Books like The Sun Sword
24 fantasy books to read after The Sun Sword, by West, Michele, the closest match first.
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The Sun Sword book 1 Start here
1. The Broken Crown
by West, Michele
- Same series
- Same author
Epic in the tradition of Robert Jordan. The characters are well drawn, at the cost of the story's pacing. You will either love West or hate her style. If you...
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The Sun Sword book 2
2. The Uncrowned King
by West, Michele
- Same series
- Same author
Thirteen-year-old Piro watches powerless as her father’s enemies march on his castle. A traitor whispers poison in the King’s ear, undermining his trust in her brother, Byren. Determined to prove...
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The Sun Sword book 3
3. The Shining Court
by West, Michele
- Same series
- Same author
The demons of the Shining Court are menacing Tor Leonne, capital of the Dominion, and their allies there are uneasy about their bargain. The kialli have sent masks for the...
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The Sun Sword book 5
4. The Riven Shield
by West, Michele
- Same series
- Same author
Valedan, the last survivor of the Dominion's ruling clan, has made a deal with the northern armies of the Essalieyan Empire, his people's old enemies, and has the backing of...
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The Sun Sword book 4
5. Sea Of Sorrows
by West, Michele
- Same series
- Same author
As a deputy commissioner for the ICC, Alan Decker’s job is to make sure the settlements on LV178 follow all the rules, keeping the colonists safe. But the planet known...
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The Sun Sword book 4
6. Sea Of Sorrows
by West, Michelle
- Same series
Valedan, the last survivor of the Dominion's ruling clan, is gathering forces to claim his throne, but he must seek his alliances without the support of the Essalieyan Empire. The...
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7. Stardust
by Gaiman, Neil
- On the same lists
E-book extra: Neil Gaiman's "Writing and the Imagination."In the tranquil fields and meadows of long-ago England, there is a small hamlet that has stood on a jut of granite for...
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8. The Ruins Of Ambrai
by Rawn, Melanie
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Filled with the sort of political, magical, and romantic intrigue that is Melanie Rawn's trademark, this is the story of three Mageborn sisters torn apart in childhood by the maneuverings...
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9. The Golden Key
by Macdonald, George
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The adventurous wanderings of a boy and girl to find the keyhole which fits the rainbow's golden key.
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10. Low Town
by Polansky, Daniel
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Warden was a decorated soldier and a spy for the empire. Now he deals drugs in Low Town, the filthy underbelly of the city of Rigus, and keeps a close...
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11. Song For The Basilisk
by Mckillip, Patricia A.
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As a boy, Caladrius hid in a fireplace and watched his family killed in a massacre carried out by the ruler of Berylon, the Basilisk. He grew up on a...
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12. Swan Song
by Mccammon, Robert
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Earth is a wasteland of nuclear war. A malevolent force gathers followers to end a special child. This is the final battle between good and evil.
An ancient evil roams the desolate landscape of an America ravaged by nuclear war. He is the Man with the Scarlet Eye, a malevolent force that feeds on the dark...
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Cirque Du Freak book 1 Start here
13. Cirque Du Freak
by Shan, Darren
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A boy joins a travelling freak show and is drawn into the world of vampires, the first of Darren Shan's twelve books.
From the Master of Horror comes the first gripping book in the twelve book New York Times bestselling Saga of Darren Shan. Start the tale from the beginning in the...
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14. The Macht
by Kearney, Paul
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The second book in an epic fantasy series by a critically acclaimed and highly praised author. It is twenty-three years since a Macht army fought its way home from the...
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15. The Stress Of Her Regard
by Powers, Tim
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When Michael Crawford discovers his bride brutally murdered in their wedding bed, he is forced to flee not only to prove his innocence, but to avoid the deadly embrace of...
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16. Shadow Ops Control Point
by Cole, Myke
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Lieutenant Oscar Britton of the Supernatural Operations Corps has been trained to hunt down and take out people possessing magical powers. But when he starts manifesting powers of his own,...
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17. The Picture Of Dorian Gray
by Wilde, Oscar
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A handsome, dissolute man who sells his soul for eternal youth is horrified to see the reflection of his degeneration in the distorted features of his portrait.
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Magics book 1 Start here
18. Master Of The Five Magics
by Hardy, Lyndon
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A series with the most logical and detailed magic systems ever invented. This is one for those analytical readers who like magic to actually make sense and follow consistent rules.
The story follows Alodar, an apprentice magician, as he discovers and masters the five paths of magic. It's an exciting adventure that's virtually unknown by the modern fantasy reader and...
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19. Lord Of Light
by Zelazny, Roger
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Clones and transfer technology make the doctrine of reincarnation a literal truth.
Zelazny may be famous in the fantasy world for his Amber series, but his best work may just be his stand alone novel, Lord of Light. It's a work that's...
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The Sarantine Mosaic book 1 Start here
20. Sailing To Sarantium
by Kay, Guy Gavriel
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Kay writes a lot of fantasy that appeals to those who enjoy a good, well thought out romance novel. While romance is not the only point of Kayâs stories (Kay...
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21. The Sun Sword Series
by West, Michele
- Same author
Here West creates a deeply original world, evocative of India, or the 1001 Arabian Nights, or ancient Japan; I really can't place it, as it is truly its own, with...
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22. War Of Light And Shadow
by Wurts, Janny
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This series is epic in every sense of the word. It takes place over many generations, its world is complex and detailed and the quest at the heart of the...
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23. The Graveyard Book
by Gaiman, Neil
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Raised by ghosts in a graveyard, a boy must face the living world, in Gaiman's warm and eerie fairy tale.
Gaiman is one of the biggest names in modern fantasy, and for good reason. His ability to craft fairytale-like, lyrical stories is almost unparalleled. With The Graveyard Book, he goes...
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24. The Hero And The Crown
by Mckinley, Robin
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A classic book that features many recognizable Fantasy tropes: royalty, romance, enchantment, dragons, war.
Aerin is shy, clumsy, ugly, and mistrusted by the people she is supposed to rule. She is ridiculed for being the daughter of a witch with none of her witchy...
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