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NevernightSeries
series3 books2016
About revenge and assassins.
“Set in the Republic of Itreya, it follows fledgling assassin Mia Corvere seeking revenge for her family.”
from the catalogue
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Fantasy, set in secondary world.
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The AncestorSeries
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Epic fantasy, about coming of age.
“The three novels tell the story of Nona Grey, a peasant girl with mystical abilities.”
from the catalogue
Start with Red Sister →
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Fantasy, set in secondary world.
Start with Sabriel →
MalazanUniverse
universe36 books1999
Epic fantasy, about war.
“Pity the historian who tries to map this world; pity more the god who thinks he rules it.”
from the catalogue
Start with Gardens of the Moon →
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