Recommendations based on Voice of the Godsby Trudi Canavan

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  1. Priestess of the White

    by Trudi Canavan
    A young priestess must navigate politics and magic to save her land from a dark force.

    In a land on the brink of peace—watched jealously by a ruthless cult from across the sea and beset by hidden enemies—five extraordinary humans must serve as sword and shield of the Gods.,Auraya is ... (Goodreads)

  2. Last of the Wilds

    by Trudi Canavan
    A young girl's quest to find her destiny, while protecting her magical world from destruction.

    After pitched battle, The White—the avatars of the Five Gods—have briefly turned back the vicious invaders. And now, the priestess Auraya is sent on an urgent mission to reconcile with the powerful, ... (Goodreads)

  3. The Novice

    by Trudi Canavan
    A young farm girl discovers a magical power within her, leading her on an epic journey.

    Sonea, formerly a slum girl—or "dwell"—begins her studies as a novice at the Magicians' Guild as part of the summer intake. Sonea does not have life easy, particularly with her rival and fellow ... (Wikipedia)

  4. The Way of Shadows

    by Brent Weeks
    A young orphan boy becomes an assassin's apprentice, navigating a dangerous world of politics and magic.

    Azoth is an orphan who lives in the Warrens of Cenaria City. He and his two friends, Jarl and 'Doll Girl', are members of the Black Dragon Guild. They make their living stealing money to buy food and ... (Wikipedia)

  5. Slaves of the Mastery

    by William Nicholson
    Sequel to "The Wind Singer," the story follows siblings on a quest to overthrow a tyrannical ruler and restore freedom to their city.

    At the beginning of the book, the city of Aramanth is greatly changed since events in The Wind Singer . The walls have been torn down, and the poorer districts abandoned. No longer is it run by the ... (Wikipedia)

  6. Faith of the Fallen

    by Terry Goodkind
    A heroic struggle to protect the world from an ancient evil, using the power of faith.

    Faith of the Fallen begins where, Soul of the Fire, leaves off. Richard is taking Cara and injured Kahlan to the high mountains of his homeland, Westland. At the end of the Soul of the Fire Richard ... (Wikipedia)

  7. City of Bones / City of Ashes / City of Glass / City of Fallen Angels / City of Lost Souls

    by Cassandra Clare
    A young girl discovers a world of demons and shadowhunters, and must navigate love, betrayal, and battles to save it.

    The first five books in the #1 New York Times bestselling Mortal Instruments series, now available in a collectible hardcover boxed set. Enter the secret world of the Shadowhunters with this ... (Goodreads)

  8. Shadow's Edge

    by Brent Weeks
    Epic fantasy tale of a young man's quest to reclaim his lost magic and save the world from destruction.

    Kylar Stern has rejected the assassin's life. In the wake of the Godking's violent coup, both his master and his closest friend are dead. His friend was Logan Gyre, heir to Cenaria's throne, but few ... (Wikipedia)

  9. The Golem's Eye

    by Jonathan Stroud
    A young magician's pursuit of a powerful, ancient creature threatens to unleash an ancient evil.

    Two years after the events of the first novel, Nathaniel (alias John Mandrake ) serves in London’s Ministry of Internal Affairs, working to eliminate the anti-magician Resistance. Under pressure from ... (Wikipedia)

  10. The Hero of Ages

    by Brandon Sanderson
    A hero's quest to save the world from destruction, discovering secrets of the past.

    The Hero of Ages is the prophesied savior of the Terris people, foretold to find and give up the power at the Well of Ascension , in a selfless act to save the world from the Deepness. However, the ... (Wikipedia)

  11. The Riddle

    by Alison Croggon
    A young girl discovers she is the last in a line of powerful mages, and must use her magic to save her world from darkness.

    A young woman embraces her power – and her destiny -- as the thrilling quest begun in THE NAMING continues! Maerad is a girl with a tragic and bitter past, but her powers grow stronger by the day. ... (Goodreads)

  12. Perfect Shadow

    by Brent Weeks
    A novella that follows the life of Durzo Blint, a notorious assassin, and his apprentice, as they navigate a dangerous world of magic and politics.

    For the first time as an Orbit special edition, Brent Weeks's blockbuster novella, Perfect Shadow, tells the origin story of the Night Angel trilogy's most enigmatic character: Durzo Blint. Also ... (Barnes & Noble)

  13. Sword in the Storm

    by David Gemmell
    A young warrior must defend his people against a powerful enemy, while also confronting his own inner demons and doubts.

    Fierce and proud, the Rigante dwell deep in the green mountain lands, worshiping the gods of air and water, and the spirits of the earth. Among them lives a warrior who bears the mark of fate. Born ... (Goodreads)

  14. Brilliance of the Moon

    by Lian Hearn
    A young man's adventures as he embarks on a quest to become a samurai and find his place in a new world.

    Soon after Kaede and Takeo's marriage, messengers arrive at Terayama from his Uncles with a threat, and the head of Ichiro, his old teacher. The Otori army lies in wait to ambush him, so Takeo leads ... (Wikipedia)

  15. The First Chronicles of Druss the Legend

    by David Gemmell
    Druss, a legendary warrior, recounts his early adventures and battles against evil forces.

