1
by Jim Butcher
4.42011368 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a wisecracking and gritty tone that will resonate with Fated fans.
10 Best Books Like Fated
If you loved Fated by Benedict Jacka, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like Fated are:
- 1Fool Moon by Jim Butcher4.4
- 2Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare0#1
- 3Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke0
- 4The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab4.5
- 5Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett4.3#1
- 6Jade City by Fonda Lee0#1
- 7Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman4.5
- 8The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang0Series starter
- 9A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin0Series starter
- 10Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson4.5
Alex Verus runs a magic shop in London and possesses the rare ability to see possible futures, giving him an edge in the hidden world of mages. When multiple factions approach him to unlock a dangerous relic from an ancient mage war, his precognitive powers reveal that taking the job will likely be a death sentence. But sometimes the most dangerous path is the only one that leads to survival.
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Detailed Recommendations
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Sword Catcher
A Planned #1 (works standalone)by Cassandra Clare
0
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a romantic and dangerous tone that will resonate with Fated fans.
3
by Susanna Clarke
02009
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a scholarly and melancholic tone that will resonate with Fated fans.
4
by V. E. Schwab
4.52023448 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a melancholy and yearning tone that will resonate with Fated fans.
5
Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries
Emily Wilde #1 (works standalone)by Heather Fawcett
4.32023335 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a cozy yet dangerous tone that will resonate with Fated fans.
6
Jade City
Green Bone Saga #1 (works standalone)by Fonda Lee
02017
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a brutal but intimate tone that will resonate with Fated fans.
7
by Neil Gaiman
4.52017448 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a dark and whimsical tone that will resonate with Fated fans.
8
The Poppy War
Start of Poppy War seriesby R.F. Kuang
02018
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a brutal and unforgiving tone that will resonate with Fated fans.
9
A Game of Thrones
Start of A Song of Ice and Fire seriesby George R.R. Martin
02005
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a brutal and cynical tone that will resonate with Fated fans.
10
by Brandon Sanderson
4.52006541 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a hopeful and triumphant tone that will resonate with Fated fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Fated
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fool Moon | Jim Butcher | 4.4 | 2011 | 368 | Closest match |
| Sword Catcher | Cassandra Clare | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell | Susanna Clarke | 0 | 2009 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue | V. E. Schwab | 4.5 | 2023 | 448 | Similar vibes |
| Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries | Heather Fawcett | 4.3 | 2023 | 335 | Similar vibes |
| Jade City | Fonda Lee | 0 | 2017 | — | Similar vibes |
| Neverwhere | Neil Gaiman | 4.5 | 2017 | 448 | Similar vibes |
| The Poppy War📚 Series starter | R.F. Kuang | 0 | 2018 | — | Start a new series |
| A Game of Thrones📚 Series starter | George R.R. Martin | 0 | 2005 | — | Start a new series |
| Mistborn📚 Series starter | Brandon Sanderson | 4.5 | 2006 | 541 | Start a new series |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Fated?
The most similar books to Fated are Fool Moon, Sword Catcher, Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell.
What should I read after Fated?
After finishing Fated, readers most commonly pick up Fool Moon next.
Who writes books like Benedict Jacka?
Authors similar to Benedict Jacka include Jim Butcher.
What genre is Fated?
Fated is a Fantasy novel by Benedict Jacka, published in 2012. It features elements of Magic, Mystery, Urban Fantasy.
How long is Fated?
Fated is 322 pages long.
About Fated
Alex Verus is part of a world hidden in plain sight, running a magic shop in London. And while Alex's own powers aren't as showy as some mages, he does have the advantage of foreseeing the possible future--allowing him to pull off operations that have a million-to-one-chance of success.But when Alex is approached by multiple factions to crack open a relic from a long-ago mage war, he knows that whatever is inside must be beyond powerful. And thanks to his abilities, Alex can predict that by taking the job, his odds of survival are about to go from slim to none...