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The Fallon series by Robert Jordan follows the story of a young woman, Fallon, who is determined to reclaim her family's stolen lands and honor in a medieval kingdom filled with political intrigue and treachery. This epic fantasy series is known for its complex characters, detailed world-building, and intricate plotlines.
Robert Jordan
The Eye of the World
If you enjoyed the intricate world-building and magic system in the Fallon series, you'll love Robert Jordan's The Eye of the World, the first book in the Wheel of Time series. Follow Rand al'Thor and his friends as they flee their home village and journey through a sprawling, detailed fantasy world filled with political intrigue, ancient prophecies, and powerful magic.
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The Name of the Wind
For those who appreciated the coming-of-age aspect and the depth of the protagonist in the Fallon series, The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss is a great choice. The story revolves around Kvothe, a young man with a mysterious past who recounts his life's journey, including his education at a prestigious university and his encounters with magic, mythical creatures, and political machinations.
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The Lies of Locke Lamora
If you enjoyed the blend of adventure, humor, and camaraderie in the Fallon series, try The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch. This book features a band of cunning thieves known as the Gentlemen Bastards, who plan elaborate heists and outwit their rivals in a fantastical city filled with political scheming and danger.
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The First Law Trilogy
For fans of the Fallon series who enjoy morally complex characters and intricate plots, Joe Abercrombie's The First Law Trilogy is a must-read. This dark, gritty fantasy series follows a diverse cast of characters, including a cynical barbarian, a morally ambiguous magus, and a ruthless inquisitor, as they navigate a world filled with war, political intrigue, and magic.
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The Stormlight Archive
If you're captivated by the epic scope and intricate magic systems in the Fallon series, Brandon Sanderson's The Stormlight Archive is an excellent choice. This high fantasy series is set in a world ravaged by devastating storms and follows a large ensemble of characters as they uncover hidden truths, wield powerful magic, and navigate complex relationships.
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The Broken Empire
If you're drawn to the Fallon series for its morally complex characters and dark themes, Mark Lawrence's The Broken Empire is a great choice. This grimdark fantasy series follows Jorg, a ruthless and cunning prince, as he seeks to claim the throne and exact revenge on those who have wronged him.
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The Powder Mage Trilogy
For those who enjoyed the military aspects and intricate magic systems in the Fallon series, Brian McClellan's The Powder Mage Trilogy is a thrilling read. This flintlock fantasy series is set in a world on the brink of war and follows a diverse cast of characters as they wield powerful magic and navigate political intrigue.
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The Gentlemen Bastards Sequence
If you loved the blend of adventure, humor, and camaraderie in the Fallon series, Scott Lynch's The Gentlemen Bastards Sequence is a must-read. This series follows a band of cunning thieves known as the Gentlemen Bastards as they plan elaborate heists, outwit their rivals, and navigate the treacherous waters of political intrigue in a fantastical city.
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The Traitor Baru Cormorant
For readers who appreciated the political intrigue and moral dilemmas in the Fallon series, The Traitor Baru Cormorant by Seth Dickinson is a compelling choice. This intense, thought-provoking fantasy novel follows Baru Cormorant, a brilliant mathematician and strategist, as she infiltrates the ruling empire and seeks to dismantle it from within.
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