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Readers who enjoyed The World We Make by N.K. Jemisin also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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He Who Fights with Monsters 6: A LitRPG Adventure by Shirtaloon, Travis Deverell
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsExperience an isekai culture clash as a laid-back Australian finds himself in a very serious world. See him gain suspiciously evil powers through a unique progression system combining cultivation and traditional LitRPG elements. Enjoy a weak-to-strong story with a main character who earns his power without overshadowing everyone around him, with plenty of loot, adventurers, gods and magic... -
![Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman]()
Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsIt's the most-watched game show in the galaxy!In a flash, every human-erected construction on Earth--from Buckingham Palace to the tiniest of sheds to all the trucks and cars--collapses in a heap, sinking into the ground. The buildings and all the people inside, they've all been atomized and transformed into the dungeon: an 18-level labyrinth filled with traps, monsters, and loot... -
![Dawn of the Void Book Two by Phil Tucker]()
Dawn of the Void Book Two by Phil Tucker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe countdown to Nemesis 3 has begun, pushing humanity closer to the brink of extinction. James and his team are now Earth's last line of defense amidst the chaos of New York City.But with each Nemesis wave they defeat and each power James unveils, a grim truth unfolds: they're being manipulated. The enemy not only predicts their actions, it feeds on them... -
![Backyard Dungeon 4 by Logan Jacobs]()
Backyard Dungeon 4 by Logan Jacobs
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMy life has certainly taken a turn for the better ever since I found the hidden underground dungeon in my backyard.But living two lives is certainly not easy.Not only do I have to contend with nosy neighbors and a sketchy Irishman who fences my loot, but there’s still the problem of my wife’s crazy half-brother hanging over my head... -
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![Stars Asunder by Tao Wong]()
Stars Asunder by Tao Wong
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTo gain his Master Class, John Lee made a deal with the Erethran Empire. Now, the Empire has come to collect on the debt, forcing him to appear in their capital after his last fight. Thrown into Galactic politics of a militarised, System-based society; John will have to weigh consequences of the decisions he's been asked to make and confront the warped reality of a System-created empire... -
![Rand by Silvia Shaw]()
Rand by Silvia Shaw
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAn epic story of magic, heroism, love, and treachery, Rand is a magical world ruled by an imperial line of Queens. Three hundred years ago, its most powerful talisman, a medallion called the Circle of Sheda, was taken through the portal and lost. When Dr... -
![How I Stole the Princess's White Knight and Turned Him to Villainy: The Complete Works by A.J. Sherwood]()
How I Stole the Princess's White Knight and Turned Him to Villainy: The Complete Works by A.J. Sherwood
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWhat’s a white knight to do when his princess is causing utter havoc leading in mass murder? Go to the famous Black Sorcerer of Grimslock for help, apparently.What’s a black sorcerer to do when the white knight comes to him for help? Keep him, naturally.Devan does not approve of this payment plan. Tan does.(This compilation includes a bonus short story. It is utter crack... -
![Progression by Dave Willmarth]()
Progression by Dave Willmarth
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsAllistor, now both a Planetary Prince of Earth, and Emperor of Orion, and faces a new set of challenges. Thrust completely unprepared into the realm of interplanetary politics, he must navigate the pitfalls of dealing with more powerful races and factions.At the same time, he strives to continue his mission to strengthen the human race... -
![Gathering Mage by Michael Taggart]()
Gathering Mage by Michael Taggart
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJason is getting ready to have the adventure of his life!He and Sandy are heading to the Gathering, which is a conference where the Heads of the Households of the supernatural world network, talk about problems and solutions facing the Houses, and learn a few things.Jason is going just to support Sandy, and figures he’ll have a mildly interesting time and be home soon... -
![Dragon Oracle by Ava Richardson]()
Dragon Oracle by Ava Richardson
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Rebellion has several battle victories under its belt, but although Desiree Black is credited for the war’s turn, she still has one goal—freeing her parents from the Spirit King’s grip. The problem is that the magic clouding her parents’ allegiance is all-powerful, and no record exists of a successful attempt to break the Mind Trap... -
![A Comissão Chapeleira by Renata Ventura]()
A Comissão Chapeleira by Renata Ventura
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAtormentados pelos crimes que cometeu em seu primeiro ano como bruxo, tudo que Hugo mais queria naquele início de 1998 era paz de espírito, para que pudesse ao menos tentar ser uma pessoa melhor... -
![Crossroads and the Himalayan Crystals by C. Toni Graham]()
Crossroads and the Himalayan Crystals by C. Toni Graham
