12 hand-picked fantasy and epic fantasy books curated by NextBookAfter.
For fans of epic romantasy with destiny-bound heroines and sizzling tension, this delivers a fresh twist on prophecy and forbidden alliances in a Norse-inspired world, echoing the emotional depth and action of Armentrout's universe without retreading the same ground.
For fans of The Fifth Season's innovative worldbuilding and unflinching exploration of oppression, Black Sun offers a richly imagined epic fantasy inspired by pre-Columbian Americas, blending political intrigue, diverse queer characters, and themes of power and destiny in a world on the brink of cataclysmic change.
For fans of Heir's epic fantasy world-building and themes of identity, power, and found family, Raybearer offers a fresh take on empire and destiny with diverse cultural influences and magical bonds that echo the political intrigue and resilient protagonists you loved.
For fans of Among the Burning Flowers who crave epic tales of destiny, identity, and power in richly imagined worlds, this queer reimagining of historical China delivers fierce protagonists challenging fate amid political upheaval and personal transformation.
For fans of Vilest Things' blend of political scheming, identity fluidity, and queer undertones in a speculative world, this offers a gripping tale of ambition and destiny in a reimagined historical China, where moral ambiguity and high-stakes power plays drive flawed protagonists toward empire-shaking destinies.
For fans of A Game of Thrones' gritty political machinations and morally gray characters, The Blade Itself offers a similarly unflinching dive into a world of cynical warriors, scheming nobles, and brutal power struggles, where heroism is a myth and betrayal is the norm.
If you loved the sizzling enemies-to-lovers tension and high-stakes magical intrigue in Reckless, The Hurricane Wars delivers a fresh twist with warring factions, forbidden alliances, and a fierce heroine wielding light magic against a brooding prince in a storm-ravaged world.
For readers captivated by Immortal Dark's slow-burn enemies-to-lovers tension and revenge-fueled heroine, The Jasmine Throne delivers a lush, sapphic fantasy romance woven with Indian-inspired mythology, political intrigue, and empowered women fighting back against oppression.
For fans of The Poppy War's fierce female leads and unflinching take on colonialism, The Jasmine Throne delivers a lush, dark fantasy of empire and rebellion, infused with South Asian inspiration and a simmering queer romance that explores the intoxicating pull of forbidden power.
For fans of The Priory of the Orange Tree's epic world-building and queer slow-burn romance, The Jasmine Throne delivers a lush, politically charged fantasy with strong female leads navigating empire-shaking intrigue and forbidden magic in a vividly diverse, Indian-inspired realm.
For fans of The Will of the Many's intricate magic systems and revenge-fueled academy intrigue, The Rage of Dragons delivers a high-stakes tale of relentless training, demonic battles, and societal upheaval in an African-inspired world, blending visceral action with moral complexity.
This book delivers the same intoxicating mix of high-stakes fantasy, slow-burn romance, and intricate worldbuilding that fans of House of Sky and Breath crave, with a fierce female protagonist navigating rebellion and supernatural intrigue in a fresh, dragon-filled realm.