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If you liked Elantris by Brandon Sanderson, start here: 12 similar summaries, with why each one matches.

  1. The Well of Ascension

    Brandon Sanderson · 2007 · Mistborn #2

    Because also by Brandon Sanderson; shares tags: fantasy, epic fantasy, magic.

    After the Lord Ruler falls, Vin and Elend must hold Luthadel against three armies while a mist spirit hunts Vin and the Well of Ascension…

  2. The Hero of Ages

    Brandon Sanderson · 2008 · Mistborn #3

    Because also by Brandon Sanderson; shares tags: fantasy, epic fantasy, magic.

    Vin and Elend face ash, mist, and Ruin itself as the prophecies fail and Sazed searches old faiths for answers.

  3. The Final Empire

    Brandon Sanderson · 2006 · Mistborn #1

    Because also by Brandon Sanderson; shares tags: fantasy, epic fantasy, magic.

    A street thief with rare powers joins a crew planning the impossible: overthrowing the immortal Lord Ruler.

  4. A Feast for Crows

    George R.R. Martin · 2005 · A Song of Ice and Fire #4

    Because shares tags: fantasy, epic fantasy, politics.

    After the War of the Five Kings, Cersei seizes power while Brienne searches and the Ironborn rise.

  5. A Dance with Dragons

    George R.R. Martin · 2011 · A Song of Ice and Fire #5

    Because shares tags: fantasy, epic fantasy, politics.

    Tyrion flees east, Dany chains her dragons in Meereen, and Jon holds the Wall as winter comes.

  6. Oathbringer

    Brandon Sanderson · 2017 · The Stormlight Archive #3

    Because also by Brandon Sanderson; shares tags: fantasy, magic.

    Dalinar chases unity in Urithiru while Kholinar falls and an old oath demands payment.

  7. Words of Radiance

    Brandon Sanderson · 2014 · The Stormlight Archive #2

    Because also by Brandon Sanderson; shares tags: fantasy, magic.

    Kaladin guards Dalinar, Shallan hunts Urithiru, and the Everstorm gathers.

  8. The Way of Kings

    Brandon Sanderson · 2010 · The Stormlight Archive #1

    Because also by Brandon Sanderson; shares tags: fantasy, magic.

    A slave, a warlord, and a scholar thief collide on a storm battered world marching toward an old war.

  9. The Silver Chair

    C. S. Lewis · 1953 · Chronicles of Narnia #4

    Because shares tags: fantasy, magic.

    Eustace and Jill retold: four signs, a lost prince, Puddleglum the Marsh-wiggle, giants at Harfang, and the Lady below.

  10. The Poppy War

    R.F. Kuang · 2018 · The Poppy War #1

    Because shares tags: fantasy, magic.

    A war orphan wins a place at Sinegard academy, bonds with a fire god, and faces invasion.

  11. The Great Hunt

    Robert Jordan · 1990 · The Wheel of Time #2

    Because shares tags: fantasy, magic.

    Rand hunts the stolen Horn of Valere across the land while Egwene and Nynaeve face the Seanchan and the White Tower.

  12. The Dragon Reborn

    Robert Jordan · 1991 · The Wheel of Time #3

    Because shares tags: fantasy, magic.

    Rand flees to Tear to claim Callandor while Perrin, Mat, and Egwene are drawn after him to the fallen Stone.

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