50 Books like The Burning Bridge

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+

🎭 Heist Fantasy 🔮 Hard Magic 👥 Found Family 🧙‍♂️ Magic Training 🎲 Political Intrigue

Mistborn 91%

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

🎭 Heist Fantasy 🔮 Hard Magic 👥 Found Family 🧙‍♂️ Magic Training 🎲 Political Intrigue

Reign of Madness

by Kel Kade • 2016

Trained as a weapon, he discovers the crown is his birthright. Claiming it means rebellion.

4.45

19k+

🎭 Hidden Identity ⚔️ Tournament Arc 🕯️ Political Intrigue 👑 Reluctant Ruler 🤝 Found Family

Reign of Madness 93%

Trained as a weapon, he discovers the crown is his birthright. Claiming it means rebellion.

by Kel Kade 2016

4.45

19k+ ratings

🎭 Hidden Identity ⚔️ Tournament Arc 🕯️ Political Intrigue 👑 Reluctant Ruler 🤝 Found Family

Alanna

by Tamora Pierce • 1983

Disguised as a boy, a girl trains for knighthood while hiding her magic and her identity.

4.27

137k+

👤 Girl Disguised As Boy ⚔️ Knight Training 🤝 Found Family 💎 Honorable Thief 🏆 Triumphant Underdog

Alanna 93%

Disguised as a boy, a girl trains for knighthood while hiding her magic and her identity.

by Tamora Pierce 1983

4.27

137k+ ratings

👤 Girl Disguised As Boy ⚔️ Knight Training 🤝 Found Family 💎 Honorable Thief 🏆 Triumphant Underdog

Way of the Argosi

by Sebastien de Castell • 2021

Cursed to spoil every kindness, an orphan thief steals toward a freedom no mage controls.

4.25

2k+

🧙 Mage Society 🪢 Magical Curse 🫂 Found Family 🗡️ Thief Crew 💔 Trauma Healing

Way of the Argosi 92%

Cursed to spoil every kindness, an orphan thief steals toward a freedom no mage controls.

by Sebastien de Castell 2021

4.25

2k+ ratings

🧙 Mage Society 🪢 Magical Curse 🫂 Found Family 🗡️ Thief Crew 💔 Trauma Healing

Path of a Novice

by R.K. Lander • 2017

A half-blood elf enters warrior training, unaware his secret parentage could reshape a kingdom.

4.29

2k+

🧝 Elven Epic Fantasy ⚔️ Warrior Academy 👑 Secret Royal Heir 🫂 Found Family 🌓 Dual Heritage Hero

Path of a Novice 92%

A half-blood elf enters warrior training, unaware his secret parentage could reshape a kingdom.

by R.K. Lander 2017

4.29

2k+ ratings

🧝 Elven Epic Fantasy ⚔️ Warrior Academy 👑 Secret Royal Heir 🫂 Found Family 🌓 Dual Heritage Hero

The Runaway King

by Jennifer A. Nielsen • 2013

A reckless young king abandons his throne to infiltrate the pirates who want his crown.

4.24

56k+

🏰 Royal Intrigue 🏴‍☠️ Pirate Adventure 👑 Undercover Royalty ⚔️ Friends To Enemies 🤴 Reluctant King

The Runaway King 92%

A reckless young king abandons his throne to infiltrate the pirates who want his crown.

by Jennifer A. Nielsen 2013

4.24

56k+ ratings

🏰 Royal Intrigue 🏴‍☠️ Pirate Adventure 👑 Undercover Royalty ⚔️ Friends To Enemies 🤴 Reluctant King

The Merchant of Death

by D.J. MacHale • 2002

His uncle drags him through a portal to a world where an uprising could destroy everyone.

