10 books for fans of The Obelisk Gate
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The Killing Moon
Dreamblood • Book 1
by N.K. Jemisin
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Dream-magic priests maintain peace in ancient Gujaareh by harvesting sleeping minds' power, but corruption within their ranks threatens the city-state's foundation.
★ 3.96 Goodreads (23.6K ratings) - 2
This Is Not a Ghost Story
by Amerie
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A satirical exploration of what happens when a Black man becomes the first verified ghost in Los Angeles and instantly becomes a celebrity. Amerie's debut novel skewers fame culture while tackling identity and visibility.
★ 3.09 Goodreads (319 ratings) - 3
Wintersteel
Cradle • Book 8
by Will Wight
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As the final rounds of the Uncrowned King tournament unfold, competing Monarchs scheme for advantage while an ancient Dreadgod prepares to rise from the depths and reshape the world.
★ 4.68 Goodreads (33.0K ratings) - 4
Reaper
Cradle • Book 10
by Will Wight
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Wight pushes his magic system to its limits as Lindon delves into Soulsmithing secrets while Monarchs scheme above and cosmic forces battle in realms beyond imagination.
★ 4.66 Goodreads (30.0K ratings) - 5
Dreadgod
Cradle • Book 11
by Will Wight
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Ancient Dreadgods rampage across Cradle while Lindon becomes a target for Monarchs who see him as a threat. Old grudges dissolve as survival trumps politics in this climactic installment.
★ 4.62 Goodreads (27.0K ratings) - 6
Underlord
Cradle • Book 6
by Will Wight
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Tournament season arrives, but the Blackflame Empire's young sacred artists aren't strong enough to compete against established powers. Wight accelerates his cultivation magic system to thrilling effect.
★ 4.61 Goodreads (34.9K ratings) - 7
Skin Game
The Dresden Files • Book 15
by Jim Butcher
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Mab trades Harry's services to pay off a debt, forcing him to assist Nicodemus and the Denarians in an impossible heist targeting Hades' vault. Butcher combines Ocean's Eleven plotting with Dresden Files mythology while exploring Harry's complicated relationship with power and compromise.
★ 4.56 Goodreads (93.2K ratings) - 8
Carl's Doomsday Scenario
Dungeon Crawler Carl • Book 2
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Earth's survivors are trapped in a deadly dungeon game show, and Carl just wants to keep his cat alive through the next level. Dinniman's LitRPG satire skewers both gaming culture and reality TV with gleeful violence.
★ 4.51 Goodreads (187.5K ratings) - 9
Night Watch
Discworld • Book 29
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Commander Vimes gets thrown back in time to his younger days during Ankh-Morpork's revolution, where he must train his past self while hunting a serial killer—Pratchett's darkest Discworld novel about duty, history, and becoming who you need to be.
★ 4.50 Goodreads (119.5K ratings) - 10
Blackflame
Cradle • Book 3
by Will Wight
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With a year left to train, Lindon must master the dangerous Blackflame arts or face certain death against an unbeatable opponent. Wight escalates both magical power and personal stakes.
★ 4.50 Goodreads (39.0K ratings)