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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 Stone Sky fans.
10 Best Books Like The Stone Sky
If you loved The Stone Sky by N. K. Jemisin, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
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The best books like The Stone Sky 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
- 4The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin0#1
- 5The Black Company by Glen Cook0
- 6Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman4.5
- 7The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo4.3
- 8Gifted & Talented by Olivie Blake3.9
- 9Fated by Benedict Jacka0#1
- 10In The Lives Of Puppets by TJ Klune0
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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 Stone Sky fans.
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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 Stone Sky fans.
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The Fifth Season
Broken Earth #1 (works standalone)by N.K. Jemisin
02015
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a devastating but empowering tone that will resonate with The Stone Sky 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 Stone Sky fans.
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by Leigh Bardugo
4.32025400 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a atmospheric and tense tone that will resonate with The Stone Sky 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 Stone Sky 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 The Stone Sky fans.
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by TJ Klune
0
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a tender and hopeful tone that will resonate with The Stone Sky fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Stone Sky
| 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 |
| The Fifth Season | N.K. Jemisin | 0 | 2015 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Black Company | Glen Cook | 0 | 1984 | — | Similar vibes |
| Neverwhere | Neil Gaiman | 4.5 | 2017 | 448 | Similar vibes |
| The Familiar | Leigh Bardugo | 4.3 | 2025 | 400 | Similar vibes |
| Gifted & Talented | Olivie Blake | 3.9 | 2025 | 512 | Similar vibes |
| Fated | Benedict Jacka | 0 | 2012 | 322 | Similar vibes |
| In The Lives Of Puppets | TJ Klune | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Stone Sky?
The most similar books to The Stone Sky are The Blade Itself, The Poppy War, A Game of Thrones.
What should I read after The Stone Sky?
After finishing The Stone Sky, readers most commonly pick up The Blade Itself next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by N. K. Jemisin, such as The Broken Earth Trilogy.
Who writes books like N. K. Jemisin?
Authors similar to N. K. Jemisin include R.F. Kuang.
What genre is The Stone Sky?
The Stone Sky is a Fantasy novel by N. K. Jemisin.
How long is The Stone Sky?
The Stone Sky is 464 pages long.
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WINNER OF THE HUGO AWARD WINNER OF THE NEBULA AWARD WINNER OF THE LOCUS AWARD FOR BEST FANTASY An Amazon Best Book of the Year The incredible conclusion to the record-breaking triple Hugo award-winning trilogy that began with the The Fifth Season The Moon will soon return. Whether this heralds the destruction of humankind or something worse will depend on two women. Essun has inherited the phenomenal power of Alabaster Tenring. With it, she hopes to find her daughter Nassun and forge a world in which every outcast child can grow up safe. For Nassun, her mother's mastery of the Obelisk Gate comes too late. She has seen the evil of the world, and accepted what her mother will not admit: that sometimes what is corrupt cannot be cleansed, only destroyed. Praise for this trilogy: 'Amazing' Ann Leckie 'Breaks uncharted ground' Library Journal 'Beautiful' Nnedi Okorafor 'Astounding' NPR 'Brilliant' Washington Post The Broken Earth trilogy begins withThe Fifth Season, continues in The Obelisk Gateand concludes with The Stone Sky - out now.