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The Shadow of What Was Lost
by James Islington
Four young fugitives race a failing magical barrier to unlock an amnesiac's forgotten past.
4.14
93k+
The Shadow of What Was Lost Summary
The Shadow of What Was Lost 94%
Four young fugitives race a failing magical barrier to unlock an amnesiac's forgotten past.
by James Islington 2014
4.14
93k+ ratings
The Darkness That Comes Before
by R. Scott Bakker • 2003
A monk trained in pure reason enters a holy war to find his father, unaware an ancient horror stirs.
3.84
24k+
The Darkness That Comes Before Summary
The Darkness That Comes Before 94%
A monk trained in pure reason enters a holy war to find his father, unaware an ancient horror stirs.
by R. Scott Bakker 2003
3.84
24k+ ratings
The Destroyer
by Michael-Scott Earle • 2016
He wakes in a crypt, memory gone; they came for a savior and found a monster.
4.00
4k+
The Destroyer Summary
The Destroyer 94%
He wakes in a crypt, memory gone; they came for a savior and found a monster.
by Michael-Scott Earle 2016
4.00
4k+ ratings
The Dragonbone Chair
by Tad Williams • 1988
A dreamy scullion hunts a fabled sword across a freezing land as a fallen king's shadow rises.
3.97
79k+
The Dragonbone Chair Summary
The Dragonbone Chair 93%
A dreamy scullion hunts a fabled sword across a freezing land as a fallen king's shadow rises.
by Tad Williams 1988
3.97
79k+ ratings
Gardens of the Moon
by Steven Erikson • 1999
An empire unleashes an ancient tyrant to capture a city, while gods gamble on a thief's luck.
3.94
140k+
Gardens of the Moon Summary
Gardens of the Moon 93%
An empire unleashes an ancient tyrant to capture a city, while gods gamble on a thief's luck.
by Steven Erikson 1999
3.94
140k+ ratings
Prince of Fools
by Mark Lawrence • 2014
A coward prince is magically shackled to a vengeful Norseman, pulled north into Dead King's war.
4.05
35k+
Prince of Fools Summary
Prince of Fools 93%
A coward prince is magically shackled to a vengeful Norseman, pulled north into Dead King's war.
by Mark Lawrence 2014
4.05
35k+ ratings
Blood Song
by Anthony Ryan • 2011
A warrior monk follows a secret inner song through war to a brother's betrayal.
4.41
93k+
Blood Song Summary
Blood Song 93%
A warrior monk follows a secret inner song through war to a brother's betrayal.
by Anthony Ryan 2011
4.41
93k+ ratings
The Blade Itself
by Joe Abercrombie • 2006
A wizard gathers a berserker, a torturer, and a fop. Heroes need not apply.
4.22
320k+
The Blade Itself Summary
The Blade Itself 94%
A wizard gathers a berserker, a torturer, and a fop. Heroes need not apply.
by Joe Abercrombie 2006
4.22
320k+ ratings
Of Shadow and Sea
by Will Wight • 2014
An orphan assassin and her sentient blade guard a rotting empire from the dead gods below.
4.03
6k+
Of Shadow and Sea Summary
Of Shadow and Sea 94%
An orphan assassin and her sentient blade guard a rotting empire from the dead gods below.
by Will Wight 2014
4.03
6k+ ratings
A Game of Thrones
by George R.R. Martin
A northern lord serves his king, unearthing a secret the queen has killed to hide.
4.45
2.8M+
A Game of Thrones Summary
A Game of Thrones 93%
A northern lord serves his king, unearthing a secret the queen has killed to hide.
by George R.R. Martin 1996
4.45
2.8M+ ratings
Home of the Hunted
by A.E. Rayne • 2024
Warrior queen Jael races home to a siege, only to find dark magic turning allies into enemies.
4.68
598
Home of the Hunted Summary
Home of the Hunted 93%
Warrior queen Jael races home to a siege, only to find dark magic turning allies into enemies.
by A.E. Rayne 2024
4.68
598 ratings
Furies of Calderon
by Jim Butcher • 2004
Without the elemental powers everyone commands, a frontier boy must outthink a barbarian horde.
4.13
114k+
Furies of Calderon Summary
Furies of Calderon 93%
Without the elemental powers everyone commands, a frontier boy must outthink a barbarian horde.
by Jim Butcher 2004
4.13
114k+ ratings
The Way of Kings
by Brandon Sanderson • 2010
A slave soldier wields storm-born magic to lead a bridge crew of condemned men to survival.
