Originally written by Kaleb Russell, updated by Tiana Tolbert
In 2021, Amazon’s long-awaited The Wheel of Time TV series debuted to instant acclaim for its stunning production, compelling characters, and the gorgeously realized world of Robert Jordan’s iconic fantasy series. The first season left fans hungry for more, and when season 2 arrived, it delivered in spectacular fashion! But, of course, once the season ended, the question remained; what next?
Now, after PLENTY of anticipation, season 3 is finally on the horizon, arriving March 13, 2025. But if the wait still feels too long, fret not—we’ve prepared a feast! Here are series and standalones to immerse yourself in while counting down the days to season three!
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opens in a new windowTales of Tremaine — R.R. Virdi
The first book in R.R. Virdi’s Tales of Tremaine series follows an enigmatic singer/storyteller named Ari and his journey to outrun his sinful past. Crafted in the tradition of stories like Patrick Rothfuss’ The Name of the Wind, opens in a new windowThe First Binding is a harrowing love letter to the fantasy genre and the art of storytelling. Based in a South Asian mythos, readers will find themselves enraptured by Virdi’s dashing prose and elegant world building. And as if you needed even more reasons to start reading, opens in a new windowThe First Binding is now available in paperback!
Don’t miss the sequel, opens in a new windowThe Doors of Midnight, out now!
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— Jason Denzel
So you loved The Wheel of Time (of course!). You know who else loved Wheel? Jason Denzel. This stalwart Robert Jordan fan founded community fansite Dragonmount.com, and then went on to pen his own trilogy of epic fantasy. In this trilogy, a primal force called Myst pulses at the heart of the world. One young magi will defy law and tradition to unravel its secrets… One lucky reader who’s scrolling this post right now will discover their next fantasy binge… That’s right! The trilogy’s epic conclusion, opens in a new windowMystic Skies, is out now, so you can dive through this entire series in one go!
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— Brandon Sanderson
Who better to read than the author chosen by Robert Jordan himself to bring the The Wheel of Time series to a satisfying conclusion? Sanderson went on to craft a myriad of his own sprawling fantasy worlds, one such being Roshar, a world wracked by storms so violent, the planet’s ecology has taken a rather peculiar evolutionary track with animals growing shells to escape into and plant life developing internal evasive measures to survive. Then there are the Knights Radiant, 10 ancient orders whose magical weapons are the impetus for a cataclysmic war taking place on a ruined landscape known as the Shattered Plains. 10 years in the making, opens in a new windowThe Stormlight Archive promises to be another operatic fantasy on par with The Wheel of Time.
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— Jenn Lyons
After learning he’s the long-lost son of a treacherous prince, young Kihrin quickly realises the storybooks he was raised on – fanciful tales of heroic royals achieving heroic victories– are the furthest thing from the truth. Trapped in his new family’s web of deceit and maniacal ambitions, Kihrin must fight to find his own path. A path removed from the ruinous fate laid before him, a fate where he’s the villain destined to destroy the world. Intricately weaving two compelling narratives together, Lyons tells a compelling story about harrowing family drama and a boy vying for freedom.
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— James Rollins
New York Times bestselling author James Rollins flexes his storytelling chops by seamlessly transitioning from the realm of thrillers to that of science fantasy in the exciting debut of his new Moonfall series: opens in a new windowThe Starless Crown. The world of Urth has stopped rotating on its axis. Leaving one side of the planet sun swept, the other wreathed in shadow and ice. Follow Nyx, a gifted student who sees visions of a bleak apocalypse, and her band of outcasts in their journey to uncover the secrets of old that might just give them answers necessary to save their world. Wheel of Time fans will surely love this world of floating ships and prophetic gods.
And watch out for the third book, opens in a new window A Dragon of Black Glass, on sale now!
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— Kevin J. Anderson
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If you’re craving twists, intrigue, and high-stakes adventure while waiting for The Wheel of Time season three, this book is the perfect pick. Set in a city teeming with thieves, schemers, and deadly secrets, it follows Lukan Gardova—a disgraced noble-turned-cardsharp—on a thrilling quest for vengeance after his father’s mysterious murder. With a world as richly drawn as Robert Jordan’s and the sharp wit of Joe Abercrombie meets Scott Lynch, this fast-paced epic fantasy will keep you busy!
