Discover books similar to "Corean Chronicles" series

Ursula K. Le Guin

The Left Hand of Darkness

On the planet Gethen, people are ambisexual, capable of becoming male or female during their mating cycle. A human envoy named Genly Ai must navigate this complex society to convince its inhabitants to join an intergalactic alliance. This novel, like the Corean Chronicles, delves into themes of culture, politics, and identity.

Katherine Addison

The Goblin Emperor

When the heir to the Goblin Emperor dies in a suspicious accident, his socially awkward, half-goblin son Maia is thrust onto the throne. As Maia navigates the treacherous waters of court politics, he must learn to trust himself and his own judgment. This novel shares the Corean Chronicles' focus on political intrigue and character development.

Scott Lynch

The Lies of Locke Lamora

In the city of Camorr, a group of con artists known as the Gentlemen Bastards use their wits and cunning to pull off elaborate heists. When a powerful crime lord sets his sights on the Gentlemen Bastards, they must use all their skills to stay one step ahead. This novel, like the Corean Chronicles, features a richly detailed world and a complex plot.

Rosemary Kirstein

The Steerswoman

When a mysterious blue stone is discovered in the earth, steerswoman Rowan is tasked with finding its source. As she follows a trail of clues and encounters strange and wondrous phenomena, she begins to question the very nature of reality. This novel, like the Corean Chronicles, combines elements of fantasy, science fiction, and mystery.

N.K. Jemisin

The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms

In a world where gods are enslaved and used as weapons, a young woman named Yeine finds herself caught up in a power struggle for the throne. As she navigates the treacherous waters of court politics, she must also come to terms with her own complicated heritage. This novel, like the Corean Chronicles, features a richly detailed world and a complex plot.

Terry Goodkind

The Sword of Truth series

Richard Cypher, a simple woods guide, is thrust into a world of magic and danger when he discovers a mysterious sword that grants him incredible power. As he battles dark forces and struggles to understand the true nature of the world, he must also confront his own inner demons. This series, like the Corean Chronicles, features a well-developed world with a strong emphasis on politics, magic, and character development.

Robert Jordan

The Wheel of Time series

When a young man named Rand al'Thor discovers he is the reincarnation of a powerful hero, he must embark on a perilous journey to save the world from the forces of darkness. Along the way, he must navigate a complex web of political alliances, magical abilities, and personal relationships. This series, like the Corean Chronicles, features a richly detailed world and a complex plot.

Steven Erikson

The Malazan Book of the Fallen series

Set in a vast, complex world of gods, magic, and warfare, the Malazan Book of the Fallen series follows a cast of diverse characters as they navigate a series of interconnected stories. Like the Corean Chronicles, this series features a well-developed world with a strong emphasis on politics, religion, and magic.

Brandon Sanderson

The Stormlight Archive series

In a world ravaged by war and natural disaster, a group of heroes must come together to save their people from destruction. As they face impossible odds and uncover ancient secrets, they must also confront their own inner demons. This series, like the Corean Chronicles, features a richly detailed world and a complex plot.

Joe Abercrombie

The First Law series

In a world where magic is real but feared, a group of unlikely heroes must come together to save their world from destruction. As they face impossible odds and uncover ancient secrets, they must also confront their own inner demons. This series, like the Corean Chronicles, features a well-developed world with a strong emphasis on politics, religion, and magic.