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Garth Nix
The Old Kingdom series
The Old Kingdom series by Garth Nix is a captivating fantasy collection that consists of six books, including Sabriel, Lirael, Abhorsen, Clariel, Goldenhand, and Terciel and Elinor. The series is set in an alternate world where the Old Kingdom, Ancelstierre, and the Deadlands coexist. The Old Kingdom is a land where the magical forces of the dead are strong, Ancelstierre is a rational and technology-driven country, and the Deadlands lie between them, inhabited by the undead. The series follows the adventures of several protagonists, including Sabriel, a necromancer who can communicate with and control the dead, and her younger siblings, Lirael and Sameth. The story begins with Sabriel, who must travel to the Old Kingdom to save her father, the Abhorsen, who is trapped in Death. Along the way, she battles various undead creatures, including Mordicants, Free Magic creatures, and the Greater Dead. Lirael, the second book, introduces a new protagonist, Lirael, who is a reluctant librarian-in-training at the Clayr's Glacier. Lirael discovers her powers as a Remembrancer and sets out on a journey to uncover her true identity and save the Old Kingdom from destruction. Abhorsen, the third book, follows Sabriel and Lirael as they team up to defeat the evil Kerrigor, who has returned to the Old Kingdom to destroy it. The series continues with Clariel, a prequel that explores the history of the Old Kingdom and introduces new characters. Goldenhand, the fifth book, follows Lirael and Nick as they travel to the Old Kingdom to stop a powerful Free Magic creature from destroying it. Terciel and Elinor, the latest addition to the series, is a prequel that explores the story of Sabriel's parents and how they became the Abhorsen and the Clayr. The Old Kingdom series is a thrilling and imaginative tale that combines elements of fantasy, adventure, and horror. Nix's world-building is exceptional, and the characters are well-developed and relatable. The series is a must-read for fans of epic fantasy and is suitable for both young adults and adults.
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Garth Nix
Sabriel
If you enjoyed the Old Kingdom series and are looking for more from the same author, consider reading Sabriel, the first book in the Abhorsen series. This novel shares the same world as the Old Kingdom series and introduces a new protagonist, Sabriel, who must navigate the perilous Old Kingdom as she comes to terms with her destiny as the next Abhorsen.
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Mark Lawrence
The Broken Empire series
Fans of the Old Kingdom series may enjoy the Broken Empire series by Mark Lawrence, which features a morally ambiguous protagonist and a richly detailed fantasy world. The series follows the rise of Prince Jorg, a ruthless and cunning anti-hero, as he seeks to claim the throne of the Broken Empire and avenge his family's death.
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Scott Lynch
The Lies of Locke Lamora
If you enjoyed the political intrigue and complex characters in the Old Kingdom series, you may enjoy The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch. This novel follows the exploits of Locke Lamora, a master con artist and thief, as he and his band of thieves, the Gentlemen Bastards, attempt to pull off the ultimate heist in the corrupt city of Camorr.
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Joe Abercrombie
The First Law series
The First Law series by Joe Abercrombie is a gritty and violent epic fantasy that may appeal to readers who enjoyed the darker elements of the Old Kingdom series. The series follows a cast of morally complex characters, including a cynical witch hunter, a brutal warrior, and a scheming nobleman, as they navigate a world on the brink of war.
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Robert Jordan
The Wheel of Time series
The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan is a sprawling epic fantasy that may appeal to readers who enjoyed the complex world-building and large cast of characters in the Old Kingdom series. The series follows a group of young friends as they are drawn into a world-spanning conflict and must navigate a complex web of politics, magic, and prophecy.
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Brandon Sanderson
The Stormlight Archive series
The Stormlight Archive series by Brandon Sanderson is a high-fantasy epic that features a complex and detailed world, a large cast of characters, and a focus on themes of morality and destiny. Fans of the Old Kingdom series may enjoy the intricate world-building and the exploration of themes such as the power of the human spirit and the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity.
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Scott Lynch
The Gentlemen Bastards series
The Gentlemen Bastards series by Scott Lynch is a series of adventure novels that follow the exploits of a group of thieves and con artists as they navigate the criminal underworld of a fantastical city. Fans of the Old Kingdom series may enjoy the complex characters, intricate plotting, and witty dialogue in this series.
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N.K. Jemisin
The Broken Earth Trilogy
The Broken Earth trilogy by N.K. Jemisin is a series of fantasy novels that explore themes of oppression, power, and survival in a world on the brink of destruction. Fans of the Old Kingdom series may enjoy the complex characters, intricate world-building, and exploration of themes such as the power of the human spirit and the importance of resilience in the face of adversity.
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R.F. Kuang
The Poppy War
The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang is a fantasy novel that explores themes of war, colonialism, and the human cost of power. Fans of the Old Kingdom series may enjoy the complex characters, intricate world-building, and exploration of themes such as the power of the human spirit and the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity.
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