Rothfuss
The Name of the Wind
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1
The Name of the Wind
Patrick Rothfuss - 3 books
92%
match
A strong match for Mistborn readers.
RomanceMild
PaceMedium
ViolenceMedium
ComplexityMedium
fantasy
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Books like Mistborn
Matches for Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson (Mistborn) - Updated June 2026
Finished Mistborn? These picks bring the same energy.
How we match. Scores weigh tone, heat, pace and stakes - not just genre. The bars on each card show romance, pace, violence and complexity so you can pick by feel.Contains affiliate links
Sanderson
The Stormlight Archive
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2
The Stormlight Archive
Brandon Sanderson - 3 books
90%
match
A strong match for Mistborn readers.
RomanceMild
PaceMedium
ViolenceMedium
ComplexityMedium
fantasy
Lynch
The Lies of Locke Lamora
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3
The Lies of Locke Lamora
Scott Lynch - 3 books
86%
match
A strong match for Mistborn readers.
RomanceMild
PaceMedium
ViolenceMedium
ComplexityMedium
fantasy
Kuang
The Poppy War
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4
The Poppy War
R.F. Kuang - 3 books
82%
match
A strong match for Mistborn readers.
RomanceMild
PaceMedium
ViolenceMedium
ComplexityMedium
fantasy
Brown
Red Rising
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5
Red Rising
Pierce Brown - 3 books
80%
match
A strong match for Mistborn readers.
RomanceMild
PaceMedium
ViolenceMedium
ComplexityMedium
fantasy
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