Character driven fantasy to stir some emotion

Explore a curated list of character-driven fantasy books designed to stir deep emotions. Discover immersive stories with rich, emotional depth and unforgettable characters.

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Melusine

by Sarah Monette

Felix Harrowgate, a handsome, well-respected wizard among his aristocratic peers, finds his dark past as an abused slave coming back to haunt him and joins …
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The Mirador

by Sarah Monette

Wizard Felix Harrowgate returns to the Mirador, the citadel of power and wizardry, unaware that enemies from the Bastion, a rival school of wizards, plan …
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The Curse of Chalion

 

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Assassin's Apprentice

by Robin Hobb

“Fantasy as it ought to be written . . . Robin Hobb’s books are diamonds in a sea of zircons.”—George R. R. Martin Young Fitz …
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Royal Assassin

by Robin Hobb

Fantasy-roman.
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Assassin's Quest

by Robin Hobb

“An enthralling conclusion to this superb trilogy, displaying an exceptional combination of originality, magic, adventure, character, and drama.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) King Shrewd is dead …
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Fool's Errand

by Robin Hobb

FitzChivalry Farseer emerges from seclusion when Prince Dutiful, the young heir to the Farseer throne, disappears, and as Fitz sets out to find the Prince …
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Golden Fool

by Robin Hobb

“Fantasy as it ought to be written . . . Robin Hobb’s books are diamonds in a sea of zircons.”—George R. R. Martin Prince Dutiful …
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Fool's Fate

by Robin Hobb

“Complex . . . an atmosphere-filled adventure . . . with a fair quota of surprises . . . a winning combination of strong characters …
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The Bone Doll's Twin

by Lynn Flewelling

Sometimes the price of destiny is higher than anyone imagined.... Dark Magic, Hidden Destiny For three centuries a divine prophecy and a line of warrior …
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Hidden Warrior

by Lynn Flewelling

A trick of magic, a twist of fate. As the orphaned nephew of the king, trusted companion to his cousin, and second heir to the …
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Son of the Shadows

by Juliet Marillier

Beautiful Sorcha is the courageous young woman who risked all to save her family from a wicked curse and whose love shattered generations of hate …
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Transformation

by Carol Berg

The first novel in national bestselling author Carol Berg's Rai Kirah saga follows one man's journey from slave to savior... Seyonne was not always a …
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The Blue Sword

by Robin McKinley

Originally published: New York: Greenwillow Books, 1982.
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Dragon's Bait

by Vivian Vande Velde

Wrongly condemned of witchcraft, fifteen-year-old Alys is tempted to take revenge on her accusers when the dragon to which she has been sacrificed turns out …
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Dragon bones

 

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Dragon Blood

by Patricia Briggs

The Hurog duology concludes with this fantastical adventure from #1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Briggs. Ward, ruler of Hurog, is striving to restore …
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Luck in the Shadows

by Lynn Flewelling

"A new star is rising in the fantasy firmament...teems with magic and spine-chilling amounts of skullduggery."–Dave Duncan, author of The Great Game When young Alec …
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Stalking Darkness

by Lynn Flewelling

With the Leran threat laid to rest, Alec and Seregil are now able to turn their attention to the ancient evil which threatens their land. …
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Traitor's Moon

by Lynn Flewelling

Master spies Seregil and Alec are no strangers to peril. Their assignments, nightrunning for wizards and nobles, have led them into many deadly situations. But …
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Shaman's Crossing

by Robin Hobb

Nevare Burvelle was destined from birth to be a soldier. The second son of a newly anointed nobleman, he must endure the rigors of military …
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Forest Mage

by Robin Hobb

The prestigious King's Cavalla of Gernia has been ravaged by the Speck plague. The deadly disease has decimated the ranks of both cadets and instructors, …
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Paladin of Souls

by Lois McMaster Bujold

Follow Lois McMaster Bujold, one of the most honored authors in the field of fantasy and science fiction, to a land threatened by treacherous war …
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