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by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
02023
Why you'll love it:
This romantasy shares a cozy and humorous tone that will resonate with The Princess Bride fans.
10 Best Books Like The Princess Bride
If you loved The Princess Bride by William Goldman, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
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The best books like The Princess Bride are:
- 1Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer0
- 2Morning Glory by LaVyrle Spencer0
- 3We Who Will Die by Stacia Stark4.3
- 4A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas4.2Series starter
- 5House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas4.5Series starter
- 6Shield of Sparrows by Devney Perry4.6
- 7One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig0Series starter
- 8A Touch of Darkness by Scarlett St. Clair4.4
- 9Six Scorched Roses (Crowns of Nyaxia) by Carissa Broadbent4.4
- 10Neon Gods by Katee Robert4.2#1
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3
by Stacia Stark
4.32025423 pages
Why you'll love it:
This romantasy shares a intense and brutal tone that will resonate with The Princess Bride fans.
4
A Court of Thorns and Roses
Start of A Court Of Thorns And Roses seriesby Sarah J. Maas
4.22015448 pages
Why you'll love it:
This romantasy shares a dark but hopeful tone that will resonate with The Princess Bride fans.
5
House of Earth and Blood
Start of Crescent City seriesby Sarah J. Maas
4.52020803 pages
Why you'll love it:
This romantasy shares a grief-heavy but empowering tone that will resonate with The Princess Bride fans.
6
by Devney Perry
4.6
Why you'll love it:
This romantasy shares a intense and empowering tone that will resonate with The Princess Bride fans.
7
One Dark Window
Start of Shepherd King seriesby Rachel Gillig
02021432 pages
Why you'll love it:
This romantasy shares a atmospheric and haunting tone that will resonate with The Princess Bride fans.
8
by Scarlett St. Clair
4.42021400 pages
Why you'll love it:
This romantasy shares a sultry and comfortable tone that will resonate with The Princess Bride fans.
9
by Carissa Broadbent
4.42023224 pages
Why you'll love it:
This romantasy shares a Gothic and yearning tone that will resonate with The Princess Bride fans.
10
Neon Gods
Dark Olympus #1 (works standalone)by Katee Robert
4.22024432 pages
Why you'll love it:
This romantasy shares a dark and sultry tone that will resonate with The Princess Bride fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Princess Bride
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant to the Villain | Hannah Nicole Maehrer | 0 | 2023 | — | Closest match |
| Morning Glory | LaVyrle Spencer | 0 | 1989 | — | Similar vibes |
| We Who Will Die📚 Series starter | Stacia Stark | 4.3 | 2025 | 423 | Start a new series |
| A Court of Thorns and Roses📚 Series starter | Sarah J. Maas | 4.2 | 2015 | 448 | Start a new series |
| House of Earth and Blood📚 Series starter | Sarah J. Maas | 4.5 | 2020 | 803 | Start a new series |
| Shield of Sparrows📚 Series starter | Devney Perry | 4.6 | — | — | Start a new series |
| One Dark Window📚 Series starter | Rachel Gillig | 0 | 2021 | 432 | Start a new series |
| A Touch of Darkness | Scarlett St. Clair | 4.4 | 2021 | 400 | Similar vibes |
| Six Scorched Roses (Crowns of Nyaxia) | Carissa Broadbent | 4.4 | 2023 | 224 | Similar vibes |
| Neon Gods | Katee Robert | 4.2 | 2024 | 432 | Similar vibes |
Authors Who Write Like William Goldman
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Princess Bride?
The most similar books to The Princess Bride are Assistant to the Villain, Morning Glory, We Who Will Die.
What should I read after The Princess Bride?
After finishing The Princess Bride, readers most commonly pick up Assistant to the Villain next.
Who writes books like William Goldman?
Authors similar to William Goldman include Douglas Adams, Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman.
What genre is The Princess Bride?
The Princess Bride is a Romantasy novel by William Goldman, published in 2003. It features elements of Fairy Tale, True Love, Adventure.
How long is The Princess Bride?
The Princess Bride varies in length depending on edition.
Does The Princess Bride have romance/spice?
The Princess Bride has a spice level of 2/5. This book has moderate romantic content.
About The Princess Bride
In this classic fairy tale adventure, farmhand Westley becomes the Dread Pirate Roberts to rescue his true love Buttercup from an unwanted marriage, featuring sword fights, giants, and inconceivable wit. Goldman creates the perfect blend of adventure, romance, and humor through a frame narrative that celebrates storytelling while delivering swashbuckling action. The beloved classic that inspired the iconic film and defined adventure romance, this novel explores themes of true love, revenge, and the power of stories while featuring memorable characters, quotable dialogue, and adventures that prove true love conquers all—usually with the help of skilled swordplay and clever planning.