3.97

53k+

🚪 Portal Fantasy 😰 Reluctant Chosen One 💔 Mentor Sacrifice 🤝 Unlikely Allies ✊ Oppressed Uprising

The Merchant of Death 92%

His uncle drags him through a portal to a world where an uprising could destroy everyone.

by D.J. MacHale 2002

3.97

53k+ ratings

🚪 Portal Fantasy 😰 Reluctant Chosen One 💔 Mentor Sacrifice 🤝 Unlikely Allies ✊ Oppressed Uprising

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

🛡️ Military Fantasy 🚩 Epic Rebellion 👑 Hidden Heir 💀 Necromancy 🤝 Found Family

Fate of the Crown 92%

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

🛡️ Military Fantasy 🚩 Epic Rebellion 👑 Hidden Heir 💀 Necromancy 🤝 Found Family

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+

🗡️ Unlikely Hero 📚 Mentor Apprentice 💀 Ancient Evil Awakens ⚔️ Legendary Weapon Quest 👑 Brother Against Brother

The Dragonbone Chair 92%

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

🗡️ Unlikely Hero 📚 Mentor Apprentice 💀 Ancient Evil Awakens ⚔️ Legendary Weapon Quest 👑 Brother Against Brother

Blood and Fire

by Marcus Alexander • 2014

A girl must free the dragons to rescue her parents from a tyrant's prison of souls.

4.50

159

🐉 Dragon Companion 💕 Chosen Family 🗺️ Magical Quest 🌱 Coming Of Age 💔 Orphaned Hero

Blood and Fire 92%

A girl must free the dragons to rescue her parents from a tyrant's prison of souls.

by Marcus Alexander 2014

4.50

159 ratings

🐉 Dragon Companion 💕 Chosen Family 🗺️ Magical Quest 🌱 Coming Of Age 💔 Orphaned Hero

The Poisoner's Enemy

by Jeff Wheeler • 2018

A midwife's daughter, forged into a poisoner and spy, must decide whose crown she will save.

4.52

6k+

⚔️ Political Fantasy 🧪 Female Poisoner 👑 Court Intrigue 💔 Forbidden Love 🗡️ Reluctant Assassin

The Poisoner's Enemy 92%

A midwife's daughter, forged into a poisoner and spy, must decide whose crown she will save.

by Jeff Wheeler 2018

4.52

6k+ ratings

⚔️ Political Fantasy 🧪 Female Poisoner 👑 Court Intrigue 💔 Forbidden Love 🗡️ Reluctant Assassin

Realm of Knights

by Jennifer Anne Davis • 2019

A girl passing as a boy is forced to lead soldiers and spy for a prince.

3.91

3k+

🏛️ Political Intrigue 👑 Court Intrigue 🕵️‍♀️ Spy Network 🎭 Cross-Dressing Heroine 👥 Dual Identity

Realm of Knights 92%

A girl passing as a boy is forced to lead soldiers and spy for a prince.

by Jennifer Anne Davis 2019

3.91

3k+ ratings

🏛️ Political Intrigue 👑 Court Intrigue 🕵️‍♀️ Spy Network 🎭 Cross-Dressing Heroine 👥 Dual Identity

The Forbidden Library

by Django Wexler • 2014

To learn the truth about her father, Alice must enter magical books that imprison deadly creatures.

3.83

6k+

📖 Portal Fantasy 📚 Magical Library 🐈 Talking Cat Companion 👧 Orphan Protagonist 🪄 Magical Apprenticeship

The Forbidden Library 92%

To learn the truth about her father, Alice must enter magical books that imprison deadly creatures.

by Django Wexler 2014

3.83

6k+ ratings

📖 Portal Fantasy 📚 Magical Library 🐈 Talking Cat Companion 👧 Orphan Protagonist 🪄 Magical Apprenticeship

The Rogue Knight

by Brandon Mull • 2014

A boy from Arizona scours a magical kingdom of living illusions to rescue his captive friends.

4.37

15k+

🚪 Portal Fantasy 🖤 Found Family 🏃 Rescue Mission 🎭 Hidden Identity ✨ Illusion Magic

The Rogue Knight 92%

A boy from Arizona scours a magical kingdom of living illusions to rescue his captive friends.

by Brandon Mull 2014

4.37

15k+ ratings

🚪 Portal Fantasy 🖤 Found Family 🏃 Rescue Mission 🎭 Hidden Identity ✨ Illusion Magic

Furies of Calderon

by Jim Butcher • 2004

Without the elemental powers everyone commands, a frontier boy must outthink a barbarian horde.

