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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 The Fifth Season fans.
10 Best Books Like The Fifth Season
If you loved The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
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The best books like The Fifth Season are:
- 1A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin0Series starter
- 2The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie4.5Series starter
- 3The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang0Series starter
- 4The Black Company by Glen Cook0
- 5Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman4.5Series starter
- 6Defiance of the Fall: A LitRPG Adventure by JF Brink4.7Series starter
- 7The Primal Hunter by Zogarth4.6Series starter
- 8Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman4.5
- 9Good Omens by Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaiman4.3
- 10Gifted & Talented by Olivie Blake3.9
Fantasy02015
In a world constantly threatened by seismic catastrophes, Essun searches for her missing daughter while the world literally crumbles around her, revealing the complex relationship between the oppresse
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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 The Fifth Season fans.
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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 The Fifth Season fans.
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Dungeon Crawler Carl
Start of Dungeon Crawler Crawler seriesby Matt Dinniman
4.52020446 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a darkly hilarious yet brutal tone that will resonate with The Fifth Season fans.
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Defiance of the Fall: A LitRPG Adventure
Start of Defiance of the Fall seriesby JF Brink
4.72021778 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a grim but empowering tone that will resonate with The Fifth Season fans.
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The Primal Hunter
Start of The Primal Hunter seriesby Zogarth
4.62022714 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a darkly optimistic tone that will resonate with The Fifth Season fans.
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by Neil Gaiman
4.52017448 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a dark and whimsical tone that will resonate with The Fifth Season fans.
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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 The Fifth Season fans.
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by Olivie Blake
3.92025512 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a ruthless and calculating tone that will resonate with The Fifth Season fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Fifth Season
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Game of Thrones📚 Series starter | George R.R. Martin | 0 | 2005 | — | Start a new series |
| 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 |
| The Black Company | Glen Cook | 0 | 1984 | — | Similar vibes |
| Dungeon Crawler Carl📚 Series starter | Matt Dinniman | 4.5 | 2020 | 446 | Start a new series |
| Defiance of the Fall: A LitRPG Adventure📚 Series starter | JF Brink | 4.7 | 2021 | 778 | Start a new series |
| The Primal Hunter📚 Series starter | Zogarth | 4.6 | 2022 | 714 | Start a new series |
| Neverwhere | Neil Gaiman | 4.5 | 2017 | 448 | Similar vibes |
| Good Omens | Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaiman | 4.3 | 1990 | 384 | Similar vibes |
| Gifted & Talented | Olivie Blake | 3.9 | 2025 | 512 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Fifth Season?
The most similar books to The Fifth Season are A Game of Thrones, The Blade Itself, The Poppy War.
What should I read after The Fifth Season?
After finishing The Fifth Season, readers most commonly pick up A Game of Thrones next.
Who writes books like N.K. Jemisin?
Authors similar to N.K. Jemisin include Jessica Townsend, Lisa McMann, Jasper Fforde, Erin Hunter, Andrew Peterson.
What genre is The Fifth Season?
The Fifth Season is a Fantasy novel by N.K. Jemisin, published in 2015. It features elements of Post-Apocalyptic, Oppression, Magic System.
How long is The Fifth Season?
The Fifth Season varies in length depending on edition.
Does The Fifth Season have romance/spice?
The Fifth Season has a spice level of 1/5. This book has light romantic elements.
About The Fifth Season
In a world constantly threatened by seismic catastrophes, Essun searches for her missing daughter while the world literally crumbles around her, revealing the complex relationship between the oppressed orogenes and their society. Jemisin creates groundbreaking fantasy that uses geological forces as magic while exploring systemic oppression and survival through multiple interconnected narratives. Winner of the Hugo Award and first in a trilogy that revolutionized epic fantasy, this novel examines themes of power, oppression, and environmental catastrophe while featuring innovative worldbuilding, complex narrative structure, and unflinching examination of how societies create and maintain systems of control through fear and dehumanization.