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by J.R.R. Tolkien
01973206 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a noble and melancholic tone that will resonate with The Wheel of Time fans.
10 Best Books Like The Wheel of Time
If you loved The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan & Brandon Sanderson, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like The Wheel of Time are:
- 1The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien0
- 2The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss0Series starter
- 3Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb0Series starter
- 4The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien0
- 5The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon0
- 6The Witcher: The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski0
- 7The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch4.5#1
- 8Uprooted by Naomi Novik0
- 9Jade City by Fonda Lee0#1
- 10Written on the Dark by Guy Gavriel Kay4.6
When the Dark One stirs in his prison, farm boy Rand al'Thor learns he may be the prophesied Dragon Reborn, destined to save the world or break it in the process
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Detailed Recommendations
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The Name of the Wind
Start of An Unfinished seriesby Patrick Rothfuss
02007
Why you'll love it:
A perfect companion read that hits the same notes as The Wheel of Time.
3
Assassin's Apprentice
Start of The Farseer Trilogy seriesby Robin Hobb
02012
Why you'll love it:
A perfect companion read that hits the same notes as The Wheel of Time.
4
by J. R. R. Tolkien
02009
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a cozy yet adventurous tone that will resonate with The Wheel of Time fans.
7
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 The Wheel of Time fans.
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by Naomi Novik
0
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a atmospheric and grounding tone that will resonate with The Wheel of Time fans.
9
Jade City
Green Bone Saga #1 (works standalone)by Fonda Lee
02017
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a brutal but intimate tone that will resonate with The Wheel of Time fans.
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by Guy Gavriel Kay
4.62025320 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a melancholic yet hopeful tone that will resonate with The Wheel of Time fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Wheel of Time
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fellowship of the Ring | J.R.R. Tolkien | 0 | 1973 | 206 | Closest match |
| The Name of the Wind📚 Series starter | Patrick Rothfuss | 0 | 2007 | — | Start a new series |
| Assassin's Apprentice📚 Series starter | Robin Hobb | 0 | 2012 | — | Start a new series |
| The Hobbit | J. R. R. Tolkien | 0 | 2009 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Priory of the Orange Tree | Samantha Shannon | 0 | 2019 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Witcher: The Last Wish | Andrzej Sapkowski | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Lies of Locke Lamora | Scott Lynch | 4.5 | 2006 | 752 | Similar vibes |
| Uprooted | Naomi Novik | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Jade City | Fonda Lee | 0 | 2017 | — | Similar vibes |
| Written on the Dark | Guy Gavriel Kay | 4.6 | 2025 | 320 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Wheel of Time?
The most similar books to The Wheel of Time are The Fellowship of the Ring, The Name of the Wind, Assassin's Apprentice.
What should I read after The Wheel of Time?
After finishing The Wheel of Time, readers most commonly pick up The Fellowship of the Ring next.
Who writes books like Robert Jordan & Brandon Sanderson?
Authors similar to Robert Jordan & Brandon Sanderson include Brandon Sanderson, Robin Hobb.
What genre is The Wheel of Time?
The Wheel of Time is a Fantasy novel by Robert Jordan & Brandon Sanderson. It features elements of Chosen One, Epic Scope, Multiple POV.
How long is The Wheel of Time?
The Wheel of Time varies in length depending on edition.
About The Wheel of Time
When the Dark One stirs in his prison, farm boy Rand al'Thor learns he may be the prophesied Dragon Reborn, destined to save the world or break it in the process. Jordan creates one of fantasy's most ambitious and detailed secondary worlds, with intricate magic systems, complex politics, and a cast of hundreds across fourteen massive volumes. The epic fantasy series that defined the genre for a generation and was completed by Brandon Sanderson after Jordan's death, this sprawling saga explores themes of destiny, gender dynamics, and the cyclical nature of time while featuring some of the most detailed worldbuilding ever attempted and a story scope that spans continents and centuries.