4.13

114k+

🔥 Elemental Magic 🏛️ Roman Inspired Fantasy 💪 Powerless Protagonist 🌾 Farm Boy Hero 🖤 Found Family

Furies of Calderon 91%

Without the elemental powers everyone commands, a frontier boy must outthink a barbarian horde.

by Jim Butcher 2004

4.13

114k+ ratings

🔥 Elemental Magic 🏛️ Roman Inspired Fantasy 💪 Powerless Protagonist 🌾 Farm Boy Hero 🖤 Found Family

Keeper of the Lost Cities

by Shannon Messenger • 2012

A telepath enters a hidden elven academy and learns her DNA was engineered by conspirators.

4.39

113k+

🏫 Magical Boarding School 🚪 Portal Fantasy 🧠 Telepathic Protagonist 🌍 Hidden Magical World 🔍 Mysterious Origins

Keeper of the Lost Cities 91%

A telepath enters a hidden elven academy and learns her DNA was engineered by conspirators.

by Shannon Messenger 2012

4.39

113k+ ratings

🏫 Magical Boarding School 🚪 Portal Fantasy 🧠 Telepathic Protagonist 🌍 Hidden Magical World 🔍 Mysterious Origins

House of Blades

by Will Wight • 2013

After his village is burned, a boy enters a cursed mansion where every gift comes with chains.

4.07

18k+

🦸 Reluctant Hero 🥋 Brutal Training ⚖️ Cost Of Power 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Found Family 🔮 Subverted Prophecy

House of Blades 91%

After his village is burned, a boy enters a cursed mansion where every gift comes with chains.

by Will Wight 2013

4.07

18k+ ratings

🦸 Reluctant Hero 🥋 Brutal Training ⚖️ Cost Of Power 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Found Family 🔮 Subverted Prophecy

Pawn of Prophecy

by David Eddings • 1982

A farm boy's secret birthmark binds him to a stolen relic and a dark god's awakening.

4.16

112k+

👑 Hidden Heir 📜 Prophecy-Driven Quest 🧙‍♂️ Ancient Sorcerer Mentor 🔮 Formidable Sorceress 💎 Stolen Magical Artifact

Pawn of Prophecy 91%

A farm boy's secret birthmark binds him to a stolen relic and a dark god's awakening.

by David Eddings 1982

4.16

112k+ ratings

👑 Hidden Heir 📜 Prophecy-Driven Quest 🧙‍♂️ Ancient Sorcerer Mentor 🔮 Formidable Sorceress 💎 Stolen Magical Artifact

Theft of Swords

by Michael J. Sullivan • 2011

Two thieves framed for a king's murder kidnap the crown prince to expose an ancient conspiracy.

4.23

78k+

🗡️ Buddy Thieves 👑 Royal Conspiracy ✨ Hidden Heir 🧝 Ancient Elven Magic ☀️ Light Adventure Fantasy

Theft of Swords 91%

Two thieves framed for a king's murder kidnap the crown prince to expose an ancient conspiracy.

by Michael J. Sullivan 2011

4.23

78k+ ratings

🗡️ Buddy Thieves 👑 Royal Conspiracy ✨ Hidden Heir 🧝 Ancient Elven Magic ☀️ Light Adventure Fantasy

The Prison Healer

by Lynette Noni • 2021

To keep a rebel alive, a captive healer takes her place in four elemental trials.

4.17

203k+

🏚️ Prison Fantasy ⚔️ Deadly Trials 💊 Healer Protagonist 🎭 Hidden Identity 💕 Enemies To Lovers

The Prison Healer 91%

To keep a rebel alive, a captive healer takes her place in four elemental trials.

by Lynette Noni 2021

4.17

203k+ ratings

🏚️ Prison Fantasy ⚔️ Deadly Trials 💊 Healer Protagonist 🎭 Hidden Identity 💕 Enemies To Lovers

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+

🍀 Celtic Fantasy 🔮 Ambiguous Prophecy 🐺 Animal Companion ⚔️ Tactical Combat 🎭 Mentor With Secrets

Malice 91%

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

🍀 Celtic Fantasy 🔮 Ambiguous Prophecy 🐺 Animal Companion ⚔️ Tactical Combat 🎭 Mentor With Secrets

Eragon

by Christopher Paolini • 2002

A farm boy bonds with a dragon, loses his uncle to assassins, and rides for vengeance.

