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Books Like The Stormlight Archive

8 books to read after The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson, sorted by what you loved about it.

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The Stormlight Archive

Brandon Sanderson

Ensemble includes soldier Kaladin, scholar-in-training Shallan and highprince Dalinar. Roshar, whose ecology and civilisation are shaped by storms.

The Way of Kings. Wind and Truth is book five and the climax of the first arc; the whole series is not certified complete.

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Realm of the Elderlings — Farseer entry

Robin Hobb Start with Assassin’s Apprentice, then Royal Assassin and Assassin’s Quest.

Recommended by book creators or readers

What it is
Fitz, a royal bastard growing up within royal service. The Six Duchies and the royal court.
Why it fits
Recommended by the creator listed. Tradeoffs not yet written..
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Malice

John Gwynne

My pick Recommended by book creators or readers

What it is
Aspiring warriors and competing rulers face a spreading conflict.
Why it fits
Recommended by the creator listed. Tradeoffs not yet written..

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Promise of Blood

Brian McClellan Start with Promise of Blood; original trilogy concludes with The Autumn Republic.

My pick Recommended by book creators or readers

What it is
Ensemble includes Field Marshal Tamas, marksman Taniel and retired inspector Adamat. Adro after a coup against its monarchy.
Why it fits
Recommended by the creator listed. Tradeoffs not yet written..

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Age of Myth

Michael J. Sullivan

Recommended by book creators or readers

What it is
A human kills one of the supposedly invulnerable Fhrey, destabilising the relationship between their peoples.
Why it fits
Recommended by the creator listed. Tradeoffs not yet written..
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Jade City

Fonda Lee Start with Begin here, then Jade War and Jade Legacy.

Recommended by book creators or readers

What it is
Family ensemble centred on the Kauls. East Asian-inspired secondary-world metropolis with modern technology.
Why it fits
Recommended by the creator listed. Tradeoffs not yet written..

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Theft of Swords

Michael J. Sullivan Start with Contains The Crown Conspiracy and Avempartha.

Recommended by book creators or readers

What it is
Royce, a thief, and Hadrian, a mercenary, are established partners. Elan; initially a kingdom-level conspiracy, expanding through Revelations.
Why it fits
Found family, ancient secrets.

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Red Rising

Pierce Brown Start with First novel.

My pick Recommended by book creators or readers

What it is
Darrow, a low-caste miner. Mars and the elite Institute.
Why it fits
Large-scale rebellion led by an underdog, rigid social structure, trauma-laden protagonists.

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The Ninth Rain

Jen Williams

Recommended by book creators or readers

What it is
An explorer, a warrior and a fugitive form a team in a world scarred by repeated alien invasions.
Why it fits
Shares Stormlight's innovative, genre-bending worldbuilding; she wishes it had Stormlight's readership.

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What should I read after The Stormlight Archive?

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How many books like The Stormlight Archive are on this page?

8 books, grouped by what readers loved about The Stormlight Archive. 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.