In the Third Age, an Age of Prophecy, the World and Time themselves hang in the balance. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth returns again. Ages come and go, leaving memories that become legend. The Wheel of Time Series by Robert Jordan Fans of Arya Stark will enjoy this series as Jorg tries to claim vengeance after being orphaned following the murder of his parents. Reasons you'll like it: Shocks, blood and violence. Returning to his father's castle Jorg must confront horrors from his childhood and carve himself a future with all hands turned against him. Jorg has the ability to master the living and the dead, but there is still one thing that puts a chill in him. The world is in chaos: violence is rife, nightmares everywhere. The Broken Empire Trilogy by Mark Lawrenceįrom being a privileged royal child, raised by a loving mother, Jorg Ancrath has become the Prince of Thorns, a charming, immoral boy leading a grim band of outlaws in a series of raids and atrocities. Read more about the first book in the series: Across the Nightingale Floor by Lian Hearn

Perfect for fans of Daenerys's struggle to reclaim the Iron Throne. Reasons you'll like it: Forbidden love story, political machinations, epic battles. This series follows a young warrior named Takeo in his struggles to avenge his adoptive father, escape the legacy of his biological father, and pursue the love of his life in the midst of an enormous power struggle involving dozens of clan lords and thousands of warriors. The Tales of the Otori Series by Lian Hearn Reasons you'll like it: Kick-ass female characters, graphic violence and different character arcs. Survival is no mean feat, and at the end of the day, dumb luck might be more of an asset than any amount of planning, skill, or noble intention.

Set in the Circle of the World, this is a world filled with bad people who do the right thing, good people who do the wrong thing and stupid people who do the stupid thing. The First Law is a fantasy series composed of a trilogy and three stand-alone novels set in the same world, written by British novelist Joe Abercrombie. Martin is a fan, Robin is punishing to her characters and if Jon Snow is your favourite character, Fitz is a king's bastard. Meanwhile, Prince Regal's jealousy and the indulgence of his own selfish whims threatens to destroy Six Duchies. His uncle, Prince Verity, attempts to wage war on the Red-Ship Raiders from The OutIslands who are attacking the shores of the kingdom by turning the people of the Six Duchies into Forged ones a form of zombification which makes them emotionless. This trilogy follows the life of trained assassin FitzChivalry Farseer (Fitz), in The Six Duchies.

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