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Tairen Soul is a high fantasy series set in a richly detailed world filled with magic, adventure, and romance. The series follows the story of Ellysetta, a young woman destined to save her world from destruction.
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The Fire Rose
Fans of C.L. Wilson's strong female protagonists will enjoy The Fire Rose, a reimagining of Beauty and the Beast set in 1890s San Francisco. The story follows a well-educated woman who takes a job as a governess for a man with a mysterious past, only to discover that he is a powerful sorcerer.
Learn MoreN.K. Jemisin
The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms
For readers who appreciated the political intrigue and romantic elements in Tairen Soul, The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms is a fantastic choice. This novel, the first in Jemisin's Inheritance Trilogy, follows a young woman who becomes entangled in the power struggle between the gods and the ruling families of a sprawling empire.
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The Mark of the Tala
Fans of C.L. Wilson's Fey of the Outer Realms will enjoy The Mark of the Tala, the first book in Jeffe Kennedy's Twelve Kingdoms series. This novel features a strong heroine who must navigate the treacherous waters of her family's legacy and the dangerous politics of her kingdom while also dealing with her growing feelings for a mysterious stranger.
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The Name of the Wind
If you enjoyed the worldbuilding and epic scope of Tairen Soul, you'll love The Name of the Wind. This novel, the first in Rothfuss' Kingkiller Chronicle, follows a legendary musician, thief, and assassin as he tells his life story to a traveling scribe.
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Poison Study
Readers who enjoyed the romantic elements and political intrigue in Tairen Soul will appreciate Poison Study, the first book in Maria V. Snyder's Study series. This novel follows a young woman who is offered a chance at redemption when she is given the opportunity to become the new food taster for the commander of the army.
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The Priory of the Orange Tree
Fans of C.L. Wilson's epic worldbuilding and complex characters will enjoy The Priory of the Orange Tree. This standalone fantasy novel follows a group of characters as they navigate a world filled with dragons, magic, and political intrigue.
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