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsAn ordinary school day in Middlefield turns into a mystical tale filled with endless adventures of magic, fairies, flying horses, and danger. A modern-day saga of four young teens who find themselves trapped in another realm-"The Otherworld"-where they must abide by an evil druid's bidding or risk endangering the lives of their loved ones and the magical beings they have befriended... -
![Melee Mage by Michael Taggart]()
Melee Mage by Michael Taggart
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter getting punched in the face by a golem, Jason discovers he desperately needs two things: a much better offense and a much better defense. To a hammer, everything looks like a nail, and to a mage, everything is solved with magic. That is, unless your magic is small and restricted like Jason’s... -
![A Feiticeira de São Judas Tadeu dos Milagres by Isa Prospero]()
A Feiticeira de São Judas Tadeu dos Milagres by Isa Prospero
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAos 83 anos, Dona Simone leva uma vida pacata no interior de São Paulo – até que um dia recebe uma herança mágica extraviada há décadas. Com a ajuda do neto e de um amigo inesperado, Simone terá que descobrir o que significa exatamente ser uma bruxa... -
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![Southern Storm by Randi Darren]()
Southern Storm by Randi Darren
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 24 ratings[Spoiler for the faint hearted at the bottom of the blurb. Please read all the way through.] Before world war two could reach its conclusion, the world suffered what could only be defined as a cataclysm. Now, Yosemite city stands as the gateway between two worlds, and an equal power in the continent. Unfortunately it’s surrounded on all sides by those who would love to see them fail... -
![The Dungeon Slayer by Konrad Ryan]()
The Dungeon Slayer by Konrad Ryan
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsMankind has been under attack for fifty years by the awesome power of bosses and monsters who are the denizens of dungeons. Monsters started these attacks when a mystical beast named Raekast appeared and threatened the world, eradicating human life from several continents...Categorized as:
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![Joined by Mel Todd]()
Joined by Mel Todd
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDearly beloved, we are gathered here….Weddings are never easy. But a wedding for your best friend has it's own certain brand of joy. Jo and Sable are getting married and I'm going to be their Person of Honor.Easy, right?Between defending my dissertation, dealing with wedding plans gone wild, freaking out brides, and my own miss givings, it's going to take a miracle to get us all to the altar... -
![Sidewinders by Robert V.S. Redick]()
Sidewinders by Robert V.S. Redick
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTwo brothers flee an army of fanatics across a vast and magical desert in this white-knuckle sequel to Master Assassins from Robert V.S. Redick, author of The Red Wolf Conspiracy. The worst of rivals, the closest of friends, the two most wanted men in a war-torn world: Kandri and Mektu Hinjuman have cheated death so often it’s begun to feel like a way of life... -
![Time Return by Micah Caida]()
Time Return by Micah Caida
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn this coming of age debut trilogy, USA Today Micah Caida turns dystopian young adult fiction on its ear with a breathtakingly fresh science fiction, fantasy story that is as much a thriller as it is a romantic tale. Her Time. His Time. No Time Rayen promised to return, Gabby must return, and Tony can’t return... -
![Dragon Deep by Ava Richardson]()
Dragon Deep by Ava Richardson
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTo achieve victory, Dez must risk everything they’ve fought for—and everyone she loves.The defeat of the Spirit King’s armies revealed his true plan to overthrow the Creator Goddess and claim her power. But the Spirit King isn’t about to go down without a fight. Now, with forces depleted from their successful campaign, Desiree Black will lead a weary Rebellion company into the Ancient Deeps... -
![Magus by Erik Schubach]()
Magus by Erik Schubach
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTwenty one years ago, Evander Laun and Natalia Havashire went on the air throughout the world on almost every news channel simultaneously, to reveal to the human race that Elves walked among us. It is the most-watched historical event in modern times... -
![The Elemental Series Boxset by Shannon Mayer]()
The Elemental Series Boxset by Shannon Mayer
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Elemental Boxset has the first three books in the series: Recurve, Breakwater, and Firestorm PLUS the novella "Peta" PLUS the original version of Recurve that has never before been published.“If you like iron-willed heroines, forces of nature, and rooting for the underdog, then you’ll love Shannon Mayer’s enthralling tale!”"My name is Larkspur, and I am an Elemental... -
![Breath of Life by Jocelynn Drake]()
Breath of Life by Jocelynn Drake
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsCaelan wants his throne back.The bargain has been struck, and it’s time to return home.But the situation is worse in Erya than he previously suspected. Betrayal runs deep in the streets of Stormbreak, and finding people he can trust will be treacherous.He has no choice, though. He’s fighting for his birthright, and maybe even a little revenge if he can get it... -
![Elder Druid by India Drummond]()
Elder Druid by India Drummond
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAs the Druid Hall celebrates the completion of the Mistgate, their leader Munro is abducted, leaving them in disarray. Queen Eilidh declares Munro dead, which threatens the fragile balance of power in the Halls of Mist. With the druids crippled by grief and uncertainty, no one notices the insidious force influencing them from a dark mirror realm... -