4.66
688k+
The Way of Kings Summary
The Way of Kings 93%
A slave soldier wields storm-born magic to lead a bridge crew of condemned men to survival.
by Brandon Sanderson 2010
4.66
688k+ ratings
Gagner la guerre
by Jean-Philippe Jaworski • 2009
He won the war for Ciudalia. Now the republic's masters will collect what he truly owes.
4.46
3k+
Gagner la guerre Summary
Gagner la guerre 93%
He won the war for Ciudalia. Now the republic's masters will collect what he truly owes.
by Jean-Philippe Jaworski 2009
4.46
3k+ ratings
Empire of the Vampire
by Jay Kristoff
The sun has gone dark. A half-vampire and a street thief hold the world's last light.
4.33
82k+
Empire of the Vampire Summary
Empire of the Vampire 93%
The sun has gone dark. A half-vampire and a street thief hold the world's last light.
by Jay Kristoff 2021
4.33
82k+ ratings
Traitor's Blade
by Sebastien de Castell • 2014
Three framed swordsmen spirit the dead king's lost heir across a kingdom bent on their destruction.
4.04
26k+
Traitor's Blade Summary
Traitor's Blade 94%
Three framed swordsmen spirit the dead king's lost heir across a kingdom bent on their destruction.
by Sebastien de Castell 2014
4.04
26k+ ratings
The Gunslinger
by Stephen King • 1982
A gunslinger tracks a dark sorcerer through a dead world toward the tower binding all creation.
3.91
669k+
The Gunslinger Summary
The Gunslinger 94%
A gunslinger tracks a dark sorcerer through a dead world toward the tower binding all creation.
by Stephen King 1982
3.91
669k+ ratings
Winter Be My Shield
by Jo Spurrier • 2012
An escaped mage draws power from suffering while empires hunt her through a frozen wilderness.
3.86
1k+
Winter Be My Shield Summary
Winter Be My Shield 93%
An escaped mage draws power from suffering while empires hunt her through a frozen wilderness.
by Jo Spurrier 2012
3.86
1k+ ratings
Eye of the Wolf
by A.E. Rayne • 2020
A captured mother must dream the future for the lord who stole her children.
4.33
3k+
Eye of the Wolf Summary
Eye of the Wolf 93%
A captured mother must dream the future for the lord who stole her children.
by A.E. Rayne 2020
4.33
3k+ ratings
The Eye of the World
by Robert Jordan • 1990
Trollocs destroyed his home. A sorceress says his power can save the world or break it.
4.19
599k+
The Eye of the World Summary
The Eye of the World 94%
Trollocs destroyed his home. A sorceress says his power can save the world or break it.
by Robert Jordan 1990
4.19
599k+ ratings
Into the Narrowdark
by Tad Williams • 2022
Betrayed from within and grieving his lost queen, an aging king faces an immortal army alone.
4.52
3k+
Into the Narrowdark Summary
Into the Narrowdark 94%
Betrayed from within and grieving his lost queen, an aging king faces an immortal army alone.
by Tad Williams 2022
4.52
3k+ ratings
The Will of the Many
by James Islington
Beyond the Hierarchy's control, an outcast enters an elite academy to solve a murder.
4.58
231k+
The Will of the Many Summary
The Will of the Many 93%
Beyond the Hierarchy's control, an outcast enters an elite academy to solve a murder.
by James Islington 2023
4.58
231k+ ratings
Transcendence and Rebellion
by Michael G. Manning • 2019
A godlike entity threatens existence; a family of seers forges a magical prison to cage him.
4.48
1k+
Transcendence and Rebellion Summary
Transcendence and Rebellion 93%
A godlike entity threatens existence; a family of seers forges a magical prison to cage him.
by Michael G. Manning 2019
4.48
1k+ ratings
Shadow Slave
by Guiltythree • 2022
Alone in a black ocean, he watches the water drain, revealing a labyrinth prowled by monsters.
4.56
3k+
Shadow Slave Summary
Shadow Slave 92%
Alone in a black ocean, he watches the water drain, revealing a labyrinth prowled by monsters.
by Guiltythree 2022
4.56
3k+ ratings
The Starless Crown
by James Rollins
A blind girl raised by giant bats must stop the moon from destroying her world.
3.78
13k+
The Starless Crown Summary
The Starless Crown 92%
A blind girl raised by giant bats must stop the moon from destroying her world.
by James Rollins 2022
3.78
13k+ ratings
A Dance of Cloaks
by David Dalglish • 2010
His father's test: kill his brother. A thief lord's son inherits a city that demands blood.
