10 Best Books Like The Raven Scholar
If you loved The Raven Scholar by Antonia Hodgson, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like The Raven Scholar are:
- 1The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison0
- 2The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon0
- 3The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang0Series starter
- 4Written on the Dark by Guy Gavriel Kay4.6
- 5Beg The Night by Emily Blackwood4.1
- 6Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare0#1
- 7Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett4.3#1
- 8The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo4.3
- 9The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss0Series starter
- 10The Primal Hunter by Zogarth4.6Series starter
When one of seven elite contenders vying to replace the retiring emperor is murdered, brilliant High Scholar Neema Kraa must solve the crime while continuing to compete for the throne herself. As she unravels deadly secrets spanning generations, she discovers she's not alone in her quest—mysterious voices claiming to be "the Raven" offer their guidance. But in a competition where failure means death, Neema must decide whether these ancient allies can be trusted.
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Detailed Recommendations
The Poppy War
Start of Poppy War seriesby R.F. Kuang
Why you'll love it:
A perfect companion read that hits the same notes as The Raven Scholar.
by Guy Gavriel Kay
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a melancholic yet hopeful tone that will resonate with The Raven Scholar fans.
by Emily Blackwood
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a dark and seductive tone that will resonate with The Raven Scholar fans.
Sword Catcher
A Planned #1 (works standalone)by Cassandra Clare
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a romantic and dangerous tone that will resonate with The Raven Scholar fans.
Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries
Emily Wilde #1 (works standalone)by Heather Fawcett
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a cozy yet dangerous tone that will resonate with The Raven Scholar fans.
by Leigh Bardugo
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a atmospheric and tense tone that will resonate with The Raven Scholar fans.
The Name of the Wind
Start of An Unfinished seriesby Patrick Rothfuss
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a melancholy and lyrical tone that will resonate with The Raven Scholar fans.
The Primal Hunter
Start of The Primal Hunter seriesby Zogarth
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a darkly optimistic tone that will resonate with The Raven Scholar fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Raven Scholar
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Goblin Emperor | Katherine Addison | 0 | 2014 | — | Closest match |
| The Priory of the Orange Tree | Samantha Shannon | 0 | 2019 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Poppy War📚 Series starter | R.F. Kuang | 0 | 2018 | — | Start a new series |
| Written on the Dark | Guy Gavriel Kay | 4.6 | 2025 | 320 | Similar vibes |
| Beg The Night | Emily Blackwood | 4.1 | 2025 | 350 | Similar vibes |
| Sword Catcher | Cassandra Clare | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries | Heather Fawcett | 4.3 | 2023 | 335 | Similar vibes |
| The Familiar | Leigh Bardugo | 4.3 | 2025 | 400 | Similar vibes |
| The Name of the Wind📚 Series starter | Patrick Rothfuss | 0 | 2007 | — | Start a new series |
| The Primal Hunter📚 Series starter | Zogarth | 4.6 | 2022 | 714 | Start a new series |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Raven Scholar?
The most similar books to The Raven Scholar are The Goblin Emperor, The Priory of the Orange Tree, The Poppy War.
What should I read after The Raven Scholar?
After finishing The Raven Scholar, readers most commonly pick up The Goblin Emperor next.
Who writes books like Antonia Hodgson?
Authors similar to Antonia Hodgson include Jessica Townsend, Lisa McMann, Jasper Fforde, Erin Hunter, Andrew Peterson.
What genre is The Raven Scholar?
The Raven Scholar is a Fantasy novel by Antonia Hodgson, published in 2025.
How long is The Raven Scholar?
The Raven Scholar is 656 pages long.
About The Raven Scholar
From an electrifying new voice in epic fantasy comes The Raven Scholar, a masterfully woven and playfully inventive tale of imperial intrigue, cutthroat competition, and one scholar’s quest to uncover the truth.Let us fly now to the empire of Orrun, where after twenty-four years of peace, Bersun the Brusque must end his reign. In the dizzying heat of mid-summer, seven contenders compete to replace him. They are exceptional warriors, thinkers, strategists-the best of the best.Then one of them is murdered. It falls to Neema Kraa, the emperor’s brilliant, idiosyncratic High Scholar, to find the killer before the trials end. To do so, she must untangle a web of deadly secrets that stretches back generations, all while competing against six warriors with their own dark histories and fierce ambitions. Neema believes she is alone. But we are here to help; all she has to do is let us in.If she succeeds, she will win the throne. If she fails, death awaits her. But we won’t let that happen.We are the Raven, and we are magnificent.