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![Apocalypse Rising by D.B. King, Nick Law]()
Apocalypse Rising by D.B. King, Nick Law
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe system came. The apocalypse ended. And now new worlds have merged with Earth.For Bain Lee, it means leveling his Ocularist class beyond its previous limits. With this strange class, and the ability to see into the inner workings of the system, he may find the magic skills needed to earn his redemption. And not only that, but discover the secret behind the system itself...Categorized as:
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![Home Sweet Home by Robert M. Kerns]()
Home Sweet Home by Robert M. Kerns
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsEarth. A world untouched by magic, or so its people believe.Gavin’s unexpected return shatters that belief, throwing the world into panic.And all Gavin wants is to return to Drakmoor...Categorized as:
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![The Knighthood by Evan Currie]()
The Knighthood by Evan Currie
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA war was fought. Humanity lost.Time for a rematch.The world fell, the invaders won, and Demons now ruled what had once been man's domain. The great works of a once powerful civilization lie in ruins, its people having forgotten the wonders of their forefathers as they now live in the yoke... -
![Excise by Ryan DeBruyn]()
Excise by Ryan DeBruyn
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOtherworldly invasions. Nuclear meltdowns converted to dark power. A quest assigned by the Planet itself.Three weeks ago the world started anew as buildings literally stood up, fearsome monsters materialized, and humanity’s way of life changed forever. Now, Rockland Barkclay must continue to protect his people from a new threat while dealing with internal issues that keep popping up... -
![Eastern Expansion by Randi Darren]()
Eastern Expansion by Randi Darren
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 26 ratings[Spoiler for the faint hearted at the bottom of the blurb. Please read all the way through.] Before world war two could reach its conclusion, the world suffered what could only be defined as a cataclysm. Now, Yosemite city stands as the gateway between two worlds. The empire of humanity to the west, and the wild wastes to the east... -
![To Walk in the Way of Lions by H. Leighton Dickson]()
To Walk in the Way of Lions by H. Leighton Dickson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe conclusion to the sweeping epic that began in 'To Journey in the Year of the Tiger'. 'To Walk in the Way of Lions' picks up where Journey leaves off, in the harsh deserts of Khanisthan... -
![Battle of Forces: Sera Toujours by Ali Vali]()
Battle of Forces: Sera Toujours by Ali Vali
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn book two of the Forces series, Kendal and Piper return to New Orleans, both now immortal. The peace along the Mississippi River is short-lived with the arrival of Kendal’s old friends, Morgaine and Lenore. They come with an order from the Genesis Clan for Kendal to return with them to face judgment for mixing the elixir of the sun for Piper without their consent... -
![Order of the Dragonbonded: Book of Air by J.D. Hart]()
Order of the Dragonbonded: Book of Air by J.D. Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBeing bonded to a peevish adolescent wyvern can be pretty irritating, and Conner Stonefield wants nothing more than to ditch his dragon and get back to his simple life. But he soon discovers that the dragon may be the only one on his side... -
![Ripples by Meaghan Rauscher]()
Ripples by Meaghan Rauscher
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMARINA. THAT DREADED NAME IS ALWAYS ON LISSIE’S MIND. BUT NOW THERE IS A NEW NAME THAT HAUNTS HER EVERY NIGHTMARE. After weeks of endless waiting and anxious worrying, Lissie is more than ready to save Patrick from his captors in Hyvar. The Lathmorians are ready to attack and this time she’s going with them... -
![Dead Lez Walking by G. Benson]()
Dead Lez Walking by G. Benson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne hospital. One zombie virus. One desperate group. One way out.A new virus has appeared, and all Taren can do is groan. Being a nurse in Accident and Emergency has its downsides, and dealing with the flood of people freaking out over symptoms they don’t really have is definitely one of them... -
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![The Blades of the Borderlands by Andrey Vasilyev]()
The Blades of the Borderlands by Andrey Vasilyev
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe most anticipated sequel of the best Russian LitRPG series: Book 11 is the triumphant return of the Fayroll series... -
![A Arma Escarlate by Renata Ventura]()
A Arma Escarlate by Renata Ventura
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsO ano é 1997. Em meio a um intenso tiroteio, durante uma das épocas mais sangrentas da favela Santa Marta, no Rio de Janeiro, um menino de 13 anos descobre que é bruxo.Jurado de morte pelos chefes do tráfico, Hugo foge com apenas um objetivo em mente: aprender magia o suficiente para voltar e enfrentar o bandido que ameaça sua família... -
![Dead Stars - Part One by Ben Galley]()
Dead Stars - Part One by Ben Galley
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe sky is falling. The world trembles beneath it.Emaneska is crying out for a saviour. Somebody is hunting down the Written mages in the wilds. Murdering and skinning them alive. Who? A mere girl. A girl who was born to rip the stars from the sky and bring them crashing down to earth. The direst enemy Emaneska has ever faced.In the wake of the Battle of Krauslung, the world has changed... -
