Books like Witch King
26 fantasy books to read after Witch King, by Wells, Martha, the closest match first.
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1. The Saint of Bright Doors
by Chandrasekera, Vajra
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Fetter's mother trained him from birth to be a weapon against his father, the Perfect and Kind. In the city of Luriat he turns away from revenge and joins a...
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2. The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi
by Chakraborty, S. A.
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Shannon Chakraborty, the bestselling author of The City of Brass, launches a new trilogy of magic and mayhem with this tale of pirates and sorcerers, forbidden artefacts and ancient mysteries,...
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3. Starling House
by Harrow, Alix E.
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I dream sometimes about a house I’ve never seen…Opal is a lot of things—orphan, high school dropout, full-time cynic and part-time cashier—but above all, she's determined to find a better...
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4. Shigidi and the Brass Head of Obalufon
by Talabi, Wole
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Shigidi is a nightmare god of the Yoruba pantheon, tired and without purpose, who keeps going by answering the prayers of the few people who still believe in him. When...
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5. Hell Bent
by Bardugo, Leigh
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Find a gateway to the underworld. Steal a soul out of hell. A simple plan, except people who make this particular journey rarely come back. But Galaxy “Alex” Stern is...
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6. Tress of the Emerald Sea
by Sanderson, Brandon
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\#1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson expands his Cosmere universe shared by The Stormlight Archive and Mistborn with a new standalone novel for everyone who loved The Princess...
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7. A Day of Fallen Night
by Shannon, Samantha
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Tunuva Melim is a sister of the Priory. For fifty years, she has trained to slay wyrms – but none have appeared since the Nameless One, and the younger generation...
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8. Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries
by Fawcett, Heather
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A curmudgeonly professor journeys to a small town in the far north to study faerie folklore and discovers dark fae magic, friendship, and love in the start of a heartwarming...
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9. Bookshops & Bonedust
by Baldree, Travis
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When an injury throws a young, battle-hungry orc off her chosen path, she may find that what we need isn't always what we seek.In Bookshops & Bonedust, a prequel to...
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10. The Fragile Threads of Power
by Schwab, V. E.
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Seven years after the Shades of Magic trilogy, Kell has learned to fight without magic, because using it now causes him pain, and Lila has become a ship's captain who...
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11. Sword Catcher
by Clare, Cassandra
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In the port city of Castellane, a ten-year-old orphan, Kel, is taken from the orphanage and trained to be the double of Crown Prince Conor, wearing a magical amulet that...
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12. The Will of the Many
by Islington, James
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The Catenan Republic—the Hierarchy—may rule the world, but they do not know everything.I tell them my name is Vis Telimus. I tell them I was orphaned three years ago, and...
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13. The Book That Wouldn't Burn
by Lawrence, Mark
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A boy has lived his whole life trapped within a vast library, older than empires and larger than cities.A girl has spent hers in a tiny settlement out on the...
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14. Stone Blind
by Haynes, Natalie
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Medusa is the mortal youngest sister of the Gorgons, immortal and winged, who raise her on the shore of Libya. She is quiet and beautiful and unafraid of anyone, until...
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15. The Unmaking of June Farrow
by Young, Adrienne
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In the small mountain town of Jasper, North Carolina, June Farrow is waiting for fate to find her. The Farrow women are known for their thriving flower farm—and the mysterious...
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16. Victory City
by Rushdie, Salman
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Pampa Kampana, a 247-year-old demi-god, chronicles the birth and death of Bisnaga, a city she created and occasionally ruled.
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17. Ink Blood Sister Scribe
by Törzs, Emma
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Joanna lives alone in Vermont, guarding her late father's collection of magical books and performing nightly rituals to keep the house hidden. Her half-sister Esther has spent years on the...
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18. The Last Tale of the Flower Bride
by Chokshi, Roshani
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A sumptuous, gothic-infused story about a marriage that is unraveled by dark secrets, a friendship cursed to end in tragedy, and the danger of believing in fairy tales—the breathtaking adult...
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19. Clytemnestra
by Casati, Costanza
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Clytemnestra is a princess of Sparta, and she is a fighter who would rather ride and train with the soldiers than marry. Her family gives her to a king, and...
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20. The Death Of The Necromancer
by Wells, Martha
- Same author
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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Ile-rien book 2
21. Death Of A Necromancer
by Wells, Martha
- Same author
A delightful blend of different genres with elements of steampunk, mystery, and Gothic tossed in. It's a unique story that really showcases Well's talents. Death of a Necromancer is Well's...
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22. Wheel Of The Infinite
by Wells, Martha
- Same author
An original fantasy standalone with a bit of an eastern flavor. It gets much less attention than her “The Death of a Necromancer” but is, in my opinion, every bit...
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23. The Element Of Fire
by Wells, Martha
- Same author
Young king Roland sits uneasy upon the throne of Ile-Rein, surrounded by nobles who would use human sorcery to hasten his downfall. With duels and dungeons, palace coups and magical...
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24. The Wizard Hunters
by Wells, Martha
- Same author
Reviewers nationwide, as well as fellow artists in the fantasy arena, have already marveled at the astonishing voice and vision of Martha Wells. With this, the first book in an...
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25. The Ships Of Air
by Wells, Martha
- Same author
Known for her lush, intricate worlds and complex characters, acclaimed author Martha Wells has delighted readers with her extraordinary fantasy novels of daring and wit. With The Wizard Hunters she...
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26. The Gate Of Gods
by Wells, Martha
- Same author
Tremaine Valiarde and a small, brave band of heroes ventured into a wondrous new realm on their desperate mission to save Ile-Rien from the conquering Gardier. Now, as a relentless...
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