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A Court of Thorns and RosesSeries
series6 books2015
Romantasy, about fae.
“There are currently five novels in the series, with the sixth scheduled to release on October 27, 2026, and the seventh on January 12, 2027.”
from the catalogue
Start with A Court of Thorns and Roses →
TiganaNovel
Guy Gavriel Kaystandalone novel1990
Epic fantasy and historical fantasy, about rebellion and revolution and identity.
DeerskinNovel
Robin McKinleystandalone novel1993
Dark fantasy and fairy tale retelling, sad in tone, about identity.
WinterlandsSeries
series7 books1986
About dragons and demons.
“Once there, they learn Gareth is the crown prince, acting against his father's wishes, and that the dragon Morkeleb the Black is only one thread in a web that includes a sorceress with a grip on the king.”
from the catalogue
Start with Dragonsbane →
EarthseaUniverse
universe19 books1964
Epic fantasy, reflective in tone, about wizards.
“There is a lesson every wizard of Earthsea learns young: to know a thing's true name is to hold its whole being, and to speak it is to move the balance of the world.”
from the catalogue
Start with A Wizard of Earthsea →
includes Earthsea Cycle
Tender MorselsNovel
Margo Lanaganstandalone novel2008
Dark fantasy and fairy tale retelling, about family secrets.