![Town Under by Tao Wong, K.T. Hanna]()
Town Under by Tao Wong, K.T. Hanna
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Post-Apocalyptic LitRPGWhat's worse than Australian wildlife? Mutated Australian wildlife.The System Apocalypse has come to Australia, altering native organisms and importing even more menacing creatures to the most dangerous continent on Earth. For Kira Kent, plant biologist, the System arrives while she's pulling an all nighter at work with her pair of kids in tow... -
![Steelheart Chapter Sampler by Brandon Sanderson]()
Steelheart Chapter Sampler by Brandon Sanderson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe first five chapters of Brandon's Sanderson's upcoming novel. Summary: At age eight, David watched as his father was killed by an Epic, a human with superhuman powers, and now, ten years later, he joins the Reckoners-the only people who are trying to kill the Epics and end their tyranny... -
![Warrior by Terry Brooks]()
Warrior by Terry Brooks
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn 1997, Terry Brooks reinvented the fantasy genre with Running with the Demon, a dark contemporary urban fantasy. Now he returns to that Word and Void mythos with a novella sure to delight his readers and a story as powerful as that previous trilogy. Sinnissippi Park, in Hopewell, Illinois, has long been a place of magic...Categorized as:
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![Dawn of Darkness by Amy Hopkins, Michael Anderle]()
Dawn of Darkness by Amy Hopkins, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen the greatest horrors exist in the mind, how do you deal with a man who puts them there? Julianne may have saved Tahn, but the battle has only just begun. An upstart young lord decides Tahn is ripe for the picking, but a quick mind-read reveals there's more to this than meets the eye... -
![A Murder of Shadows by John Conroe]()
A Murder of Shadows by John Conroe
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAs the old saying goes: The First is the Heir, the Second is the Spare, and of the Rest – Beware!Savid DelaCrotia is the third born son of one of the Kingdom of Montshire’s oldest and most respected High families. Cast aside by his father at an early age, it’s up to him to make his own way and create his own honor... -
![The Wraiths of Will and Pleasure by Storm Constantine]()
The Wraiths of Will and Pleasure by Storm Constantine
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHailed as "a literary fantasist of outstanding power and originality" by Michael Moorcock, Storm Constantine is one of the most exciting and innovative fantasy writers of her generation... -
![Druid Lords by India Drummond]()
Druid Lords by India Drummond
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe druids of Caledonia have taken their place in the Halls of Mist, only to learn that their path is fraught with many dangers. When their newest member finds a woman of magical talents in Amsterdam, their troubles multiply. Lying between them and a peaceful existence are a dead prince, a furious queen, and a druid accused of murder... -
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![The House in the Cerulean Sea [Sneak Peek] by T.J. Klune]()
The House in the Cerulean Sea [Sneak Peek] by T.J. Klune
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA magical island. A dangerous task. A burning secret.An enchanting love story, masterfully told, The House in the Cerulean Sea is about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place—and realizing that family is yours.The House in the Cerulean Sea is Lambda Literary Award-winning author TJ Klune’s breakout contemporary fantasy... -
![Marion Zimmer Bradley's Darkover by Marion Zimmer Bradley, Elisabeth Waters]()
Marion Zimmer Bradley's Darkover by Marion Zimmer Bradley, Elisabeth Waters
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsReturn to Darkover, the planet of the Bloody Sun, with this collection of stories written by the originator of this world... -
![Critical Failures VI (Caverns and Creatures) by Robert Bevan]()
Critical Failures VI (Caverns and Creatures) by Robert Bevan
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn the wake of their recent loss, the Caverns & Creatures gang are left hanging. Do their choices amount to more than waiting around to die of thirst and leaping to a quicker death? Probably, or else this would have been a much shorter book... -
![Valley by Stacey McEwan]()
Valley by Stacey McEwan
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe final instalment in the bestselling Glacian Trilogy from TikTok darling Stacey McEwan sees the conclusion to Dawsyn Sabar's epic romantasy quest to free her people... great for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Danielle L. Jensen and Raven Kennedy... -
![The Lord of the Sabbath by Mariana Palova]()
The Lord of the Sabbath by Mariana Palova
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe abyss watches him. Nightmares hunt him. And now, a battle begins.Terrifying creatures, unseen to all around him, have tormented Elisse since he was a little boy. These “night terrors” and the cruel life as a young Westerner in a refugee camp have left him isolated and alone... -
![Intern by Erik Schubach]()
Intern by Erik Schubach
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNineteen years ago, Evander Laun and Natalia Havashire went on the air throughout the world on almost every news channel simultaneously, to reveal to the human race that Elves walked among us. It is the most-watched historical event in modern times...
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