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The Name of the Wind
Start of An Unfinished seriesby Patrick Rothfuss
02007
Why you'll love it:
This delivers a very similar reading experience to The Hero of Ages — fans consistently love both.
10 Best Books Like The Hero of Ages
If you loved The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
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The best books like The Hero of Ages are:
- 1The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss0Series starter
- 2The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin0#1
- 3The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang0Series starter
- 4The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison0
- 5The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien0
- 6The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon0
- 7The Witcher: The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski0
- 8Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb0Series starter
- 9The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch4.5#1
- 10Jade City by Fonda Lee0#1
Fantasy02011
Emperor Elend Venture and his assassin wife Vin face their greatest challenge yet after accidentally unleashing the ancient evil spirit Ruin upon the world. As apocalyptic forces threaten to destroy everything they've fought to protect, the couple must navigate questions of loyalty, faith, and sacrifice to save their crumbling empire. This epic finale brings Sanderson's Mistborn trilogy to a dramatic climax where the fate of the world hangs in the balance.
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The Fifth Season
Broken Earth #1 (works standalone)by N.K. Jemisin
02015
Why you'll love it:
This delivers a very similar reading experience to The Hero of Ages — fans consistently love both.
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The Poppy War
Start of Poppy War seriesby R.F. Kuang
02018
Why you'll love it:
A perfect companion read that hits the same notes as The Hero of Ages.
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by J.R.R. Tolkien
01973206 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a noble and melancholic tone that will resonate with The Hero of Ages fans.
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Assassin's Apprentice
Start of The Farseer Trilogy seriesby Robin Hobb
02012
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a melancholy and introspective tone that will resonate with The Hero of Ages fans.
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The Lies of Locke Lamora
Gentleman Bastard #1 (works standalone)by Scott Lynch
4.52006752 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a witty but brutal tone that will resonate with The Hero of Ages fans.
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Jade City
Green Bone Saga #1 (works standalone)by Fonda Lee
02017
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a brutal but intimate tone that will resonate with The Hero of Ages fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Hero of Ages
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Name of the Wind📚 Series starter | Patrick Rothfuss | 0 | 2007 | — | Start a new series |
| The Fifth Season | N.K. Jemisin | 0 | 2015 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Poppy War📚 Series starter | R.F. Kuang | 0 | 2018 | — | Start a new series |
| The Goblin Emperor | Katherine Addison | 0 | 2014 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Fellowship of the Ring | J.R.R. Tolkien | 0 | 1973 | 206 | Similar vibes |
| The Priory of the Orange Tree | Samantha Shannon | 0 | 2019 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Witcher: The Last Wish | Andrzej Sapkowski | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Assassin's Apprentice📚 Series starter | Robin Hobb | 0 | 2012 | — | Start a new series |
| The Lies of Locke Lamora | Scott Lynch | 4.5 | 2006 | 752 | Similar vibes |
| Jade City | Fonda Lee | 0 | 2017 | — | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Hero of Ages?
The most similar books to The Hero of Ages are The Name of the Wind, The Fifth Season, The Poppy War.
What should I read after The Hero of Ages?
After finishing The Hero of Ages, readers most commonly pick up The Name of the Wind next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Brandon Sanderson, such as Rhythm of War.
Who writes books like Brandon Sanderson?
Authors similar to Brandon Sanderson include Brandon Sanderson, Robin Hobb, N.K. Jemisin.
What genre is The Hero of Ages?
The Hero of Ages is a Fantasy novel by Brandon Sanderson, published in 2011.
How long is The Hero of Ages?
The Hero of Ages varies in length depending on edition.
About The Hero of Ages
Audiobook Length: 27 hours and 25 minutesTricked into releasing the evil spirit Ruin while attempting to close the Well of Ascension, new emperor Elend Venture and his wife, the assassin Vin, are now hard-pressed to save the world.This adventure brings the Mistborn epic fantasy trilogy to a dramatic and surprising climax as Sanderson's saga offers complex characters and a compelling plot, asking hard questions about loyalty, faith and responsibility.