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Sharon Shinn

Archangel

If you enjoyed the world-building and political intrigue in Sharon Shinn's Samaria series, you'll love Archangel. This standalone novel is set in a world where the angels are not just spiritual beings but also political leaders, and the story follows a young woman who becomes embroiled in the power struggles of the archangels.

Sharon Shinn

The Thirteenth House

This is the first book in Sharon Shinn's Twelve Houses series, which shares the same world as Samaria. The Thirteenth House follows a young woman who discovers she has a rare gift for magic and becomes entangled in a dangerous conspiracy. Fans of Shinn's world-building and character development will find much to love here.

Lois McMaster Bujold

The Hallowed Hunt

If you enjoyed the fantasy and romance elements of the Samaria series, you'll enjoy The Hallowed Hunt. This standalone novel is set in a world where gods and goddesses walk among mortals, and the story follows a young woman who must navigate a complex web of political intrigue and romantic entanglements as she seeks to clear her name and restore her family's honor.

Katherine Addison

The Goblin Emperor

If you enjoyed the political intrigue and courtly drama of the Samaria series, you'll enjoy The Goblin Emperor. This standalone novel is set in a world where goblins and elves coexist, and the story follows a young half-goblin prince who unexpectedly becomes emperor and must navigate the treacherous waters of court politics and intrigue.

Lois McMaster Bujold

The Curse of Chalion

If you enjoyed the mix of fantasy and romance in the Samaria series, you'll enjoy The Curse of Chalion. This standalone novel is set in a world where gods and goddesses are real and active in the world, and the story follows a young man who becomes embroiled in a dangerous political conspiracy as he seeks to break a centuries-old curse.

Jeffe Kennedy

The Mark of the Tala

If you enjoyed the political intrigue and romantic tension in the Samaria series, you'll enjoy The Mark of the Tala. This is the first book in the Twelve Kingdoms series, which shares some similarities with Shinn's world-building. The story follows a young woman who must navigate a complex political landscape and a dangerous romance as she seeks to reclaim her birthright and save her kingdom.

Alex Bledsoe

The Sword-Edged Blonde

If you enjoyed the noir elements and complex characters in the Samaria series, you'll enjoy The Sword-Edged Blonde. This standalone novel is a fantasy noir that follows a hard-boiled detective who also happens to be a half-human, half-elf swordsman. The story is full of action, intrigue, and witty banter.

Robin McKinley

The Hero and the Crown

If you enjoyed the coming-of-age story and epic fantasy elements in the Samaria series, you'll enjoy The Hero and the Crown. This standalone novel is a classic of the genre and follows a young woman who must overcome her own doubts and fears as she trains to become a hero and save her kingdom from a terrible dragon.

Robin McKinley

The Blue Sword

If you enjoyed the epic fantasy and coming-of-age elements in the Samaria series, you'll enjoy The Blue Sword. This standalone novel is another classic of the genre and follows a young woman who is thrust into a world of magic and adventure as she becomes a hero and saves her people from an invading army.

Rosemary Kirstein

The Steerswoman

If you enjoyed the mix of science fiction and fantasy in the Samaria series, you'll enjoy The Steerswoman. This standalone novel is the first in a series that follows a steerswoman, a member of a guild of explorers and scientists, as she uncovers a dangerous conspiracy and must navigate a complex web of political intrigue and scientific discovery.

Hilari Bell

The Goblin Wood

If you enjoyed the mix of fantasy and romance in the Samaria series, you'll enjoy The Goblin Wood. This standalone novel is set in a world where goblins and humans coexist, and the story follows a young girl who must navigate a dangerous political landscape and a complex romance as she seeks to save her people from a terrible fate.