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The Blade Itself
Start of First Law seriesby Joe Abercrombie
4.52009624 pages
Why you'll love it:
A perfect companion read that hits the same notes as A Dance With Dragons.
10 Best Books Like A Dance With Dragons
If you loved A Dance With Dragons by George R. R. Martin , here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
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The best books like A Dance With Dragons are:
- 1The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie4.5Series starter
- 2A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin0Series starter
- 3Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb0Series starter
- 4Jade City by Fonda Lee0#1
- 5The Witcher: The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski0
- 6The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch4.5#1
- 7The Incandescent by Emily Tesh4.4
- 8City in Chains by Harry Turtledove4.1
- 9The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon0
- 10The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss0Series starter
As winter tightens its grip on Westeros, Daenerys Targaryen struggles to rule the ancient city of Meereen while her dragons grow increasingly dangerous and uncontrollable. Meanwhile, Jon Snow faces impossible choices as Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, and Tyrion Lannister embarks on a perilous journey across the narrow sea that will forever change his fate. The game of thrones reaches a deadly crescendo as old alliances crumble and new threats emerge from both the frozen north and the burning east.
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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 A Dance With Dragons fans.
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Assassin's Apprentice
Start of The Farseer Trilogy seriesby Robin Hobb
02012
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a melancholy and introspective tone that will resonate with A Dance With Dragons fans.
4
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 A Dance With Dragons fans.
6
The Lies of Locke Lamora
Gentleman Bastard #1 (works standalone)by Scott Lynch
4.52006752 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a witty but brutal tone that will resonate with A Dance With Dragons fans.
7
by Emily Tesh
4.42025432 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a dark and introspective tone that will resonate with A Dance With Dragons fans.
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by Harry Turtledove
4.12025328 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a gritty but hopeful tone that will resonate with A Dance With Dragons fans.
10
The Name of the Wind
Start of An Unfinished seriesby Patrick Rothfuss
02007
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a melancholy and lyrical tone that will resonate with A Dance With Dragons fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like A Dance With Dragons
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Blade Itself📚 Series starter | Joe Abercrombie | 4.5 | 2009 | 624 | Start a new series |
| A Game of Thrones📚 Series starter | George R.R. Martin | 0 | 2005 | — | Start a new series |
| Assassin's Apprentice📚 Series starter | Robin Hobb | 0 | 2012 | — | Start a new series |
| Jade City | Fonda Lee | 0 | 2017 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Witcher: The Last Wish | Andrzej Sapkowski | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Lies of Locke Lamora | Scott Lynch | 4.5 | 2006 | 752 | Similar vibes |
| The Incandescent | Emily Tesh | 4.4 | 2025 | 432 | Similar vibes |
| City in Chains | Harry Turtledove | 4.1 | 2025 | 328 | Similar vibes |
| The Priory of the Orange Tree | Samantha Shannon | 0 | 2019 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Name of the Wind📚 Series starter | Patrick Rothfuss | 0 | 2007 | — | Start a new series |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to A Dance With Dragons?
The most similar books to A Dance With Dragons are The Blade Itself, A Game of Thrones, Assassin's Apprentice.
What should I read after A Dance With Dragons?
After finishing A Dance With Dragons, readers most commonly pick up The Blade Itself next.
Who writes books like George R. R. Martin ?
Authors similar to George R. R. Martin include Joe Abercrombie, Robin Hobb.
What genre is A Dance With Dragons?
A Dance With Dragons is a Fantasy novel by George R. R. Martin , published in 2099. It features elements of Dragon.
How long is A Dance With Dragons?
A Dance With Dragons varies in length depending on edition.
About A Dance With Dragons
A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE is one of the most beloved and bestselling series in fantasy, and A DANCE WITH DRAGONS quickly became a major hardcover phenomenon. For here is more of the dark, epic fantasy that has led Time magazine to call Martin 'The American Tolkien.' Functioning hand-in-hand with its companion volume, A FEAST FOR CROWS, A DANCE WITH DRAGONS picks up the tales of those both in the north of the kingdom and across the seas, completing a picture, reuniting a narrative arc, and ushering in a whole new era for the history of the Seven Kingdoms.