3.97

2.0M+

🐉 Dragon Rider Fantasy 🌾 Farm Boy To Hero 💔 Orphaned Protagonist 🗡️ Mentor Apprentice ⚔️ Revenge Quest

Eragon 91%

A farm boy bonds with a dragon, loses his uncle to assassins, and rides for vengeance.

by Christopher Paolini 2002

3.97

2.0M+ ratings

🐉 Dragon Rider Fantasy 🌾 Farm Boy To Hero 💔 Orphaned Protagonist 🗡️ Mentor Apprentice ⚔️ Revenge Quest

On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness

by Andrew Peterson • 2008

In a seaside village ruled by lizard monsters, three ordinary siblings learn they are lost royalty.

4.32

34k+

🫅 Hidden Royal Heritage 👫 Sibling Adventure 🌑 Dark Whimsy 🌊 Coastal Village 🧦 Eccentric Protector

On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness Summary

On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness 91%

In a seaside village ruled by lizard monsters, three ordinary siblings learn they are lost royalty.

by Andrew Peterson 2008

4.32

34k+ ratings

🫅 Hidden Royal Heritage 👫 Sibling Adventure 🌑 Dark Whimsy 🌊 Coastal Village 🧦 Eccentric Protector

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+

👨‍🌾 Farmboy Chosen One ⚡️ Forbidden Power 🖤 Ancient Evil Stirs 🔮 Enigmatic Sorceress 🗡️ Cursed Artifact

The Eye of the World 91%

Trollocs destroyed his home. A sorceress says his power can save the world or break it.

by Robert Jordan 1990

4.19

599k+ ratings

👨‍🌾 Farmboy Chosen One ⚡️ Forbidden Power 🖤 Ancient Evil Stirs 🔮 Enigmatic Sorceress 🗡️ Cursed Artifact

Warrior's Ransom

by Jeff Wheeler • 2021

His king imprisoned the woman he loves. A magic-blessed knight must serve him anyway.

4.53

7k+

🏰 Court Intrigue ⚔️ Arthurian Fantasy 💔 Forbidden Love 🛡️ Loyal Knight ✨ Magical Artifacts

Warrior's Ransom 91%

His king imprisoned the woman he loves. A magic-blessed knight must serve him anyway.

by Jeff Wheeler 2021

4.53

7k+ ratings

🏰 Court Intrigue ⚔️ Arthurian Fantasy 💔 Forbidden Love 🛡️ Loyal Knight ✨ Magical Artifacts

The Cross of Lead

by Avi • 2002

Falsely accused, a boy follows a giant juggler, his lead cross a secret worth a lordship.

3.65

28k+

🏰 Medieval Adventure 👑 Secret Noble Birth 🎪 Mentor Apprentice Bond 🏃 Outlaw On The Run ❤️ Found Family

The Cross of Lead 91%

Falsely accused, a boy follows a giant juggler, his lead cross a secret worth a lordship.

by Avi 2002

3.65

28k+ ratings

🏰 Medieval Adventure 👑 Secret Noble Birth 🎪 Mentor Apprentice Bond 🏃 Outlaw On The Run ❤️ Found Family

Realm Breaker

by Victoria Aveyard • 2021

A pirate's daughter rallies outcasts to close the ancient portals tearing the realm apart.

3.57

43k+

🚪 Portal Fantasy 🫂 Found Family 🗡️ Reluctant Hero 🎭 Ragtag Band 🔪 Exiled Assassin

Realm Breaker 91%

A pirate's daughter rallies outcasts to close the ancient portals tearing the realm apart.

by Victoria Aveyard 2021

3.57

43k+ ratings

🚪 Portal Fantasy 🫂 Found Family 🗡️ Reluctant Hero 🎭 Ragtag Band 🔪 Exiled Assassin

Graceling

by Kristin Cashore • 2008

A weapon for her uncle's throne, she follows a prince into a mind-controlling king's grip.

