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A Clash of Kings
A Song of Ice and Fire (Book 2)
Written by George R. R. Martin
A Clash of Kings by George R. R. Martin plunges Westeros into civil war, where rival rulers rise, alliances shatter, and power is decided by blood, fire, and betrayal.
A Dance with Dragons
A Song of Ice and Fire (Book 5)
Written by George R. R. Martin
A Dance with Dragons by George R. R. Martin expands the epic as power fractures, dragons rise, and ancient magic collides with politics across Westeros and Essos.
A Dawn of Onyx
Sacred Stones (Book 1)
Written by Kate Golden
A Dawn of Onyx by Kate Golden follows healer Arwen Valondale, taken to the court of King Kane Ravenwood, the brutal ruler of Onyx. This romantasy delivers enemies-to-lovers tension, morally grey kings, fated mates, and steamy romance in a fantasy kingdom.
A Feast for Crows
A Song of Ice and Fire (Book 4)
Written by George R. R. Martin
A Feast for Crows by George R. R. Martin explores the aftermath of war, where shattered kingdoms, fragile rulers, and quiet ambition reshape Westeros.
A Game of Thrones
A Song of Ice and Fire (Book 1)
Written by George R. R. Martin
A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin launches an epic fantasy of power, betrayal, and war, where noble houses clash and every choice carries deadly consequences.
A Promise of Peridot
Sacred Stones (Book 2)
Written by Kate Golden
A Promise of Peridot by Kate Golden continues Arwen and Kane's story as their romance deepens whilst kingdoms face war and magical threats. This Sacred Stones sequel escalates stakes, expands world-building, and delivers the steamy, emotional intensity fans crave.
A Reign of Rose
Sacred Stones (Book 3)
Written by Kate Golden
A Reign of Rose by Kate Golden concludes the Sacred Stones trilogy as Arwen and Kane face their greatest threats. This finale delivers on three books of buildup, resolving kingdoms' fate, magical mysteries, and the epic romance fans have passionately followed.
A Storm of Swords
A Song of Ice and Fire (Book 3)
Written by George R. R. Martin
A Storm of Swords by George R. R. Martin delivers devastating twists and brutal consequences as war, betrayal, and power reshape Westeros forever.
The Burning God
The Poppy War (Book 3)
Written by R. F. Kuang
The Burning God by R. F. Kuang concludes the Poppy War Trilogy as Rin faces ultimate war, devastating power, and impossible choices that will decide the fate of the Nikara Empire and her own soul.
The Dragon Republic
The Poppy War (Book 2)
Written by R. F. Kuang
The Dragon Republic by R. F. Kuang continues the Poppy War Trilogy, following Rin as war, political intrigue, and godlike powers escalate, testing loyalty, vengeance, and survival in a fractured empire.
The Poppy War
The Poppy War (Book 1)
Written by R. F. Kuang
The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang is a grimdark fantasy inspired by Chinese history, following Rin as war, gods, and devastating power reshape her destiny.
The Song of Achilles
Written by Madeline Miller
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller is a lyrical retelling of Greek myth, reimagining Achilles through a powerful love story of devotion, fate, and tragedy.
The Sword of Kaigen
Written by M. L. Wang
The Sword of Kaigen by M. L. Wang is a devastating epic fantasy about war, family, grief, and the brutal cost of honour, tradition, and power.
The Wolf in the Whale
Written by Jordanna Max Brodsky
The Wolf in the Whale by Jordanna Max Brodsky is a mythic fantasy blending Inuit and Norse legend in a brutal tale of identity, gods, and survival.