Books like Throne of Glass

In a world divided by blood - red or silver - the common Reds are ruled by a Silver elite with god-like superpowers. 17-year-old Mare Barrow, a Red girl from the impoverished Stilts, finds herself working in the Silver Palace, where she uncovers her own deadly power. The Silvers, fearful of Mare's potential, declare her a long-lost princess engaged to a Silver prince, while Mare secretly works to help the Red Guard overthrow the Silver regime. But in a world of betrayal and lies, Mare must navigate dangerous alliances before she destroys not only the balance of power, but also her own heart.

In a world inspired by ancient Rome, Laia is a slave living in poverty with her family. When her brother is arrested for treason, she agrees to spy for rebels in exchange for help. At the military academy, she meets Elias, a soldier being trained to enforce the empire's tyranny. As their destinies become intertwined, they must make choices that will change the fate of the Empire itself.

In a world where some are born with extraordinary abilities, Katsa is a Graceling with a deadly talent for killing. Despite her noble status, she is forced to work for the king as an enforcer. Along the way, she falls in love with Prince Po and uncovers a dangerous secret that threatens to bring down the entire kingdom. This debut novel from Kristin Cashore features powerful prose, intense action, and an unforgettable romance that will leave readers hungry for more.

This thrilling fantasy novel follows Alina, a refugee living in a war-torn nation torn in two by the Shadow Fold. When her regiment is attacked and her friend is injured, she discovers a dormant power that could save her country. Alina is taken to be trained as a member of the Grisha, the magical elite, but finds herself in a world of secrets and darkness. This book is the first in Leigh Bardugo's Grisha Trilogy.

Explore the bustling trade hub of Ketterdam and join criminal mastermind Kaz Brekker on a deadly heist that could make him richer than his wildest dreams. But Kaz can't pull it off alone, so he assembles a crew including a thirsting convict, a sharpshooter, a runaway, a spy, a Heartrender, and a gifted thief. Together, they're the only hope for saving the world from destruction - if they don't destroy each other first.

In a world where magic has been stripped away, Zélie Adebola and her people are left without hope. They were targeted by a ruthless king who killed their loved ones and took away their powers. But Zélie is determined to bring back the magic and fight against the monarchy. Along with a rogue princess, she must outsmart the crown prince and navigate the dangerous grounds of Orïsha. However, her greatest challenge may be controlling her powers and fighting her growing attraction to her enemy. Will she succeed in her mission or will she be her own downfall?

A powerful queen must draw upon her fierce will to endure months of torture while locked in an iron coffin by the Queen of the Fae. With Aelin captured, friends and allies must fight for the promise of a better world in this explosive conclusion to the bestselling Throne of Glass series.

Follow Mia Corvere on her journey of seeking revenge against the people who destroyed her family. After barely escaping her father’s failed rebellion, Mia joins a school of assassins to become one of the deadliest killers in the Republic. But when a killer threatens the Red Church, Mia's new home, her past comes back to haunt her and she must fight to survive and achieve her ultimate goal. Will she be able to become a Blade of the Lady of Blessed Murder and get her revenge, or will she fall victim to the bloody secrets of her past?

This book takes readers on a journey through the war-torn land of Styria, where the Grand Duke Orso and the League of Eight have spilled blood for nineteen years. Monza Murcatto, a renowned mercenary, is betrayed, left for dead, and hungers for revenge. With allies including a drunkard, a poisoner, a mass-murderer, and a Northman, she sets out to kill seven men and face her nation's enemies. But the most dangerous man in the world is hunting her down...It's springtime in Styria. And that means revenge.

"Join Veronyka, a war orphan, as she chases her dream of becoming a legendary Phoenix Rider in a world ruled by fierce warrior queens. With a shocking betrayal from her controlling sister, she sets out alone to find the Riders, even if that means disguising herself as a boy. But when her sister resurfaces, revealing a web of lies that could destroy everything she's worked for, Veronyka must choose between family loyalty and her own destiny. Don't miss this thrilling fantasy about power, sisterhood, and the lengths one will go to for a chance at the crown."