4.06

483k+

🗡️ Reluctant Weapon 🧠 Mind Control Villain 👥 Found Family 🔥 Slow Burn Romance 🔮 Hidden Ability

Graceling 91%

A weapon for her uncle's throne, she follows a prince into a mind-controlling king's grip.

by Kristin Cashore 2008

4.06

483k+ ratings

🗡️ Reluctant Weapon 🧠 Mind Control Villain 👥 Found Family 🔥 Slow Burn Romance 🔮 Hidden Ability

The Queen's Crown

by Jennifer Anne Davis • 2023

After her sister's murder, a princess marries the king to find the killer in his court.

3.84

304

🧚 Fantasy Romance 🏛️ Political Intrigue 🗡️ Enemies To Lovers 💍 Arranged Marriage 🔥 Slow Burn

The Queen's Crown 91%

After her sister's murder, a princess marries the king to find the killer in his court.

by Jennifer Anne Davis 2023

3.84

304 ratings

🧚 Fantasy Romance 🏛️ Political Intrigue 🗡️ Enemies To Lovers 💍 Arranged Marriage 🔥 Slow Burn

The Dragonet Prophecy

by Tui T. Sutherland • 2012

Five young dragons raised to end a war escape their prison into a deadly queen's arena.

4.23

84k+

🐉 Dragon Adventure ✨ Chosen Ones 🦎 Animal Fantasy 🫂 Found Family ⚔️ Arena Combat

The Dragonet Prophecy 91%

Five young dragons raised to end a war escape their prison into a deadly queen's arena.

by Tui T. Sutherland 2012

4.23

84k+ ratings

🐉 Dragon Adventure ✨ Chosen Ones 🦎 Animal Fantasy 🫂 Found Family ⚔️ Arena Combat

The Tethered Mage

by Melissa Caruso • 2017

A merciful impulse binds a scholar to a fire warlock. Now the Empire owns them both.

3.80

7k+

🏛️ Political Fantasy ⛓️ Magically Bound 🤝 Reluctant Allies 📚 Scholar Heroine 🔥 Fire Wielder

The Tethered Mage 91%

A merciful impulse binds a scholar to a fire warlock. Now the Empire owns them both.

by Melissa Caruso 2017

3.80

7k+ ratings

🏛️ Political Fantasy ⛓️ Magically Bound 🤝 Reluctant Allies 📚 Scholar Heroine 🔥 Fire Wielder

Early Years

by TurtleMe • 2016

A fallen king reborn as a baby must master magic to protect his new family.

4.32

11k+

🏔️ Progression Fantasy 🌍 Isekai 🧒 Child Prodigy 🏫 Magical Academy 🐉 Dragon Bond

Early Years 91%

A fallen king reborn as a baby must master magic to protect his new family.

by TurtleMe 2016

4.32

11k+ ratings

🏔️ Progression Fantasy 🌍 Isekai 🧒 Child Prodigy 🏫 Magical Academy 🐉 Dragon Bond

The Smoke Thieves

by Sally Green • 2018

Demon smoke turns children into soldiers. A tyrant builds an army. Five fugitives stand against him.

3.79

10k+

🔮 Hidden Identity 💔 Forbidden Romance 🫂 Found Family 🎭 Political Intrigue 👑 Arranged Marriage

The Smoke Thieves 91%

Demon smoke turns children into soldiers. A tyrant builds an army. Five fugitives stand against him.

by Sally Green 2018

3.79

10k+ ratings

🔮 Hidden Identity 💔 Forbidden Romance 🫂 Found Family 🎭 Political Intrigue 👑 Arranged Marriage

The Key

by Jennifer Anne Davis • 2013

A commoner forced to wed a cruel prince wears a key that could destroy his throne.

3.90

7k+

👑 Lost Princess 🏰 Court Intrigue 💔 Forbidden Romance 👿 Cruel Prince 💍 Forced Engagement

The Key 91%

A commoner forced to wed a cruel prince wears a key that could destroy his throne.

by Jennifer Anne Davis 2013

3.90

7k+ ratings

👑 Lost Princess 🏰 Court Intrigue 💔 Forbidden Romance 👿 Cruel Prince 💍 Forced Engagement

Rise of the Wolf

by Curtis Jobling • 2011

A werewolf boy hunted for his mother's murder is the lost heir of the throne the usurper king stole.

