Havingwritten two 10/10 fantasy series, Sanderson is a prolific author within the genre.
Both fantasy series benefit from great twists and turns.
And although their narratives are very different, they both deal with themes of political and social upheaval.
8The Fifth Season By N.K.
Jemisin
For Impressive World-Building
The strengths of Sanderson’s world-building extend beyond his intricate magic systems.
For one, it features a detailed magic system with hard and fast rules that mirror Sanderson’s.
This allows the series to tackle similar themes, even if they do so in different ways.
Jemisin’s writing style is distinct, which setsThe Fifth Seasonapart from Sanderson’s work.
To witness that character transformation, it’s also best to begin withThe Assassin’s Apprentice.
Some of his best action moments have been likened to reading a superhero film on-screen.
These are all things Sanderson fans can appreciate, especially those who enjoy his novels aimed at younger audiences.
She also has some kick-ass female leads, which Sanderson’s books also benefit from.
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One must be familiar with stories like Sanderson’s to get to appreciate what Liu does inThe Dandelion Dynasty.
Sanderson’s books feature many of the tropes in question, so the authors are dissimilar in that regard.
3Blood Over Bright Haven By M.L.
Wang’sBlood Over Bright Havenis taking off.
This makes it an ideal read for anyone who appreciates that element of Sanderson’s backlist.
Blood Over Bright Havenalso boasts great character writing, along with morally gray personalities.
The book’s focus on overcoming a corrupt empire and the questions it raises are also draws.
This makesPromise of Blooda great option for newcomers and fantasy lovers alike.