3.75
13k+
A Dance of Cloaks Summary
A Dance of Cloaks 93%
His father's test: kill his brother. A thief lord's son inherits a city that demands blood.
by David Dalglish 2010
3.75
13k+ ratings
Elric of Melniboné
by Michael Moorcock • 1972
Drowned by his cousin, a frail sorcerer-emperor bargains with Chaos to reclaim his stolen throne.
3.88
31k+
Elric of Melniboné Summary
Elric of Melniboné 93%
Drowned by his cousin, a frail sorcerer-emperor bargains with Chaos to reclaim his stolen throne.
by Michael Moorcock 1972
3.88
31k+ ratings
The Warded Man
by Peter V. Brett • 2008
Demons rule the night. Wards only hide. Arlen tattoos fighting magic onto his own skin.
4.24
132k+
The Warded Man Summary
The Warded Man 92%
Demons rule the night. Wards only hide. Arlen tattoos fighting magic onto his own skin.
by Peter V. Brett 2008
4.24
132k+ ratings
Of Sea and Shadow
by Will Wight • 2014
A sea captain's hunt for an immortality artifact draws assassins and stirs an ancient sleeping god.
4.13
6k+
Of Sea and Shadow Summary
Of Sea and Shadow 92%
A sea captain's hunt for an immortality artifact draws assassins and stirs an ancient sleeping god.
by Will Wight 2014
4.13
6k+ ratings
A Time of Dread
by John Gwynne • 2018
Angels rule as tyrants, but a trapper's son finds a demonic evil stirring in the north.
4.29
16k+
A Time of Dread Summary
A Time of Dread 93%
Angels rule as tyrants, but a trapper's son finds a demonic evil stirring in the north.
by John Gwynne 2018
4.29
16k+ ratings
Mordecai
by Michael G. Manning • 2018
A hidden archmage fights to protect his family from an ancient enemy and his own darkness.
4.44
2k+
Mordecai Summary
Mordecai 93%
A hidden archmage fights to protect his family from an ancient enemy and his own darkness.
by Michael G. Manning 2018
4.44
2k+ ratings
Arthas
by Christie Golden
To protect his people from undeath, a prince becomes the very monster he swore to destroy.
4.14
12k+
Arthas Summary
Arthas 92%
To protect his people from undeath, a prince becomes the very monster he swore to destroy.
by Christie Golden 2009
4.14
12k+ ratings
Elantris
by Brandon Sanderson • 2006
Cast into a city of living decay, a cursed prince must discover why the magic failed.
4.16
364k+
Elantris Summary
Elantris 92%
Cast into a city of living decay, a cursed prince must discover why the magic failed.
by Brandon Sanderson 2006
4.16
364k+ ratings
Voice of War
by Zack Argyle • 2020
A general's newborn son has eyes no law accounts for, and every faction wants him.
3.79
2k+
Voice of War Summary
Voice of War 92%
A general's newborn son has eyes no law accounts for, and every faction wants him.
by Zack Argyle 2020
3.79
2k+ ratings
The Daughters' War
by Christopher Buehlman
A knight and her giant war raven face a goblin war that spends soldiers like coin.
4.22
14k+
The Daughters' War Summary
The Daughters' War 92%
A knight and her giant war raven face a goblin war that spends soldiers like coin.
by Christopher Buehlman 2024
4.22
14k+ ratings
The Justice of Kings
by Richard Swan • 2022
A truth-compelling justiciar's murder inquiry unearths a conspiracy that threatens the empire.
4.00
17k+
The Justice of Kings Summary
The Justice of Kings 93%
A truth-compelling justiciar's murder inquiry unearths a conspiracy that threatens the empire.
by Richard Swan 2022
4.00
17k+ ratings
Son of the Black Sword
by Larry Correia • 2015
He enforced a brutal code without mercy. He was casteless, the untouchable class his order crushes.
4.23
11k+
Son of the Black Sword Summary
Son of the Black Sword 93%
He enforced a brutal code without mercy. He was casteless, the untouchable class his order crushes.
by Larry Correia 2015
4.23
11k+ ratings
Malice
by John Gwynne • 2012
A smith's son trains for his warrior trial as prophecy and ancient malice splinter a kingdom.