4.21

5k+

👑 Hidden Heir 🫂 Found Family 🐺 Reluctant Hero 🏰 Shifter Houses 🌑 Dark Coming-Of-Age

Rise of the Wolf 91%

A werewolf boy hunted for his mother's murder is the lost heir of the throne the usurper king stole.

by Curtis Jobling 2011

4.21

5k+ ratings

👑 Hidden Heir 🫂 Found Family 🐺 Reluctant Hero 🏰 Shifter Houses 🌑 Dark Coming-Of-Age

The Rise of Flynn Rider

by Jen Calonita • 2021

To become Flynn Rider, an orphan risks his circus family on a heist for a lost princess.

3.89

604

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Found Family 🎪 Circus Fantasy 👑 Hidden Royalty 🎭 Secret Identity 🗝️ Reluctant Thief

The Rise of Flynn Rider 91%

To become Flynn Rider, an orphan risks his circus family on a heist for a lost princess.

by Jen Calonita 2021

3.89

604 ratings

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Found Family 🎪 Circus Fantasy 👑 Hidden Royalty 🎭 Secret Identity 🗝️ Reluctant Thief

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+

🔮 Hard Magic System ⚔️ Military Fantasy 👥 Found Family 🛡️ Reluctant Leader 🤫 Hidden Agenda

The Way of Kings 91%

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

🔮 Hard Magic System ⚔️ Military Fantasy 👥 Found Family 🛡️ Reluctant Leader 🤫 Hidden Agenda

Museum of Thieves

by Lian Tanner • 2010

A chained girl escapes into a living museum, where the wildness her city buried is waking.

3.92

6k+

🏛️ Living Museum 🌪️ Wild Magic 🗡️ Thief Training 🤝 Found Family 🐾 Loyal Beast Companion

Museum of Thieves 91%

A chained girl escapes into a living museum, where the wildness her city buried is waking.

by Lian Tanner 2010

3.92

6k+ ratings

🏛️ Living Museum 🌪️ Wild Magic 🗡️ Thief Training 🤝 Found Family 🐾 Loyal Beast Companion

Green Rider

by Kristen Britain • 1998

A suspended student must deliver a dying messenger's warning before a conspiracy topples a king.

4.09

41k+

🏹 Reluctant Heroine 🔮 Magical Artifact 🕵️ Court Conspiracy 🏃‍♀️ Relentless Pursuit 🌱 Coming Of Age

Green Rider 91%

A suspended student must deliver a dying messenger's warning before a conspiracy topples a king.

by Kristen Britain 1998

4.09

41k+ ratings

🏹 Reluctant Heroine 🔮 Magical Artifact 🕵️ Court Conspiracy 🏃‍♀️ Relentless Pursuit 🌱 Coming Of Age

The Thief

by Megan Whalen Turner • 1996

Released from prison, a thief must steal a sacred stone from a maze of traps and meddling gods.

3.85

94k+

🎭 Unreliable Narrator 👑 Hidden Royalty ⚖️ Political Fantasy 🏛️ Mythological Quest 🗝️ Cunning Thief

The Thief 91%

Released from prison, a thief must steal a sacred stone from a maze of traps and meddling gods.

by Megan Whalen Turner 1996

3.85

94k+ ratings

🎭 Unreliable Narrator 👑 Hidden Royalty ⚖️ Political Fantasy 🏛️ Mythological Quest 🗝️ Cunning Thief

Slave, Warrior, Queen

by Morgan Rice • 2016

Betrayed and sold to the arena, a girl with hidden power becomes the Empire's deadliest weapon.

3.43

7k+

🏛️ Roman Inspired Fantasy ⚔️ Arena Fighter 💕 Forbidden Romance 💔 Love Triangle ✨ Chosen One

Slave, Warrior, Queen 91%

Betrayed and sold to the arena, a girl with hidden power becomes the Empire's deadliest weapon.

by Morgan Rice 2016

3.43

7k+ ratings

🏛️ Roman Inspired Fantasy ⚔️ Arena Fighter 💕 Forbidden Romance 💔 Love Triangle ✨ Chosen One

How to Be a Pirate

by Cressida Cowell • 2004

A clumsy Viking boy and his tiny dragon chase ancestral treasure into a deadly trap.

