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A sprawling, puzzle-box epic fantasy where forgotten histories and ancient prophecies collide in a thrilling race against time. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Shadow of What Was Lost (The Licanius Trilogy Book 1).
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The Ruin of Kings
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A sprawling, puzzle-box epic that gleefully dismantles classic fantasy tropes through snarky footnotes, dual timelines, and a deeply cynical protagonist.
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Blood Song
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A gritty, shadow-drenched descent into a brutal martial crucible where survival demands becoming a weapon.
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The Sword of Kaigen
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The emperor's blades
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A gritty, high-stakes trial by fire where grief is forged into a weapon through grueling training and shadowy political intrigue.
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Promise Of Blood
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A gritty, gunpowder-scented plunge into the bloody aftermath of a revolution where magic and muskets collide.
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Last Argument of Kings
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A brutal, darkly hilarious masterclass in subverting every heroic fantasy trope you hold dear.
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Malice
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A sprawling, blood-soaked epic that slowly tightens the noose, transforming a classic coming-of-age tale into a brutal fight for survival.
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Tower Lord
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A sprawling, battle-scarred epic where weary warriors are dragged back into the fray by the inescapable pull of destiny.
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The Misenchanted Sword
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A wry, grounded exploration of what happens when a magical destiny turns out to be a massive logistical headache.
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Havemercy
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A thrilling epic fantasy where mechanical dragons soar and a ragtag group of unlikely allies must overcome scandal and treachery to save their kingdom.
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Last of the Wilds
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A tense, high-stakes fantasy where fragile alliances and terrible discoveries force a world-altering choice.
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The Spider's War
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A sweeping, deeply pragmatic epic where the sharpest weapons are ledgers, alliances, and the heavy burden of consequence.
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