10 Best Books Like Finale
If you loved Finale by Stephanie Garber, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like Finale are:
- 1Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson4.5
- 2The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss0Series starter
- 3The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab4.5
- 4Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett4.3#1
- 5A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher4.4
- 6The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien0
- 7The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden0#1
- 8Jade City by Fonda Lee0#1
- 9Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare0#1
- 10Fated by Benedict Jacka0#1

In the stunning finale of the Caraval series, Tella races to prevent Legend's coronation and claim the throne for her sleeping mother, while her sister Scarlett believes she's finally in control by pitting two suitors against each other for her hand in marriage. But with the dangerous Fates now freed and their mother's dark past threatening everything, both sisters find themselves players in the most perilous game yet—where empires, hearts, and lives hang in the balance.
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Detailed Recommendations

The Name of the Wind
Start of An Unfinished seriesby Patrick Rothfuss
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a melancholy and lyrical tone that will resonate with Finale fans.
Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries
Emily Wilde #1 (works standalone)by Heather Fawcett
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a cozy yet dangerous tone that will resonate with Finale fans.

The Bear and the Nightingale
Winternight #1 (works standalone)by Katherine Arden
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a haunting and atmospheric tone that will resonate with Finale fans.
Jade City
Green Bone Saga #1 (works standalone)by Fonda Lee
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a brutal but intimate tone that will resonate with Finale fans.

Sword Catcher
A Planned #1 (works standalone)by Cassandra Clare
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a romantic and dangerous tone that will resonate with Finale fans.

Fated
Alex Verus #1 (works standalone)by Benedict Jacka
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a gritty and cerebral tone that will resonate with Finale fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Finale
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mistborn📚 Series starter | Brandon Sanderson | 4.5 | 2006 | 541 | Start a new series |
| The Name of the Wind📚 Series starter | Patrick Rothfuss | 0 | 2007 | — | Start a new series |
| 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 |
| A Sorceress Comes to Call | T. Kingfisher | 4.4 | 2024 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| The Hobbit | J. R. R. Tolkien | 0 | 2009 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Bear and the Nightingale | Katherine Arden | 0 | 2020 | — | Similar vibes |
| Jade City | Fonda Lee | 0 | 2017 | — | Similar vibes |
| Sword Catcher | Cassandra Clare | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Fated | Benedict Jacka | 0 | 2012 | 322 | Similar vibes |
Authors Who Write Like Stephanie Garber
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Finale?
The most similar books to Finale are Mistborn, The Name of the Wind, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue.
What should I read after Finale?
After finishing Finale, readers most commonly pick up Mistborn next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Stephanie Garber, such as Once Upon a Broken Heart.
Who writes books like Stephanie Garber?
Authors similar to Stephanie Garber include Jessica Townsend, Lisa McMann, Jasper Fforde, Erin Hunter, Andrew Peterson.
What genre is Finale?
Finale is a Fantasy novel by Stephanie Garber, published in 2019. It features elements of Magic, Supernatural, Slow Burn.
How long is Finale?
Finale is 468 pages long.
About Finale
Welcome, welcome to Finale, the third and final book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Caraval series!Welcome, welcome to Caraval...all games must come to an end.It’s been two months since the last Caraval concluded, two months since the Fates have been freed from an enchanted deck of cards, two months since Tella has seen Legend, and two months since Legend claimed the empire’s throne as his own. Now, Legend is preparing for his official coronation and Tella is determined to stop it. She believes her own mother, who still remains in an enchanted sleep, is the rightful heir to the throne.Meanwhile, Scarlett has started a game of her own. She’s challenged Julian and her former fiancé, Count Nicolas d’Arcy, to a competition where the winner will receive her hand in marriage. Finaly, Scarlett feels as if she is in complete control over her life and future. She is unaware that her mother’s past has put her in the greatest danger of all.Caraval is over, but perhaps the greatest game of all has begun―with lives, empires, and hearts all at stake. There are no spectators this time: only those who will win...and those who will lose everything.