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opens in a new windowThe Shroud of Prophecy Series by Kel Kade
Kel Kade’s Shroud of Prophecy series is another great way to pass the time—and now, you can binge the entire story from start to finish! This genre-bending, dark epic fantasy turns prophecy on its head, following Mathias and his best friend Aaslo as they set out to save the world… only to realize fate isn’t so easily bent to their will. Full of unexpected twists, sharp humor, and high-stakes adventure, this series is a must-read for fans of epic sagas. And now, with the release of the third and final book, opens in a new windowSanctum of the Soul, out now, there’s never been a better time to dive in!
A Chorus of Dragons series
The Serpent Gates duology
The Lotus Kingdoms trilogy
The Mystic Trilogy
The Ascendent series
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Everyone assumes these terrifying little bundles of nightmares are the creations of God-Kings.
The Daughters of Laaka (or kraken, as they are sometimes known) are absolutely the result of God-King manipulation. In this case, God-Queen manipulation, as the God-Queen of the Ocean, Laaka, created these creatures for unknown reasons. (A grudge? For spite? Who knows. Laaka’s petty at best.) The Daughters are intelligent, vicious, and are generally believed to be almost completely immune to magic.
These dog-like pack hunters were yet another example of Ynis’s overwhelming fondness for all things reptilian. Unlike most of Ynis’s creations, who died out or were hunted to extinction after the God-King’s death, drakes (and their handlers, the thriss) have endured. Some of these creatures have even gone feral, thriving in the Manol jungle and the island nation of Zherias. They operate in groups and are highly trainable; the thriss use them as guard animals and companions. You’ll never have to worry about one of these learning magic or knowing how to read a map, but they do seem to be pretty bright for animals. Anyone who encounters a wild pack of drakes is likely in trouble.
Mostly thought to be the occasional ornamental detail on some noble bit of heraldry, most would be extremely surprised to discover these creatures exist. Part lion, part eagle, and all ‘this really shouldn’t work,’ gryphons have been spotted living in the high altitudes of the Dragonspires. They’re the work of the God-King Nemesan, although why he created them and how he managed to make the capable of flight (again, this really shouldn’t work) is something I’d dearly love to investigate one of these days.
Ah, dragons. Why to say about these unholy terrors? Most Quuros firmly place these in the category of myth, but there’s a reason the Academy continues to place dragons on their known threat lists. Their origins are uh…unclear. I’ve heard people suggest that demons are ultimately responsible for the creation of dragons, and I suppose that’s true—from a certain point of view. Quur hasn’t seen a dragon attack since the very beginnings of the empire, when Emperor Cimillion had his famous run-ins with Baelosh. There have been persistent reports of a dragon dwelling off the coast of Zherias, but most of such stories are well over a century old. Dragons seem to sleep or go dormant for long periods of time, which gives humanity more than enough time to forget how dangerous they are before they come roaring awake again.
No fantasy horse list is complete without Shadowfax; the OG fantasy horse from whom all other fantasy horses derive. This horse is described as just the greatest damn horse there ever was. Smart, fast, understands humans (and wizards)—basically in a class all of his own. Sometimes he saves the day just by being fast, and sometimes just because he’s getting the OP angel-wizard to where he can be most effective.
No good horse friendship can last forever. OR CAN IT?! When the horse is BFFs with death, time is not an issue. Sure, Binky is a normal, mortal horse (if way smarter than a normal horse) but as long as he works for death he doesn’t age. BECAUSE FRIENDSHIP LASTS FOREVER. Binky may seem an odd name for such an important horse, but you just don’t question Death on such things. Before finding Binky, Death tried more frightening, more magical horses, but none were a good fit. Because being a fantasy horse BFF isn’t about having magical equine powers, it’s about loyalty. Although, it certainly doesn’t hurt when they do have magical powers. Plus, since Binky is able to use his connection to Death to TIME-TRAVEL, it’s safe to say not having magical powers of his own doesn’t slow him down.
Like Binky, Bela is just a normal horse, although unlike Binky she doesn’t get supernatural abilities from her rider. Unlike most of the other horses on this list, she’s not particularly known for her speed, and she isn’t super picky about who rides her. Egwene usually rides her, but other people ride her too, and she’s fine with it. Because Bela isn’t just a great horse friend to one person; she is a great horse friend to everyone.
