10 Best Books Like The Two Towers
If you loved The Two Towers by J R R Tolkien, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like The Two Towers are:
- 1The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien0
- 2The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien0
- 3Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson4.5
- 4Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb0Series starter
- 5A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher4.4
- 6The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden0#1
- 7Jade City by Fonda Lee0#1
- 8City in Chains by Harry Turtledove4.1
- 9Uprooted by Naomi Novik0
- 10The Witcher: The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski0

The Fellowship has broken, and Frodo and Sam continue their perilous journey toward Mordor to destroy the One Ring, guided by the treacherous Gollum. Meanwhile, Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli pursue the orcs who have captured Merry and Pippin, as the forces of darkness gather strength and Middle-earth teeters on the brink of war. As Saruman's army marches toward Rohan and Sauron's power grows, the scattered heroes must find the courage to face impossible odds in their darkest hour.
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Detailed Recommendations

Assassin's Apprentice
Start of The Farseer Trilogy seriesby Robin Hobb
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a melancholy and introspective tone that will resonate with The Two Towers fans.

The Bear and the Nightingale
Winternight #1 (works standalone)by Katherine Arden
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a haunting and atmospheric tone that will resonate with The Two Towers fans.
Jade City
Green Bone Saga #1 (works standalone)by Fonda Lee
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a brutal but intimate tone that will resonate with The Two Towers fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Two Towers
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fellowship of the Ring | J.R.R. Tolkien | 0 | 1973 | 206 | Closest match |
| The Hobbit | J. R. R. Tolkien | 0 | 2009 | — | Similar vibes |
| Mistborn📚 Series starter | Brandon Sanderson | 4.5 | 2006 | 541 | Start a new series |
| Assassin's Apprentice📚 Series starter | Robin Hobb | 0 | 2012 | — | Start a new series |
| A Sorceress Comes to Call | T. Kingfisher | 4.4 | 2024 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| The Bear and the Nightingale | Katherine Arden | 0 | 2020 | — | Similar vibes |
| Jade City | Fonda Lee | 0 | 2017 | — | Similar vibes |
| City in Chains | Harry Turtledove | 4.1 | 2025 | 328 | Similar vibes |
| Uprooted | Naomi Novik | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Witcher: The Last Wish | Andrzej Sapkowski | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Two Towers?
The most similar books to The Two Towers are The Fellowship of the Ring, The Hobbit, Mistborn.
What should I read after The Two Towers?
After finishing The Two Towers, readers most commonly pick up The Fellowship of the Ring next.
Who writes books like J R R Tolkien?
Authors similar to J R R Tolkien include Robin Hobb, Ursula K. Le Guin, Guy Gavriel Kay.
What genre is The Two Towers?
The Two Towers is a Fantasy novel by J R R Tolkien, published in 1997. It features elements of Quest, Chosen One, Good vs Evil.
How long is The Two Towers?
The Two Towers is 352 pages long.
About The Two Towers
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