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Sorcerer's Son by Phyllis Eisenstein

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In Sorcerer's Son, did you enjoy ...

... a young protagonist seeking his lost parent and heritage?

The Riddle-Master of Hed by Patricia A. McKillip

If you loved Sorcerer's Son for the quest of a young man, like Dell, searching for his mysterious parent and uncovering his own magical potential, you'll be drawn into Morgon of Hed's journey. McKillip's novel weaves riddles, ancient magic, and a deeply personal quest that echoes the same sense of wonder and self-discovery.

... intimate character-driven fantasy with personal stakes?

The Forgotten Beasts Of Eld by Patricia A. McKillip

If you enjoyed the close focus on Dell, his mother, and their magical lives in Sorcerer's Son, you'll be mesmerized by Sybel's solitary world among mythical beasts and her gradual, deeply personal transformation. This book offers the same intimate, character-centric storytelling with rich emotional nuance.

... a coming-of-age journey focused on magic and self-discovery?

A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin

If Dell’s journey to find his father and understand his own magic resonated with you, you'll appreciate Ged’s path from impetuous youth to wise mage. Le Guin’s classic is a masterful tale of growth, self-realization, and the consequences of power, much like Dell’s gradual coming into his own.

... detailed worldbuilding and unique magical systems?

The Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster Bujold

If you loved the inventive magical rules and the richly textured world of Sorcerer's Son, Bujold’s The Curse of Chalion offers a deeply immersive setting where politics, gods, and magic intertwine. The unique curse and its unraveling will appeal to your love of intricate, well-crafted fantasy worlds.

... humor and wit in a magical adventure?

The Princess Bride by William Goldman

If the playful tone, clever dialogue, and whimsical magical elements in Sorcerer's Son made you smile, you'll love the sharp wit and irreverent humor of The Princess Bride. Goldman's novel is both a swashbuckling adventure and a loving parody, filled with memorable characters and laugh-out-loud moments.

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