    He was known as Druss. The Deathwalker. Though the blood of merciless butchers coursed through his veins, he had found a fragile peace through his love for beautiful, mystical Rowena. Then came the ... (Goodreads)

  16. The King Beyond the Gate

    by David Gemmell
    A warrior returns to his homeland to find it in turmoil, and must fight to restore order and protect his loved ones.

    A century has passed since the heroic defence of Dros Delnoch. But the people of the Drenai face a new terror: a mad emperor kept in power by two forces of unsurpassed evil. The Joinings are ... (Goodreads)

  17. The Naming

    by Alison Croggon
    A young girl finds her place in a magical world, struggling to overcome a powerful enemy.

    The Gift (also published as The Naming ) begins with Maerad , in "Gilman's Cot" as a slave, where she has been for many years, with few memories of her former life, her mother having died several ... (Wikipedia)

  18. A Storm of Swords: Steel and Snow

    by George R.R. Martin
    Epic fantasy saga of war, knights, and dragons.

    A Storm of Swords picks up the story slightly before the end of its predecessor, A Clash of Kings . The Seven Kingdoms of Westeros are still in the grip of the War of the Five Kings , , wherein ... (Wikipedia)

  19. Grass for His Pillow

    by Lian Hearn
    A coming-of-age tale of a young samurai's struggle to survive the harsh realities of feudal Japan.

    Kaede slowly recovers from the Kikuta sleep given to her by Takeo, with dreams of the White Goddess: Be patient. He will come for you. Afterwards she travels towards home, accompanied by Shizuka. ... (Wikipedia)

  20. The Amulet of Samarkand

    by Jonathan Stroud
    A young sorcerer unlocks the secrets of a powerful magical amulet to save London from supernatural forces.

    In an alternate London where the British Empire dominates the world through control of magic, and commoners are governed by the ruling class of magicians, five-year-old Nathaniel begins an ... (Wikipedia)

  21. Soul of the Fire

    by Terry Goodkind
    A daring adventure of facing the unknown to save the world from an ancient evil.

    Continuing on from, Temple of the Winds, the story begins after Richard and Kahlan's wedding in the village of the Mud People. Strange deaths and the appearance of a 'chicken-that-isn't-a-chicken' ... (Wikipedia)

  22. Ptolemy's Gate

    by Jonathan Stroud
    A young magician's quest to confront an ancient evil and restore balance to the magical world.

    The British Empire is falling apart. Many commoners are unhappy with the current government, though none of the commoners claim responsibility for the status quo. The magician's demons are being ... (Wikipedia)

  23. Finale

    by Becca Fitzpatrick
    The epic conclusion to the "Hush, Hush" series, as Nora and Patch face their ultimate challenge to save their love and the world.

    Nora and Patch thought their troubles were behind them. Hank is gone and they should be able to put his ugly vendetta to rest. But in Hank's absence, Nora has become the unwitting head of the ... (Goodreads)

  24. The Well of Ascension

    by Brandon Sanderson
    In a post-apocalyptic world, a war-torn nation struggles to rebuild and survive.

    The Final Empire is in turmoil as various regions descend into anarchy following the Lord Ruler's death and the disappearance of the Steel Ministry. Elend Venture has claimed the crown of the capital ... (Wikipedia)

  25. The Desert Spear

    by Peter V. Brett
    Epic fantasy adventure, full of magic and monsters, to protect mankind from destruction.

    The sun is setting on humanity. The night now belongs to voracious demons that prey upon a dwindling population forced to cower behind half-forgotten symbols of power. Legends tell of a Deliverer: a ... (Goodreads)

  26. The City of Dreaming Books

    by Walter Moers
    An adventure through a literary world, as a librarian searches for a mysterious book.

    Protagonist Optimus Yarnspinner ( Hildegunst von Mythenmetz in the German text) is a Lindworm ( dinosaur ) who inherits his authorial godfather 's possessions, including a perfect story written by an ... (Wikipedia)

  27. A Long Way Down

    by Nick Hornby
    Four strangers, all on the brink of suicide, join forces and venture on an unexpected life-affirming journey.

    Disgraced TV presenter Martin Sharp, the lonely housewife Maureen (51 years old), the unsuccessful musician JJ and the rude teenager Jess (18 years old) meet at Toppers' House in London on New Year's ... (Wikipedia)

  28. Silence

    by Becca Fitzpatrick
    A coming of age story of a young girl and her struggle to stay true to her faith in a dangerous and uncertain world.

    Soon to be a major motion picture! The third book in the breathtaking, New York Times, bestselling Hush, Hush saga, featuring exclusive content. Nora Grey can’t remember anything from the past five ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. Crescendo

    by Becca Fitzpatrick
    The sequel to "Hush, Hush" follows Nora as she navigates the dangerous world of fallen angels and her growing feelings for Patch.

    Nora and Patch's relationship is threatened by his refusal to tell her that he loves her and by his new fascination with Marcie. Hurt, Nora begins hanging out with her old friend Scott, whom she ... (Wikipedia)

  30. Stone of Tears

    by Terry Goodkind
    A quest to restore balance to the world, as a powerful magic threatens all of existence.

    An epic of awesome power from Terry Goodkind, the second installment of the bestselling series A Sword of Truth, Kahlan has at last gained the one goal she had always thought was beyond her grasp ... ... (Barnes & Noble)