With prophecies, sword fighting, and sorcery, it sounds like every other fantastical tale. Young villagers must set off on a quest to save the world from unspeakable evil. The Wheel of Time Series by Robert Jordanīook 1 of this series, The Eye of the World, starts in the typical fashion. This makes it a great series to jump into if you’re looking for a book series like Game of Thrones. With magic, orcs, and warring kingdoms, The First Law has all the hallmarks of a classic high fantasy. You may find yourself undecided whether a character is a hero or villain as they journey through war-torn lands. From the first book, the story follows six protagonists, each of whom can be described as “morally gray” at best. Like Game of Thrones, this trilogy is told from multiple points of view. Together, they must learn the truth about their kingdom’s history and prepare for the coming war. When Simon helps the king’s brother escape the castle dungeons, he unwittingly becomes a witness to the king’s evil deeds.Īs he flees from the king’s soldiers, he makes friends with humans and non-humans. The series opens with The Dragonbone Chair, which is told from the point-of-view of a kitchen boy named Simon. The story takes place on Osten Ard, a Westeros-like continent shared by multiple kingdoms. Martin himself credits the Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn trilogy as the inspiring force behind Game of Thrones. Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn by Tad Williams The Faithful and the Fallen Series by John Gwynne An Ember in the Ashes Series by Sabaa Tahir The Stormlight Archive Series by Brandon Sanderson
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