18 books like Gardens of the Moon

What to read after Gardens of the Moon — books similar to it, matched on shared themes.

A Little Hatred Joe Abercrombie · 2019 · ★ 4.4 · 480p · ≈ 16h · Moderate The chimneys of industry rise over Adua and the world seethes with new opportunities. But old scores run deep as ever. On the blood-soaked borders of Angland, Leo dan Brock struggles to win fame on the battlefield, and defeat the marauding armies of Stour Nightfall. He hopes for help from the crown. But King Jezal's son, the feckless Prince Orso, is a man who specializes in… Shares: Prophets, Geographical myths, Epic, Imaginary places

The Moon Pool A. Merritt · 1919 · ★ 3.3 · 285p · ≈ 9h · Challenging "On the island of Ponape in the South Pacific, the cold light of a full moon washes over the crumbling ruins of an ancient, vanished civilization. Unleashed from the depths is the Dweller, a glittering, enigmatic force of monstrous terror and radiant beauty that stalks the South Pacific, claiming all in its path. An inter-national expedition led by American Walter Goodwin races to save those who… Shares: Geographical myths, Imaginary places, Fantasy

Warbreaker Brandon Sanderson · 2009 · ★ 4.3 · 580p · ≈ 19h · Moderate After bursting onto the fantasy scene with his acclaimed debut novel, Elantris, and following up with his blockbuster Mistborn trilogy, Brandon Sanderson proves again that he is today’s leading master of what Tolkien called “secondary creation,” the invention of whole worlds, complete with magics and myths all their own. Warbreaker is the story of two sisters, who happen to be princesses, the… Shares: Geographical myths, Imaginary places, Fantasy

The Alloy of Law Brandon Sanderson · 2001 · ★ 4.2 · 360p · ≈ 12h · Moderate Three hundred years after the events of the Mistborn trilogy, Scadrial is now on the verge of modernity, with railroads to supplement the canals, electric lighting in the streets and the homes of the wealthy, and the first steel-framed skyscrapers racing for the clouds. Kelsier, Vin, Elend, Sazed, Spook, and the rest are now part of history—or religion. Yet even as science and technology are… Shares: Imaginary places, Fantasy

Oathbringer Brandon Sanderson · 2017 · ★ 4.5 · 1245p · ≈ 41h · Moderate The eagerly awaited sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling Words of Radiance, from epic fantasy author Brandon Sanderson, at the top of his game In Oathbringer, the third volume of the New York Times bestselling Stormlight Archive, humanity faces a new Desolation with the return of the Voidbringers, a foe whose numbers are as great as their thirst for vengeance. Dalinar Kholin's Alethi… Shares: Epic, Imaginary places, Fantasy

A Clash of Kings George R.R. Martin · 1998 · ★ 4.5 · 752p · ≈ 25h · Moderate In this thrilling sequel to A Game of Thrones, George R. R. Martin has created a work of unsurpassed vision, power, and imagination. A Clash of Kings transports us to a world of revelry and revenge, wizardry and warfare unlike any we have ever experienced. A Clash of Kings A comet the color of blood and flame cuts across the sky. Two great leaders—Lord Eddard Stark and Robert Baratheon—who hold… Shares: Epic, Imaginary places, Dragons, Fantasy

Dragon Haven Robin Hobb · 2010 · ★ 4.1 · 570p · ≈ 19h · Moderate The acclaimed New York Times bestselling author of Dragon Keeper returns with a second enthralling tale of dragons and humans, adventure and discovery, love and freedom. Centuries had passed since dragons last roamed the war-torn world of the Rain Wild River. But as peace once again settled upon the land, a lost generation of sea serpents—ancient, half-starved, and weary—returned to cocoon,… Shares: Dragons, Fantasy

Dragon Keeper Robin Hobb · 2009 · ★ 4.0 · 560p · ≈ 18h · Moderate Enter the spellbinding world of dragons...and those who tend themOne of the most gifted fantasy authors writing today, New York Times bestselling author Robin Hobb has dazzled readers with brilliantly imaginative, emotionally resonant, and compulsively readable tales set in far-flung realms not unlike our own. In this enthralling new novel, she returns to the territory of her beloved Liveship… Shares: Dragons, Fantasy

Ship of Destiny Robin Hobb · 2000 · ★ 4.4 · 688p · ≈ 22h · Moderate Robin Hobb has established herself as one of the masters of fantasy fiction And nowhere is that more apparent than in this powerful, poignant, swashbuckling epic of treachery, heroism, and humanity. The rousing conclusion to the Liveship Traders trilogy, Ship of Destiny is the spellbinding story of a once-thriving city now reduced to shambles by raging war and rampant greed; of a glorious and… Shares: Imaginary places, Dragons, Fantasy

