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The House War is a high fantasy series that takes place in the world of Elderland. The series follows the lives of several characters as they navigate the complex political and social structures of the city of Averalaan. West's world-building is detailed and intricate, and the characters are well-developed and engaging.
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The Dandelion Dynasty
If you're looking for a fantasy series with a rich, Asian-inspired setting and a focus on political maneuvering and military strategy, you'll enjoy 'The Dandelion Dynasty' by Ken Liu. This epic fantasy series follows a group of unlikely heroes as they navigate the treacherous waters of court intrigue, war, and political upheaval.
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The Traitor Baru Cormorant
For readers who enjoyed the complex political intrigue and moral ambiguity of 'The House War' series, 'The Traitor Baru Cormorant' is a must-read. This intense, thought-provoking novel follows a young woman named Baru Cormorant as she infiltrates the imperial court of the Masquerade in order to bring down the empire from within.
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The Poppy War
If you're looking for a fantasy series with a dark, gritty tone and a focus on war and its impact on individuals and society, you'll enjoy 'The Poppy War' by R.F. Kuang. This epic fantasy series follows a young soldier named Rin as she rises through the ranks of the military and becomes embroiled in a brutal war against an enemy empire.
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The Broken Earth Trilogy
For readers who enjoyed the complex world-building and exploration of power dynamics in 'The House War' series, N.K. Jemisin's Broken Earth trilogy is a must-read. This epic fantasy series follows a group of characters as they navigate a world devastated by natural disasters and the brutal, oppressive regime that seeks to control it.
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The Inheritance Trilogy
If you're looking for a fantasy series with a rich, complex world and a focus on political intrigue and family dynamics, you'll enjoy 'The Inheritance Trilogy' by N.K. Jemisin. This epic fantasy series follows a group of characters as they navigate the treacherous waters of court intrigue, family drama, and the struggle for power in a world on the brink of war.
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The Powder Mage Trilogy
For readers who enjoyed the military strategy and political intrigue of 'The House War' series, Brian McClellan's Powder Mage Trilogy is a must-read. This flintlock fantasy series follows a group of characters as they navigate the treacherous waters of court intrigue, military strategy, and the struggle for power in a world on the brink of war.
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The Gentlemen Bastards series
If you're looking for a fantasy series with a focus on heists, thievery, and political intrigue, you'll enjoy 'The Gentlemen Bastards' series by Scott Lynch. This swashbuckling series follows a group of thieves as they navigate the treacherous waters of court intrigue, organized crime, and the struggle for power in a world filled with danger and adventure.
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The First Law Trilogy
For readers who enjoyed the gritty, realistic tone and complex characters of 'The House War' series, Joe Abercrombie's First Law trilogy is a must-read. This epic fantasy series follows a group of characters as they navigate the treacherous waters of war, politics, and personal ambition in a world filled with danger and intrigue.
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