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The Black Prism by Brent Weeks

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In The Black Prism, did you enjoy ...

... the intricate, rule-based magic system?

The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson

If you loved the inventive color-based 'Chromaturgy' in The Black Prism, you'll be fascinated by the unique Surgebinding and fabrial technologies in The Way of Kings. Sanderson crafts a rigorously logical magic system, with characters like Kaladin and Shallan uncovering its secrets alongside you as the world’s mysteries unfold.

... morally complex protagonists and shifting allegiances?

Mistborn: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson

Enjoyed the ethical gray areas surrounding Gavin Guile and the hard choices he faces? In Mistborn: The Final Empire, you'll meet Vin and Kelsier, rebels who must make tough, often questionable decisions to overthrow a godlike tyrant. Their layered motivations and shifting loyalties will keep you guessing where your sympathies should lie.

... clever political scheming and power struggles?

The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch

If the political machinations and constant plotting between the Chromeria, the Color Prince, and the rulers of the Seven Satrapies hooked you, you'll love the high-stakes cons and underworld intrigue in The Lies of Locke Lamora. Locke and his crew navigate a city rife with treacherous politics and dangerous plots, always trying to stay one step ahead.

... deeply developed, original fantasy worlds?

The Name Of The Wind by Patrick Rothfuss

If the lush worldbuilding of The Black Prism—with its cultures, religions, and magic—was a draw, you'll be enchanted by the immersive and meticulously crafted setting of The Name of the Wind. Kvothe’s journey takes you through a world as vivid and tangible as the Seven Satrapies, with carefully layered histories and societies.

... stories with vast scope and numerous interwoven plotlines?

Gardens Of The Moon by Steven Erikson

If you relished the epic scale of The Black Prism, with its continent-spanning conflicts and multitude of key players, Gardens of the Moon will deliver even more. Dive into a world where empires clash, magic abounds, and an ensemble cast struggles for survival and power across a sprawling, intricately plotted landscape.

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