Books like The Sword Of Truth
30 fantasy books to read after The Sword Of Truth, by Goodkind, Terry, the closest match first.
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1. A Tale Of The Malazan Book Of The Fallen
by Erikson, Steven
- On the same lists
Starting this series is like being thrown into a tornado. Strapped to a cow. With a lightning rod attached to your head. It's chaotic and you'll find yourself confused but...
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2. The Nightrunners
by Lansdale, Joe R.
- On the same lists
Considering that fantasy gives authors the opportunity to create entirely new cultures, it's surprising that so few erase the negative aspects of our own society – sexism, racism, and homophobia...
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Abhorsen book 3
3. Abhorsen
by Nix, Garth
- On the same lists
Sometimes the best – and most unique – new fantasy comes from the Young Adult section. Before Twilight reared it's sparkly head, Garth Nix created a world that explores our...
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Mordant's Need book 1 Start here
4. Mirror Of Her Dreams
by Donaldson, Stephen R.
- On the same lists
This two-part series with a man crashing through a woman's mirror in order to find a champion, a champion to save his kingdom from evil.
Most of you will probably never have heard of this series (it's taken a back seat to Donaldson’s more controversial work, The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant), which is a pity....
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5. Secret Texts
by Lisle, Holly
- On the same lists
For a romantic fantasy with a mix of politics, magic, romance, and betrayal, Lisle’s Secret Texts trilogy is a must read. Lisle is not as well known as some of...
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6. The Last Dragonlord
by Bertin, Joanne
- On the same lists
These are 100% fantasy romance and make no apologies about it. Sometimes you want subtle romance with a great plot and a cast of interesting characters. And sometimes, you want...
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7. The Dragon Prince
by Rawn, Melanie
- On the same lists
This series is not for everyone, but there are enough romantic elements in this epic fantasy series to make those looking for a good romance fantasy cry with joy. Rawn...
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8. The Sandman
by Gaiman, Neil
- On the same lists
Neil Gaiman is Neil Gaiman. Picking which of his books should be on these lists is kind of like picking the best Queen song. They're (mostly) brilliant, so it comes...
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9. The Book Of Atrix Wolfe
by Mckillip, Patricia A.
- On the same lists
Patricia McKillip is one of the most eloquent fantasy writers in modern fantasy. She combines great characters with epic adventures to create books imbued with mystery. Why it's on this...
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10. The Dark Elf Trilogy
by Salvatore, R.a.
- On the same lists
A disclaimer: If you're not a Dungeons and Dragons aficionado and have read extensively within the genre, you might be tempted to avoid The Dark Elf Trilogy. This is because...
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11. Sword Of Truth
by Goodkind, Terry
- Same author
The first book in the Sword of Truth series introduces a classic Epic Fantasy story with an unlikely hero fighting against evil.
This one falls under the "Terribly Written Books" category AND the "Overrated Books With Undeserved Hype". Woah, double kill!Some people might be wondering why bestselling author Terry Goodkind is missing...
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Sword Of Truth book 2
12. Stone Of Tears
by Goodkind, Terry
- Same author
Richard and Kahlan have defeated Darken Rahl and want to be married, but the veil to the underworld has been torn, and Rahl is summoning from beyond it a power...
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Sword Of Truth book 3
13. Blood Of The Fold
by Goodkind, Terry
- Same author
With the barrier between the Old World and the New down, the Imperial Order advances on the free lands of the Midlands. Richard Rahl decides that the only way to...
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Sword Of Truth book 4
14. Temple Of The Winds
by Goodkind, Terry
- Same author
As Richard and Kahlan prepare for their wedding in Aydindril, a wizard attempts to assassinate Richard, and a Sister of the Dark, on the orders of the Emperor Jagang, unleashes...
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Sword Of Truth book 5
15. Soul Of The Fire
by Goodkind, Terry
- Same author
In Eliot Pattison's Soul of the Fire, When Shan Tao Yun and his old friend Lokesh are abruptly dragged away by Public Security, he is convinced that their secret, often...
