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The Blade Itself
Start of First Law seriesby Joe Abercrombie
4.52009624 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a darkly cynical tone that will resonate with Neverwhere fans.
10 Best Books Like Neverwhere
If you loved Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like Neverwhere are:
- 1The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie4.5Series starter
- 2The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang0Series starter
- 3A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin0Series starter
- 4Good Omens by Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaiman4.3
- 5American Gods by Neil Gaiman0
- 6Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare0#1
- 7Fated by Benedict Jacka0#1
- 8A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher4.4
- 9The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch4.5#1
- 10The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden0#1
When Richard Mayhew helps a mysterious bleeding girl named Door on a London street, he's pulled into London Below—a dark, magical world that exists beneath the city most people know. Suddenly invisible to his old life above, Richard must navigate a bizarre realm filled with monsters, angels, and deadly assassins to find his way back to the world he once knew. But in this strange underground London where nothing is as it seems, survival itself becomes the greatest challenge.
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Detailed Recommendations
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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 Neverwhere fans.
3
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 Neverwhere fans.
4
by Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaiman
4.31990384 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a witty and irreverent tone that will resonate with Neverwhere fans.
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by Neil Gaiman
02010
Why you'll love it:
Another Neil Gaiman book — if you love their writing style, this is a natural next pick.
6
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 Neverwhere fans.
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Fated
Alex Verus #1 (works standalone)by Benedict Jacka
02012322 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a gritty and cerebral tone that will resonate with Neverwhere fans.
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by T. Kingfisher
4.42024336 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a dark but ultimately hopeful tone that will resonate with Neverwhere fans.
9
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 Neverwhere fans.
10
The Bear and the Nightingale
Winternight #1 (works standalone)by Katherine Arden
02020
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a haunting and atmospheric tone that will resonate with Neverwhere fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Neverwhere
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Blade Itself📚 Series starter | Joe Abercrombie | 4.5 | 2009 | 624 | Start a new series |
| 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 |
| Good Omens | Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaiman | 4.3 | 1990 | 384 | Similar vibes |
| American Gods | Neil Gaiman | 0 | 2010 | — | Same author |
| Sword Catcher | Cassandra Clare | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Fated | Benedict Jacka | 0 | 2012 | 322 | Similar vibes |
| A Sorceress Comes to Call | T. Kingfisher | 4.4 | 2024 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| The Lies of Locke Lamora | Scott Lynch | 4.5 | 2006 | 752 | Similar vibes |
| The Bear and the Nightingale | Katherine Arden | 0 | 2020 | — | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Neverwhere?
The most similar books to Neverwhere are The Blade Itself, The Poppy War, A Game of Thrones.
What should I read after Neverwhere?
After finishing Neverwhere, readers most commonly pick up The Blade Itself next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Neil Gaiman, such as Coraline.
Who writes books like Neil Gaiman?
Authors similar to Neil Gaiman include Terry Pratchett.
What genre is Neverwhere?
Neverwhere is a Fantasy novel by Neil Gaiman, published in 2017.
How long is Neverwhere?
Neverwhere is 448 pages long.
About Neverwhere
Discover Neil Gaiman''s Neverwhere, the extraordinary modern classic from the bestselling author of American Gods, illustrated for the first time by 2015-2017 UK Children''s Laureate Chris Riddell. This beautiful edition features the fully illustrated short story, ''How the Marquis Got His Coat Back'', and will delight fans of Coraline, The Book of Dust and Goth Girl.''Gaiman is, simply put, a treasure-house of story, and we are lucky to have him'' Stephen KingUnder the streets of London lies a world most people could never dream of.When Richard Mayhew helps a mysterious girl he finds bleeding on the pavement, his boring life changes in an instant. Her name is Door, she''s on the run from two assassins in black suits and she comes from London Below.His act of kindness leads him to a place filled with monsters and angels, a Beast in a labyrinth and an Earl who holds Court in a Tube train.It is strangely familiar yet utterly bizarre.