4.08

22k+

🪓 Viking Fantasy 🐉 Dragon Training 🐲 Boy And His Dragon 🗺️ Treasure Hunt 👑 Unlikely Heir

How to Be a Pirate 91%

A clumsy Viking boy and his tiny dragon chase ancestral treasure into a deadly trap.

by Cressida Cowell 2004

4.08

22k+ ratings

🪓 Viking Fantasy 🐉 Dragon Training 🐲 Boy And His Dragon 🗺️ Treasure Hunt 👑 Unlikely Heir

The Magicians' Guild

by Trudi Canavan • 2001

A slum girl's stone pierces a magician's shield, making her raw magic the Guild's wanted prize.

3.95

91k+

🧙 Magical Apprenticeship ⚖️ Class Divide 👨‍🏫 Mentor Apprentice 😬 Reluctant Hero 🏃 On The Run

The Magicians' Guild 91%

A slum girl's stone pierces a magician's shield, making her raw magic the Guild's wanted prize.

by Trudi Canavan 2001

3.95

91k+ ratings

🧙 Magical Apprenticeship ⚖️ Class Divide 👨‍🏫 Mentor Apprentice 😬 Reluctant Hero 🏃 On The Run

Cage of Deceit

by Jennifer Anne Davis • 2015

A vigilante princess forced into a political marriage falls for her betrothed's enigmatic squire.

4.12

3k+

🔍 Secret Identity 👑 Arranged Marriage 💔 Forbidden Romance ⚔️ Enemies To Lovers 🏰 Political Intrigue

Cage of Deceit 91%

A vigilante princess forced into a political marriage falls for her betrothed's enigmatic squire.

by Jennifer Anne Davis 2015

4.12

3k+ ratings

🔍 Secret Identity 👑 Arranged Marriage 💔 Forbidden Romance ⚔️ Enemies To Lovers 🏰 Political Intrigue

Enchantress

by James Maxwell • 2012

An enchantress and her warrior brother hunt stolen tomes before their world's magic fades forever.

4.03

18k+

🏫 Magical Academy 👫 Orphaned Siblings 📜 Stolen Magic Source 🏰 Hidden Lineage 🏜️ Desert Tribes

Enchantress 91%

An enchantress and her warrior brother hunt stolen tomes before their world's magic fades forever.

by James Maxwell 2012

4.03

18k+ ratings

🏫 Magical Academy 👫 Orphaned Siblings 📜 Stolen Magic Source 🏰 Hidden Lineage 🏜️ Desert Tribes

Magyk

by Angie Sage • 2005

A secret princess and a numbered army boy flee a dark wizard's assassin through marshes and magic.

3.86

125k+

🛋️ Cozy Fantasy Adventure 👑 Hidden Royalty ❤️ Found Family 🖤 Dark Wizard 📜 Ancient Magic

Magyk 91%

A secret princess and a numbered army boy flee a dark wizard's assassin through marshes and magic.

by Angie Sage 2005

3.86

125k+ ratings

🛋️ Cozy Fantasy Adventure 👑 Hidden Royalty ❤️ Found Family 🖤 Dark Wizard 📜 Ancient Magic

Blaze of Glory

by Michael Pryor • 2006

A half-dead young magician, a royal hunting party, and a conspiracy to assassinate the Crown Prince.

3.79

1k+

🛠️ Steampunk Fantasy 🧪 Magic As Science 💀 Death Magic 🕵️ Political Conspiracy 🎭 Corrupted Mentor

Blaze of Glory 91%

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3.79

1k+ ratings

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Gregor the Overlander 91%

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by Suzanne Collins 2003

4.04

115k+ ratings

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by Heather Fawcett • 2020

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3.90

1k+

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The Language of Ghosts 91%

After a coup, three royal siblings on a moving island must stop the eldest from becoming a tyrant.

by Heather Fawcett 2020

3.90

1k+ ratings

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Terrier

by Tamora Pierce • 2006

A shy guard-trainee hears dead souls. Her first case: a kidnapper stalking the city's poorest ward.

4.16

70k+

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Terrier 91%

A shy guard-trainee hears dead souls. Her first case: a kidnapper stalking the city's poorest ward.

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4.16

70k+ ratings

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