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Books Like ToG
Assassin queens, dark magic, and epic high fantasy
Throne of Glass follows Celaena Sardothien, one of fantasy's most iconic heroines — an assassin navigating political intrigue, ancient magic, and impossible choices. These books share ToG's blend of fierce female protagonists, sprawling world-building, and high-stakes adventure.
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Buy on AmazonAn Ember in the Ashes
by Sabaa Tahir
Roman-inspired empire, a fierce slave-girl navigating a brutal military world, and a slow-burn romance. Celaena fans consistently name Laia of Serra as her spiritual sister.
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Buy on AmazonRed Queen
by Victoria Aveyard
A girl with hidden powers in a world that would destroy her if they knew. Sharp political twists, a strong heroine, and the same addictive pacing as ToG.
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Buy on AmazonThe Cruel Prince
by Holly Black
Mortal girl fighting for power in a court that underestimates her — the same energy as Celaena's arc in the glass castle. Jude is every bit the match for Celaena's fire.
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Buy on AmazonA Court of Thorns and Roses
by Sarah J. Maas
The author's other masterwork — same sweeping world-building, fierce heroine, and enemies-to-lovers romance. If you loved ToG, ACOTAR is the essential next read.
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Buy on AmazonShadow and Bone
by Leigh Bardugo
Russian folklore-inspired world, a girl who discovers world-changing power, and a court full of dangerous allies. The Grisha trilogy shares ToG's scale and ambition.
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The Poppy War
by R.F. Kuang
A girl from the slums rises through a military academy to discover devastating power rooted in shamanic traditions. Dark, epic, and unflinching — for ToG readers ready for something harder.
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Buy on AmazonThe Name of the Wind
by Patrick Rothfuss
Epic scope, a legendary protagonist narrating their own myth, and prose that elevates the genre. Kvothe shares Celaena's talent, pride, and complicated relationship with power.
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Buy on AmazonNevernight
by Jay Kristoff
A girl trained by assassins in a school built on secrets and death — unmistakably ToG-adjacent. Darkly funny, morally complex, and addictive.
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