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Books Like The Riyria Revelations

Sullivan, 2008 · #93 on the Epic Fantasy 101 Booklist · 64/120

A cynical ex-assassin and an idealistic swordsman, thieves for hire, are framed for a king's murder and pulled into a scheme to restore an ancient empire.

Its strongest scores: structure and climax and fights. The five books below have the closest scores across all eleven criteria.

If you liked The Riyria Revelations, read:

1. Raven's Shadow

   Ryan, 2011 · #92 on the list · 66/120

   Vaelin al Sorna, given to a warrior order as a boy, rises through its brutal training into war, faith and a hidden gift.

   Close on mood, theme, further reading, creative details.

2. Greatcoats

   de Castell, 2014 · #86 on the list · 69/120

   The King's travelling magistrates were disbanded when the king was killed. Falcio val Mond keeps the king's final order and keeps judging.

   Close on mood, theme, structure, further reading.

3. The Demon Cycle

   Brett, 2008 · #85 on the list · 70/120

   Demons rise from the ground each night and only magic wards stand between them and humanity. A boy determined to fight back becomes a legend.

   Close on mood, theme, further reading, creative details.

4. Licanius

   Islington, 2014 · #77 on the list · 71/120

   Three students at a school for the gifted are drawn into a war tied to a prophecy, a closing magical Boundary and fate itself.

   Close on mood, theme, structure, further reading.

5. A Land Fit for Heroes

   Morgan, 2008 · #84 on the list · 70/120

   Three veterans of a war against lizard-invaders now live on its bitter fringes. They are drawn back to face a stranger threat, the dwenda.

   Close on mood, theme, further reading, creative details.

How the scores work: each book is rated 1 to 10 on eleven criteria; real-world blend and climax and fights count double, for a maximum of 120. See the full Fantasy 101.