Whether you’ve seen the movies, read the books, or have done both, there’s plenty to learn from the tale of the power-obsessed Istari called Saruman.

The Wheel of Time books stand out for their vast worlds, unique magic system, and, of course, Robert Jordan’s (and Brandon Sanderson’s) brilliant storytelling.

If you enjoyed John Gwynne’s Malice, you might enjoy these top 10 fantasy books and series that reflect the same epic worlds.

In Thorns of War, nothing is overdone or overemphasized, and there are a few thrilling twists that enhance reading pleasure throughout.

If you’re looking for a very well-written, pretty-covered book to introduce young readers to African Fantasy, The Smoke That Thunders has you well covered.

The sun has finally set on the Empire of the Wolf, as the much-awaited showdown between former Justice Volvalt and Bartholomew Claver shapes up in The Trials of Empire.

Hell Bent is a solid offering that continues in the vein of Ninth House and explores a bit more of Bardugo’s universe.

A Master of Djinn is a pure, decadent, elaborate, myth-making tale that blends oriental mysticism and magic with fabulous and meticulously detailed worldbuilding.

Disembowelment, beheading, impalement, poisoning, maiming, and blood rituals all feature in this gore-fest of a series called the Sword of Truth.

Aster Fall comes highly recommended, just like the debut, for a variety of readers that enjoy Progression Fantasy and Wuxia/litRPG

The Blood Stones is a new political fantasy thriller from the stable of a masterful storyteller and builder of passionate characters.

Battlefield Reclaimer is a good read, well-made, with much forethought about the progression, level structure, and overall magical system employed.