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World of Ice and FireUniverse
universe19 books1980
Epic fantasy, dark in tone, 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
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.”
from the catalogue
Start with Magician →
includes Kelewan Empire, Serpentwar Saga, Krondor's Sons, The Riftwar Legacy, Midkemian Trilogy [UK] / Chaoswar Saga [US], Darkwar Saga, The Firemane Saga, Legends of the Riftwar
The White Mists of PowerNovel
Kristine Kathryn Ruschstandalone novel1991
Epic fantasy, adventurous in tone, about quests.
“Synopsis -An innocent excited boy, a prince and heir, takes his first journey to the city.”
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GrishaverseUniverse
universe19 books2012
“Saints are canonized here the way soldiers are buried elsewhere — quietly, and too often.”
from the catalogue
Start with Six of Crows →
includes The Nikolai Duology, Six of Crows, The Grisha
Kyralia seriesUniverse
universe8 books2001
Epic fantasy, about wizards.
“Once a year the magicians of Kyralia sweep the beggars out of the capital, and once a year the beggars throw stones.”
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Start with The Magicians' Guild →
includes The Traitor Spy Trilogy, The Black Magician Trilogy
Heart ReadersNovel
Kristine Kathryn Ruschstandalone novel1993
Dark in tone, about psychic powers and revenge.
“The empire's killing machine ruined her life - this is her chance for revenge.”
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