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Court of Warriors

Court of Warriors

You crave a story with action and worldbuilding that inspires your inner legendary hero. This court is home to epic stories and characters fighting for the fate of their world.

Scroll down to see which books the Book Oracle recommends for your shelf. May the reading fates guide you…

(Not what you’re seeking? Discover our other Courts for more book recommendations.)

Defy the Dusk by Danielle L. Jensen

Defy the Dusk

Danielle L. Jensen

When darkness means certain death and survival depends on reaching the dawn, the woman whose magic broke the world will carve another path: defy the dusk. From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Bridge Kingdom comes the first book in a gritty post-apocalyptic fantasy duology.

In the Sundered world, there are two options: Ride the dawn, or face what rises in the night.

By DivineRage by Roseanne A. Brown

By Divine Rage

Roseanne A. Brown

In this dark and lush romantic fantasy, two women raised as pawns in a corrupt world must join forces with unlikely allies to harness their fury and break the cycle of violence—the first in the debut adult series from New York Times bestselling author Roseanne A. Brown.

To Gaze Upon Wicked Gods by Molly X. Chang

To Gaze Upon Wicked Gods

Molly X. Chang

She has power over death. He has power over her. When two enemies strike a dangerous bargain, will they end a war … or ignite one?

The Book of Blood and Roses by Annie Summerlee

The Book of Blood and Roses

Annie Summerlee

A vampire hunter goes undercover at a mysterious university—and finds herself falling in love with her roommate, an alluring vampire, in book one of a seductive sapphic paranormal fantasy.

“A thrilling and addictive adventure, this debut tackles all my favorite vampire tropes and makes them new again.”—Kamilah Cole, Lodestar Award finalist and bestselling author of the Divine Traitors duology

Silvercloak by L. K. Steven

Silvercloak

L. K. Steven

In this addictive new fantasy series set in a world where magic is fueled by pleasure and pain, an obsessive detective infiltrates a brutal gang of dark mages—knowing that one wrong move will get her killed… .

“A dazzling (and frequently sizzling) new fantasy.” —Kiersten White, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lucy Undying

Silver Elite by Dani Francis

Silver Elite

Dani Francis

In the first book of a sizzling dystopian romance series, psychic gifts are a death sentence and there are rules to survival: Trust no one. Lie to everyone. And whatever you do, don’t fall for your greatest enemy.

This first edition trade paperback includes designed sprayed edges, a cover with foil and a new white colorway, and an exclusive bonus chapter from Cross’s point of view—get the designed sprayed edges while supplies last!

Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb

Assassin's Apprentice

Robin Hobb

“Fantasy as it ought to be written … Robin Hobb’s books are diamonds in a sea of zircons.”—George R. R. Martin

Young Fitz is the bastard son of the noble Prince Chivalry, raised in the shadow of the royal court by his father’s gruff stableman. He is treated as an outcast by all the royalty except the devious King Shrewd, who has him secretly tutored in the arts of the assassin. For in Fitz’s blood runs the magic Skill—and the darker knowledge of a child raised with the stable hounds and rejected by his family.

Artificial Wisdom by Thomas R. Weaver

Artificial Wisdom

Thomas R. Weaver

In a climate-ravaged landscape where AI and humans vie for political power, a journalist must unravel a murderous plot that will either upend the world or save it.

Blood Over Brighthaven by ML Wang

Blood Over Bright Haven

M. L. Wang

The first woman ever admitted to a prestigious order of mages unravels a secret conspiracy that could change the practice of magic forever, in this standalone dark fantasy from the author of The Sword of Kaigen.

The stunning first edition hardcover will feature red stained edges, gold and red foil on the jacket, a full-color endpaper map, and an interior illustration of an in-world magical item.

Half a King by Joe Abercrombie

Half a King

Joe Abercrombie

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY TIME AND THE WASHINGTON POST • LOCUS AWARD WINNER

“The Shattered Seas trilogy has worked its way into a very exclusive group of my favorite fantasy novels of all time.”—James Dashner, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Maze Runner

“A fast-paced tale of betrayal and revenge that grabbed me from page 1 and refused to let go.”—George R. R. Martin

“I swore an oath to avenge the death of my father. I may be half a man, but I swore a whole oath.”

Red Rising by Pierce Brown

Red Rising

Pierce Brown

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Pierce Brown’s relentlessly entertaining debut channels the excitement of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card.

“Red Rising ascends above a crowded dys­topian field.”— USA Today

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