10 Epic Fantasy Books to Read If You Love Brandon Sanderson
- iyrunner9
- May 25
- 2 min read
Craving epic fantasy reminiscent of the cosmere with unstoppable heroines and magic systems that grab you from page one?
In this “10 Epic Fantasy Books to Read If You Love Brandon Sanderson” guide, you’ll find blockbuster hits and indie treasures brimming with fierce female leads, inventive worldbuilding, and heart-pounding stakes! These epic fantasy novels are perfect for both Sanderson fans and newcomers alike.
Why You’ll Love It: Club-Foot’s double life as a crippled apprentice and deadly assassin delivers edge-of-your-seat political intrigue.
Tropes: Unlikely Hero · Secret Identity · Political Intrigue
Why You’ll Love It: Set in the Mistborn universe, Wax & Wayne blends wild west gunfights, detective noir, and explosive Allomancy in a steampunk-ish world evolving from magic to tech.
Tropes: Lawman Hero · Found Family · Magic Meets Technology
Why You’ll Love It: A holy abbess turned warrior defends her convent in a gritty siege full of realistic tactics and faith-driven courage.
Tropes: Reluctant Warrior · Siege Warfare · Found Family
Mistborn meets Orwell's 1984
Why You’ll Love It: Ava’s coming-of-age journey, unique magic tied to divine balance, and her rise as a rebel leader make this Christian-themed epic unforgettable. Like allomancy, you will find a fun magic system about manipulating metal.
Tropes: Mentor Archetype · Coming-of-Age · Rebel Leader
Why You’ll Love It: Stranded Queen Talyien’s quest to reclaim her throne blends Philippine-inspired folklore with personal redemption.
Tropes: Stranded Royalty · Fish-Out-of-Water · Redemption Arc
Why You’ll Love It: Baru’s ruthless climb through imperial bureaucracy explores colonialism, revenge, and moral ambiguity in a sweeping political thriller.
Tropes: Political Thriller · Revenge Quest · Antihero
Why You’ll Love It: A mute knight, a baby, and a goat journey through demon-haunted lands—action-packed and told in a gripping present-tense style.
Tropes: Silent Protagonist · Companion Crew · Quest-Driven
Dune Meets Gladiator
Why You’ll Love It: Though centered on Hadrian Marlowe, this space-opera epic (I know, not quite fantasy, but it's that good) is shaped by formidable women—warrior queens, empathic seers, and cunning nobles.
Tropes: Nonlinear Narrative · Moral Ambiguity · Gladiatorial Arena
Why You’ll Love It: Maia, the shy half-goblin heir, navigates court intrigue and prejudice with compassion and unbreakable resolve.
Tropes: Fish-Out-of-Water · Reluctant Ruler · Court Intrigue
Why You’ll Love It: Street-wise con artist Ren infiltrates nobility, using disguise, cunning, and sorcery to pull off the ultimate heist.
Tropes: Con Artist Hero · Disguised Identity · High-Stakes Heist
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