Discover books similar to "Sword of Darkness"

Robin McKinley

The Blue Sword

Harry Crewe, an orphaned girl who comes to live in the barren land of Damar, finds herself drawn into the world of magic and danger when she is chosen to become the king's fifth wife and joins the royal army as a soldier. This book is a great choice for fans of 'Sword of Darkness' as it features a strong female protagonist, a richly imagined fantasy world, and a blend of romance and adventure.

Marion Zimmer Bradley

The Mists of Avalon

This novel retells the legend of King Arthur from the perspective of the women in his life, including his half-sister Morgan le Fay. With its focus on female characters and its exploration of the tension between paganism and Christianity, this book will appeal to readers who enjoyed the complex relationships and religious themes in 'Sword of Darkness'.

Robin McKinley

The Hero and the Crown

Aerin, the daughter of the king of Damar, must prove herself as a warrior and a leader in order to save her kingdom from an ancient enemy. This book, like 'Sword of Darkness', features a strong female protagonist, a richly detailed fantasy world, and a coming-of-age story that will appeal to fans of epic fantasy.

T.H. White

The Once and Future King

This novel tells the story of King Arthur, from his childhood as the ward of Merlin to his reign as king of Camelot and his tragic end. With its blend of humor, adventure, and political intrigue, this book will appeal to readers who enjoyed the historical and mythological elements of 'Sword of Darkness'.

Anne Rice

The Witching Hour

This novel tells the story of the Mayfair witches, a powerful family of witches who have lived in New Orleans for generations. With its focus on female characters, its exploration of the supernatural, and its richly detailed setting, this book will appeal to readers who enjoyed the magical elements of 'Sword of Darkness'.

Susan Cooper

The Dark Is Rising

This series tells the story of Will Stanton, a young boy who discovers that he is the last of the Old Ones, a group of powerful beings who have been guarding the world from the forces of darkness for centuries. With its blend of mythology, history, and adventure, this series will appeal to readers who enjoyed the epic scope and historical detail of 'Sword of Darkness'.

Donna Tartt

The Secret History

This novel tells the story of a group of classics students at a small college in Vermont who become obsessed with the occult and the ancient mysteries of Greece. With its focus on the power of knowledge, the allure of the unknown, and the dangers of obsession, this book will appeal to readers who enjoyed the intellectual and philosophical elements of 'Sword of Darkness'.

Lev Grossman

The Magicians

This novel tells the story of Quentin Coldwater, a young man who discovers that the magical world he has always dreamed of is real and that he has been chosen to attend a secret school for magicians. With its blend of modern realism and classic fantasy, this book will appeal to readers who enjoyed the imaginative and transportive qualities of 'Sword of Darkness'.

Umberto Eco

The Name of the Rose

This novel tells the story of a Franciscan friar who is called to a remote Italian abbey to investigate a series of mysterious deaths. With its blend of history, philosophy, and detective work, this book will appeal to readers who enjoyed the intellectual and historical elements of 'Sword of Darkness'.

Scott Lynch

The Lies of Locke Lamora

This novel tells the story of Locke Lamora, a master thief who is hired by a powerful nobleman to pull off the greatest heist of his career. With its blend of adventure, intrigue, and humor, this book will appeal to readers who enjoyed the fast-paced and entertaining qualities of 'Sword of Darkness'.

Helene Wecker

The Golem and the Jinni

This novel tells the story of a golem and a jinni, two magical creatures who find themselves living in turn-of-the-century New York City. With its blend of history, fantasy, and cultural exploration, this book will appeal to readers who enjoyed the imaginative and transportive qualities of 'Sword of Darkness'.