Hood (King Raven #1) Stephen R. Lawhead · 2006 · ★ 3.9 · 448p · ≈ 14h · Moderate Robin Hood : The Legend Begins Anew For centuries, the legend of Robin Hood and his band of thieves has captivated the imagination. Now the familiar tale takes on new life, fresh meaning, and an unexpected setting. Hunted like an animal by Norman invaders, Bran ap Brychan, heir to the throne of Elfael, has abandoned his father's kingdom and fled to the greenwood. There, in the primeval forest… Shares: Epic, Fantasy

Assassin's Fate Robin Hobb · 2017 · ★ 4.7 · 853p · ≈ 28h · Moderate "The stunning conclusion to Robin Hobb's Fitz and the Fool trilogy, which began with Fool's Assassin and Fool's Quest "Every new Robin Hobb novel is a cause for celebration. Along with millions of her other fans, I delight in every visit to the Six Duchies, the Rain Wilds, and the Out Islands, and can't wait to see where she'll take me next."--George R.R. Martin More than twenty years ago, the… Shares: Epic, Fantasy

One Good Knight (Tales of the Five Hundred Kingdoms, Book 2) Mercedes Lackey · 2006 · ★ 4.6 · 388p · ≈ 12h · Moderate When a dragon storms the castle, what should a (virgin) princess do?Why, turn to her studies, of course! But nothing practical-minded Princess Andromeda of Acadia finds gives a definitive solution. The only Traditional answer, though, is soothing the marauding dragon by a virgin sacrifice. Things are going fairly smoothly with the lottery-except for the women chosen, of course-until Princess… Shares: Dragons, Fantasy

The dragon charmer Jan Siegel · 2000 · ★ 3.5 · 349p · ≈ 11h · Moderate Twelve years have passed since the traumatic events of Prospero’s Children, and Fern Capel has succeeded in putting aside the memory of that magical, terrifying summer. More tellingly, she has repressed the ancient heritage that will allow her mastery of the Gift.But the past is about to catch up with her. Fern is soon to wed Marcus Greig – some twenty years her senior – and he has decided that… Shares: Dragons, Fantasy

A Feast for Crows George R. R. Martin · 2005 · ★ 4.2 · 734p · ≈ 24h · Moderate Few books have captivated the imagination and won the devotion and praise of readers and critics everywhere as has George R. R. Martin’s monumental epic cycle of high fantasy. Now, in A Feast for Crows, Martin delivers the long-awaited fourth book of his landmark series, as a kingdom torn asunder finds itself at last on the brink of peace . . . only to be launched on an even more terrifying… Shares: Epic, Imaginary places, Fantasy

His Majesty's Dragon Naomi Novik · 2006 · ★ 4.1 · 356p · ≈ 11h · Moderate Aerial combat brings a thrilling new dimension to the Napoleonic Wars as valiant warriors rise to Britain's defense by taking to the skies . . . not aboard aircraft but atop the mighty backs of fighting dragons.When HMS Reliant captures a French frigate and seizes its precious cargo, an unhatched dragon egg, fate sweeps Capt. Will Laurence from his seafaring life into an uncertain future--and an… Shares: Battles, Dragons, Fantasy

Blood of Dragons Robin Hobb · 2013 · ★ 4.2 · 481p · ≈ 16h · Moderate The Tarman expedition has at last found Kelsingra, a city filled with ancient treasures. Here, the dragons and their Elderling keepers may discover their full potential, but only if the magic of Kelsingra can be unlocked. Already rumours of the city have floated down the Rain Wild River. Adventurers, pirates and fortune hunters will soon be coming to pillage what they can. Among them, Hest… Shares: Imaginary places, Dragons, Fantasy

Severed Souls Terry Goodkind · 2001 · ★ 3.9 · 478p · ≈ 15h · Moderate From the far reaches of the D'Haran Empire, Bishop Hannis Arc and the ancient Emperor Sulachan lead a vast horde of Shun-Tuk and other depraved "half-people" into the Empire's heart, raising an army of the dead in order to threaten the world of the living. Meanwhile, far from home, Richard Rahl and Kahlan Amnell must defend themselves and their followers from a series of terrifying threats,… Shares: Epic, Imaginary places, Fantasy

Master of Dragons Margaret Weis · 2003 · ★ 4.2 · 367p · ≈ 12h · Moderate Das Parlament der Drachen ist uneins. Die Zwistigkeiten drohen die Weltordnung zum Einsturz zu bringen. In einer verborgenen Burg züchten abtrünnige Drachen eine neue Rasse, welche die Menschheit unterwerfen soll. Doch die Hoffnung für die Menschen liegt in der Stadt Seth mit dem Orden der Priesterinnen. Und bei den Zwillingen der Hohepriesterin Melisande: der eine ist ein menschliches Wesen,… Shares: Imaginary places, Dragons

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