Recommendations based on The High Lordby Trudi Canavan

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  1. 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)

  2. The Magicians' Guild

    by Trudi Canavan
    A young girl discovers her magical abilities and is taken under the wing of the powerful Magicians' Guild, but soon realizes their dark secrets.

    Each winter in Imardin, the capital city of Kyralia, the streets are purged of the "dwells", the city's poor under-class, by magicians who drive away the inhabitants of the city's slums. Although ... (Wikipedia)

  3. 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)

  4. The Warded Man

    by Peter V. Brett
    Adventure of three unlikely heroes, who must battle monsters to save their world.

    As darkness falls after sunset, the corelings rise—demons who possess supernatural powers and burn with a consuming hatred of humanity. For hundreds of years the demons have terrorized the night, ... (Goodreads)

  5. The Wise Man's Fear

    by Patrick Rothfuss
    Epic fantasy adventure of a young man's quest for knowledge, power and love.

    On the second day of his recounting the story of his life to Chronicler at the Waystone Inn, Kvothe continues the narrative commenced in, The Name of the Wind, , wherein a younger Kvothe pursues his ... (Wikipedia)

  6. 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)

  7. 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)

  8. Queen of Shadows

    by Sarah J. Maas
    A young woman's quest for power and identity in a magical kingdom.

    Everyone Celaena Sardothien loves has been taken from her. But she’s at last returned to the empire—for vengeance, to rescue her once-glorious kingdom, and to confront the shadows of her past… She ... (Goodreads)

  9. Royal Assassin

    by Robin Hobb
    A journey of self-discovery and growth, as a young man discovers his hidden powers and learns to use them.

    Fitz has survived his first hazardous mission as king’s assassin, but is left little more than a cripple. Battered and bitter, he vows to abandon his oath to King Shrewd, remaining in the distant ... (Goodreads)

  10. Green Rider

    by Kristen Britain
    A young woman becomes a messenger for the king and embarks on a dangerous journey to deliver a vital message.

    Karigan G'ladheon, a merchant's daughter, is cast out of her school in Selium by Dean Geyer following a duel in which she bested a wealthy aristocrat. Running away from the shame of her expulsion, ... (Wikipedia)

  11. Wizard's First Rule

    by Terry Goodkind
    A magical journey of self-discovery as a young man embarks on a quest to save the world.

    The primary protagonist in Wizard's First Rule is Richard Cypher , a young woods guide. Richard lives in an area of the world known as Westland, which is one of three parts of the known world, ... (Wikipedia)

  12. 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)

  13. 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)

  14. Kushiel's Dart

    by Jacqueline Carey
    A story of political intrigue, adventure, and forbidden love, set in a world of gods and mortals.

    The book follows Phèdre nó Delaunay's life from birth. She's born with a mote in her eye, which makes her appear inappropriate for service as a religious courtesan, but it is revealed that this is ... (Wikipedia)

  15. Kushiel's Avatar

    by Jacqueline Carey
    A gripping fantasy saga of political intrigue, magic, and forbidden love.

    The land of Terre d'Ange is a place of unsurpassed beauty and grace. It's inhabited by the race that rose from the seed of angels, and they live by one simple rule: Love as thou wilt. Phèdre nó ... (Goodreads)

  16. 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)

  17. Beyond the Shadows

    by Brent Weeks
    Epic fantasy adventure involving a young man's quest to unlock the secrets of his past.

    A new queen has usurped the throne and is leading Cenaria into disaster. The country has become a broken realm with a threadbare army, little food and no hope. So Kylar Stern plans to reinstate his ... (Goodreads)

  18. Kushiel's Chosen

    by Jacqueline Carey
    A courtesan embarks on a quest to save her homeland from a powerful, mysterious force.

    Mighty Kushiel, of rod and weal,Late of the brazen portals,With blood-tipp'd dart a wound unhealed,Pricks the eyen of chosen mortals The land of Terre d'Ange is a place of unsurpassed beauty and ... (Goodreads)

  19. 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)

  20. Graceling

    by Kristin Cashore
    Adventure story of a young girl who discovers her extraordinary abilities and the risks she must take to protect her kingdom.

    This book tells the story of Katsa, a young woman with a "Grace", or power, which enhances her survival skills and makes her a highly efficient killer. It takes place in a world where Gracelings, or ... (Wikipedia)

  21. 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)

  22. 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)

  23. Heir of Fire

    by Sarah J. Maas
    A young woman discovers her magical powers and embarks on an epic quest to fight evil.

    Celaena has survived deadly contests and shattering heartbreak-but at an unspeakable cost. Now, she must travel to a new land to confront her darkest truth . . . a truth about her heritage that could ... (Goodreads)

  24. Fool's Errand

    by Robin Hobb
    Adventure of a man searching for a mysterious magical object to restore his kingdom.

    Fifteen years have passed since the end of the Red Ship War with the terrifying Outislanders. Since then, Fitz has wandered the world accompanied only by his wolf and Wit-partner, Nighteyes, finally ... (Wikipedia)

  25. Assassin's Quest

    by Robin Hobb
    A daring quest to save a kingdom from a powerful evil, with the help of magical powers.

    FitzChivalry Farseer is raised from the dead with Wit magic, becoming more wolf than human. Only Burrich and Chade know he survived his tortures in Regal 's dungeons. They help Fitz regain his ... (Wikipedia)

  26. The Sight

    by David Clement-Davies
    A magical adventure of courage, loyalty & friendship, as a young wolf cub seeks to discover his destiny.

    In the shadow of an abandoned castle, a wolf pack seeks shelter. The she-wolf's pups will not be able to survive the harsh Transylvanian winter. And they are being stalked by a lone wolf, Morgra, ... (Goodreads)

  27. 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)

  28. Elantris

    by Brandon Sanderson
    Epic fantasy tale of a cursed city and its inhabitants’ struggles to restore its former glory.

    Elantris was once a place of magic, and the immortal Elantrians were gods in the eyes of people, with the divine ability to create and heal with a mere wave of a hand. Anyone in Arelon had the ... (Wikipedia)

  29. Homeland

    by R.A. Salvatore
    Epic saga of an elf's journey of self-discovery, redemption and revenge.

    Drizzt was born to the tenth noble House of Menzoberranzan , Daermon Na'shezbaernon (more commonly known as House Do'Urden). He was the son of Malice, the Do'Urden Matron Mother and her consort, ... (Wikipedia)

  30. The Amber Spyglass

    by Philip Pullman
    A powerful journey through multiple realms of existence to save the world from destruction.

    Having learned of the prophecy regarding Lyra, the Magisterium decides she must be killed to prevent a new fall. Lyra's mother, Mrs Coulter , hides her in a remote cave. In her drugged sleep, Lyra ... (Wikipedia)