Discover books similar to "The Elvenbane"

Raymond E. Feist

Magician: Apprentice

If you enjoyed the epic fantasy setting and magical elements in 'The Elvenbane', you might like 'Magician: Apprentice'. This book, the first in the Riftwar Saga, follows the story of Pug, a young orphan who becomes apprenticed to a master magician. As Pug's powers grow, he becomes embroiled in a war between two worlds, and must navigate treacherous political alliances and dangerous enemies. Like 'The Elvenbane', 'Magician: Apprentice' features a richly detailed world, compelling characters, and a thrilling adventure.

Marion Zimmer Bradley

The Mists of Avalon

Fans of 'The Elvenbane' who are interested in exploring feminist themes in fantasy literature should consider reading '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 Morgaine and his queen, Guinevere. The book explores the tensions between the old religion of the goddess and the new religion of Christianity, and the ways in which women's power and autonomy are threatened by patriarchal structures. Like 'The Elvenbane', 'The Mists of Avalon' features complex female characters and a richly imagined world.

Robin McKinley

The Blue Sword

Readers who enjoyed the coming-of-age story and adventure in 'The Elvenbane' may appreciate 'The Blue Sword'. This novel tells the story of Harry Crewe, a young woman who is sent to live with her brother in the colony of Damar. When she is recruited by the king to help fight off an invading army, Harry discovers that she has a special connection to the land and its people. As she learns to wield the legendary Blue Sword, she must also navigate the complex politics of the Damarian court. Like 'The Elvenbane', 'The Blue Sword' features a strong female protagonist and a richly imagined fantasy world.

Robin McKinley

The Hero and the Crown

Fans of 'The Elvenbane' who are interested in reading more about female heroes in fantasy literature should consider 'The Hero and the Crown'. This novel tells the story of Aerin, a young woman who is the daughter of the king of Damar. Despite being born to a human father and an elven mother, Aerin is considered an outsider in her own kingdom. When she discovers a magical dragon-slaying sword, she sets out to prove herself as a hero and save her people from an invading army. Like 'The Elvenbane', 'The Hero and the Crown' features a strong female protagonist and a richly imagined fantasy world.

Susan Cooper

The Dark Is Rising

Readers who enjoyed the mythic elements and adventure in 'The Elvenbane' may appreciate 'The Dark Is Rising'. This novel is the second in a series of five books that follow the story of Will Stanton, a young boy who discovers that he is the last of the Old Ones, a group of immortal beings who have been guarding the world from the forces of darkness for centuries. When he is called upon to help gather six magical signs that will prevent the Dark from rising, Will must navigate treacherous landscapes and face down dangerous enemies. Like 'The Elvenbane', 'The Dark Is Rising' features a richly imagined mythology and a thrilling adventure.

Ursula K. Le Guin

The Tombs of Atuan

Fans of 'The Elvenbane' who are interested in exploring the theme of identity in fantasy literature should consider 'The Tombs of Atuan'. This novel is the second in the Earthsea series, and tells the story of Tenar, a young girl who is chosen to be the high priestess of the Nameless Ones, a group of dark gods who demand human sacrifice. When she encounters a wizard named Ged, who is on a quest to retrieve a stolen magical talisman, Tenar must choose between her loyalty to the Nameless Ones and her own freedom. Like 'The Elvenbane', 'The Tombs of Atuan' features a complex female protagonist and a richly imagined fantasy world.

Terry Brooks

The Sword of Shannara

Readers who enjoyed the epic fantasy setting and adventure in 'The Elvenbane' may appreciate 'The Sword of Shannara'. This novel is the first in a series of books that follow the story of Shea Ohmsford, a young man who is descended from the legendary Elven King Jerle Shannara. When a dark lord threatens to destroy the world, Shea is tasked with finding the Sword of Shannara, a magical weapon that can defeat the dark lord and his armies. Like 'The Elvenbane', 'The Sword of Shannara' features a richly imagined fantasy world, compelling characters, and a thrilling adventure.

Joseph Campbell

The Hero With a Thousand Faces

Fans of 'The Elvenbane' who are interested in exploring the mythic elements of the novel may appreciate 'The Hero with a Thousand Faces'. This book is a seminal work of comparative mythology, in which Joseph Campbell argues that all myths and legends follow a similar structure, which he calls the monomyth. By examining the stories of heroes from cultures around the world, Campbell identifies the common elements of the hero's journey, including the call to adventure, the mentor figure, the threshold guardian, and the ultimate transformation. Like 'The Elvenbane', 'The Hero with a Thousand Faces' explores the power of myth and storytelling to shape our understanding of the world and ourselves.

Poul Anderson

The Broken Sword

Readers who enjoyed the epic fantasy setting and mythic elements in 'The Elvenbane' may appreciate 'The Broken Sword'. This novel is a retelling of the Norse legend of the Volsungs, and tells the story of Valgard, a young man who is chosen by the gods to wield a magical sword that was broken in two. When he sets out to reforge the sword and claim his destiny, he must navigate treacherous landscapes and face down dangerous enemies. Like 'The Elvenbane', 'The Broken Sword' features a richly imagined mythology and a thrilling adventure.

T.H. White

The Once and Future King

Fans of 'The Elvenbane' who are interested in exploring the theme of leadership in fantasy literature should consider 'The Once and Future King'. This novel is a retelling of the legend of King Arthur, and tells the story of the young prince as he is trained by the wizard Merlin to become a wise and just ruler. When he pulls the sword Excalibur from the stone, he is crowned king and must navigate the complex politics of his kingdom, including the treachery of his half-sister Morgan le Fay and the temptations of his wife, Guinevere. Like 'The Elvenbane', 'The Once and Future King' features a complex and compelling protagonist and a richly imagined fantasy world.

Lloyd Alexander

The Book of Three

Readers who enjoyed the coming-of-age story and adventure in 'The Elvenbane' may appreciate 'The Book of Three'. This novel is the first in a series of five books that follow the story of Taran, a young assistant pig-keeper who dreams of becoming a hero. When he encounters a magical sword and a group of rebels fighting against an evil warlord, Taran sets out on a quest to become a hero and save his world from destruction. Like 'The Elvenbane', 'The Book of Three' features a strong female protagonist and a richly imagined fantasy world.