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Souldancer by Brian Niemeier

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In Souldancer, did you enjoy ...

... morally complex protagonists navigating dark worlds?

The Broken Empire: Prince of Thorns by Mark Lawrence

If you were drawn to Souldancer for its protagonists who don't fit a classic hero mold, you'll find The Broken Empire equally compelling. Jorg Ancrath's ruthless journey through a brutal world is filled with questionable choices and inner conflict, much like Souldancer’s complex heroes. Lawrence crafts a dark, gripping narrative that keeps you questioning who you should root for.

... deeply detailed and mysterious worldbuilding?

The Book of the New Sun: Shadow & Claw by Gene Wolfe

If you loved the richly layered universe in Souldancer, The Book of the New Sun will captivate you with its enigmatic setting and deep mythos. Wolfe's world is full of ancient technology, cryptic societies, and hidden histories, rewarding readers who relish piecing together sprawling, imaginative worlds.

... epic stories spanning continents and civilizations?

The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin

For fans of Souldancer’s grand scope—where destinies intertwine across worlds—The Fifth Season delivers a story that spans continents, civilizations, and cataclysmic events. Jemisin weaves multiple timelines and perspectives into an epic tapestry, exploring the fate of humanity on a dying planet.

... multi-layered plots with interwoven stories and agendas?

Perdido Street Station by China Miéville

If you enjoyed how Souldancer juggles multiple plotlines and hidden agendas, Perdido Street Station will enthrall you. Miéville's novel features a teeming city full of intersecting characters, sinister plots, and unexpected convergences, all woven into a dense, imaginative narrative.

... unexpected twists that upend characters’ fates?

The Traitor Baru Cormorant by Seth Dickinson

If the shocking revelations and narrative turns in Souldancer kept you on the edge of your seat, The Traitor Baru Cormorant will do the same. Dickinson’s story is packed with betrayals and surprise developments as Baru navigates deadly political intrigue, making for a tense, twist-filled experience.

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