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Sword Of Truth book 6
16. Faith Of The Fallen
by Goodkind, Terry
- Same author
With Kahlan close to death, Richard Rahl is confronted by a vision that demands a terrible price: that he leave his people behind. The two are separated, Richard going to...
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Sword Of Truth book 7
17. The Pillars Of Creation
by Goodkind, Terry
- Same author
Jennsen is the daughter of Darken Rahl, born without magic, and she and her mother have lived in hiding for years, afraid of the new Lord Rahl. Soldiers kill her...
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Sword Of Truth book 8
18. Naked Empire
by Goodkind, Terry
- Same author
The latest Sword of Truth novel from multiply New York Times-bestselling Terry Goodkind--a new, sprawling epic adventure focusing on the central figures of Richard and Kahlan
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19. The Acts Of Caine
by Stover, Matthew Woodring
- On the same lists
The Acts of Caine is another series that takes traditional fantasy and turns it upside down. The books take us away from boring clichés and blends sci-fi, dystopia, and fantasy...
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Sevenwaters book 1 Start here
20. Daughter Of The Forest
by Marillier, Juliet
- On the same lists
This series follows several generations of a family who have a special relationship with the Otherworld and takes place mostly in ancient Ireland.
This intricate retelling of the Celtic Swans fairy tale takes an enchanting story and embellishes it with depth, believable backstory, ancient magic, and great characters. It is painfully dark, at...
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The Death Gate Cycle book 1 Start here
21. Dragon Wing
by Weis, Margaret
- On the same lists
The Death Gate Cycle
The Death Gate Cycle has been praised endlessly for its world-building, so it’s no surprise that an incredible magic system backs it up. Humans are split into two races, the...
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Tiger And Del book 1 Start here
22. Sword-dancer
by Robertson, Jennifer
- On the same lists
If you are looking for some classic sword and sorcery that combines action and romance in equal spades, The Sword Dancer series delivers on this. The characters evolve dramatically over...
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23. 2003: The Facts Of Life
by Joyce, Graham
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The Facts of Life is set during and after World War II in Coventry, England. The novel begins with a young girl, Cassie, and her newborn baby, Frank. Cassie was...
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Farseer book 1 Start here
24. Assassin's Apprentice
by Hobb, Robin
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Several sets of linked trilogies and short stories of high fantasy set in the same world.
How could a story about the apprentice of an assassin not be grimdark? It couldn't, that's how. This first entry sparked off three trilogies about the one protagonist, which contain...
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25. Deverry Cycle
by Kerr, Katherine
- On the same lists
This series is an example of Celtic/Historical Fantasy and does a wonderful job bringing ancient Welsh culture to life.
Deverry Cycle is a twelve-book series, but don't panic, it's broken up into "cycles," so every four books or so you get a satisfying ending. The heavy Celt flavor is...
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26. Rhapsody
by Haydon, Elizabeth
- On the same lists
This one’s a pure romance. If you want an emotional fantasy series with some pretty strong characterization and a well-realized world, Rhapsody is the book you're looking for. There are...
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The Sarantine Mosaic book 1 Start here
27. Sailing To Sarantium
by Kay, Guy Gavriel
- On the same lists
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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Ile-rien book 2
28. The Death Of The Necromancer
by Wells, Martha
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Martha Wells is best known for her Books of Raksura series, but this nebula nominated book is one of her best by far. Despite its publication in the late nineties,...
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A Song Of Ice And Fire book 1 Start here
29. A Game Of Thrones
by Martin, George R. R.
- On the same lists
Noble houses scheme for a throne while an ancient winter gathers in the north, the epic that made grimdark mainstream.
Because, duh, it was going to be on here somewhere. I almost feel as if it isn't worth writing an entry on this one, because everyone knows it so well,...
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The Dark Tower book 1 Start here
30. The Gunslinger
by King, Stephen
- On the same lists
Soon to be a major motion picture starring Matthew McConaughey and Idris Elba An impressive work of mythic magnitude that may turn out to be Stephen Kings greatest literary achievement...
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