If you found yourself drawn in by Thomas Covenant’s epic quest for the One Tree, you’ll love diving into The Eye of the World, where Rand al'Thor and his companions are swept into a world-spanning journey filled with powerful artifacts, prophecies, and a relentless pursuit of a seemingly impossible goal. The group's evolving mission and the sense of high stakes will feel familiar and thrilling.

If you enjoyed the interplay and camaraderie of Covenant’s diverse companions, you’ll be captivated by the Gentlemen Bastards of Camorr. The Lies of Locke Lamora offers a gritty, immersive tale where Locke and his ensemble of clever thieves rely on loyalty, wit, and friendship to survive a city rife with danger and deception.

If you were compelled by Thomas Covenant’s tortured decisions and the gray morality of his journey, you’ll find A Game of Thrones equally engrossing. Characters like Ned Stark, Tyrion Lannister, and Catelyn Stark navigate choices with no easy answers, echoing Covenant’s internal and external struggles amid a world where every action has dire consequences.

If the rich, immersive world of the Land and its mythic history captured your imagination, Tigana will do the same. Guy Gavriel Kay crafts a world where history, memory, and magic are woven together with exquisite detail, drawing you into a setting as layered and alive as Donaldson’s.

If you were moved by Thomas Covenant’s painful growth and transformation, you’ll be fascinated by Essun and the other orogenes in The Fifth Season. Their journeys are marked by inner turmoil, resilience, and the struggle to survive in a world that is as hostile as it is mysterious, offering powerful character arcs and emotional depth.