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World of Ice and FireUniverse
universe19 books1980
Epic fantasy, about war.
“Winter is coming, and the men who forget it die first.”
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Start with A Game of Thrones →
includes A Song of Ice and Fire, Targaryen History
Blood of LilithSeries
series1 book2025
Dark fantasy, set in big city.
“Estranged from her powerful family, Lilith Leviathan finds refuge in Nineveh, a district in the city of Eden devoted to sin.”
from the catalogue
Start with Terror at the Gates →
The RiftwarUniverse
universe44 books1982
Epic fantasy.
“On the world of Midkemia a tear opens in the air itself, a rift hung between stars, and through it march the armies of an empire from another world entirely.”
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Start with Magician →
includes Kelewan Empire, Serpentwar Saga, The Riftwar Legacy, Midkemian Trilogy [UK] / Chaoswar Saga [US], Krondor's Sons, Darkwar Saga, Conclave of Shadows, Legends of the Riftwar
Never Ever AfterSeries
series1 book2025
Fairy tale retelling and romance, emotional in tone.
“Life in the Iron Mountains is harsh and unforgiving.”
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Start with Never Ever After →
Heart ReadersNovel
Kristine Kathryn Ruschstandalone novel1993
About psychic powers and revenge.
“The empire's killing machine ruined her life - this is her chance for revenge.”
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The Shadows Between UsSeries
series2 books2020
About enemies to lovers and revenge.
“No one knows the extent of the freshly crowned Shadow King’s power.”
from the catalogue
Start with The Shadows Between Us →