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9 books to read after The Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne, sorted by what you loved about it.
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Three warriors pursue dangerous goals in a world shaped by dead gods and approaching war.
The Shadow of the Gods.
MaliceMy pick Editorial match
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The Grey BastardsEditorial match
LegendEditorial match
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The Rage of DragonsRecommended by book creators or readers
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The Sword of KaigenRecommended by book creators or readers
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Best Served ColdRecommended by book creators or readers
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The Bone ShipsRecommended by book creators or readers
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Of Blood and FireRecommended by book creators or readers
It depends on what you loved about it. For another Gwynne epic with an expanding conflict: Malice by John Gwynne. For more attachment to a rough warband: The Grey Bastards by Jonathan French. For follow the appeal of battle-tested courage: Legend by David Gemmell.
9 books, grouped by what readers loved about The Shadow of the Gods. Each one says why it fits, what is different and who backs the recommendation.
How this list is made: every match comes from Sandro's research catalog, which records who recommends what (book creators, readers, book sites) and an editorial comparison of what each book offers. Matches marked "Editorial match" are his own comparison. Recommendations cannot be bought.
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