4.18
60k+
Malice Summary
Malice 92%
A smith's son trains for his warrior trial as prophecy and ancient malice splinter a kingdom.
by John Gwynne 2012
4.18
60k+ ratings
The Poppy War
by R.F. Kuang • 2018
An orphan claws into a military academy, where a fire god awakens inside her.
4.16
503k+
The Poppy War Summary
The Poppy War 92%
An orphan claws into a military academy, where a fire god awakens inside her.
by R.F. Kuang 2018
4.16
503k+ ratings
The Solar War
by John French • 2019
The traitor fleet surrounds Earth, but a forbidden ritual threatens to unleash hell.
4.02
4k+
The Solar War Summary
The Solar War 93%
The traitor fleet surrounds Earth, but a forbidden ritual threatens to unleash hell.
by John French 2019
4.02
4k+ ratings
The Left Hand of God
by Paul Hoffman • 2010
Forged inside a brutal fortress, a boy escapes and learns he is the destroyer prophecy foretold.
3.65
19k+
The Left Hand of God Summary
The Left Hand of God 93%
Forged inside a brutal fortress, a boy escapes and learns he is the destroyer prophecy foretold.
by Paul Hoffman 2010
3.65
19k+ ratings
Mistborn
by Brandon Sanderson
A charismatic survivor assembles a crew of metal-burning thieves to rob a god of his empire.
4.49
1.0M+
Mistborn Summary
Mistborn 92%
A charismatic survivor assembles a crew of metal-burning thieves to rob a god of his empire.
by Brandon Sanderson 2006
4.49
1.0M+ ratings
A Storm of Swords
by George R.R. Martin • 2000
A realm in chaos: kings clash, the dead rise, and a dragon queen builds an army.
4.47
91k+
A Storm of Swords Summary
A Storm of Swords 92%
A realm in chaos: kings clash, the dead rise, and a dragon queen builds an army.
by George R.R. Martin 2000
4.47
91k+ ratings
Ashes of the Sun
by Django Wexler • 2020
Twelve years after the Order took her, a knight hunts a rebel. He's her brother.
3.94
6k+
Ashes of the Sun Summary
Ashes of the Sun 92%
Twelve years after the Order took her, a knight hunts a rebel. He's her brother.
by Django Wexler 2020
3.94
6k+ ratings
Assassin's Apprentice
by Robin Hobb
Abandoned at the keep, a royal bastard is bought by a king and trained to kill.
4.19
412k+
Assassin's Apprentice Summary
Assassin's Apprentice 92%
Abandoned at the keep, a royal bastard is bought by a king and trained to kill.
by Robin Hobb 1995
4.19
412k+ ratings
Darien
by C.F. Iggulden • 2017
A hunter's bargain, a golem's secret, and a woman's rage collide in Darien's fall to fire and iron.
3.88
5k+
Darien Summary
Darien 93%
A hunter's bargain, a golem's secret, and a woman's rage collide in Darien's fall to fire and iron.
by C.F. Iggulden 2017
3.88
5k+ ratings
Fate of the Crown
by Paul J. Bennett • 2019
Believed dead, a princess rallies outcasts and ancient enemies to reclaim her kingdom from a tyrant.
4.42
391
Fate of the Crown Summary
Fate of the Crown 93%
Believed dead, a princess rallies outcasts and ancient enemies to reclaim her kingdom from a tyrant.
by Paul J. Bennett 2019
4.42
391 ratings
Elric of Melniboné
by Michael Moorcock • 1972
Drowned by his cousin, a frail sorcerer-emperor bargains with Chaos to reclaim his stolen throne.
3.88
31k+
Elric of Melniboné Summary
Elric of Melniboné 92%
Drowned by his cousin, a frail sorcerer-emperor bargains with Chaos to reclaim his stolen throne.
by Michael Moorcock 1972
3.88
31k+ ratings
The Witch Roads
by Kate Elliott • 2025
A courier has a blight-killing secret. A possessed prince demands she guide him through the wilds.
4.00
2k+
The Witch Roads Summary
The Witch Roads 92%
A courier has a blight-killing secret. A possessed prince demands she guide him through the wilds.
by Kate Elliott 2025
4.00
2k+ ratings
A Song of Ice and Fire
by George R.R. Martin • 2000
The Stark cause hangs by a thread; enemies plot their downfall, dragons stir in the east.
4.61
66k+
A Song of Ice and Fire Summary
A Song of Ice and Fire 92%
The Stark cause hangs by a thread; enemies plot their downfall, dragons stir in the east.
by George R.R. Martin 2000
4.61
66k+ ratings
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