Sanderson
Mistborn
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1
Mistborn
Brandon Sanderson - 3 books
92%
match
A strong match for The Name of the Wind readers.
RomanceMild
PaceMedium
ViolenceMedium
ComplexityMedium
fantasy
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Matches for The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss (The Kingkiller Chronicle) - Updated June 2026
Finished The Name of the Wind? 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
Lynch
The Lies of Locke Lamora
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2
The Lies of Locke Lamora
Scott Lynch - 3 books
89%
match
A strong match for The Name of the Wind readers.
RomanceMild
PaceMedium
ViolenceMedium
ComplexityMedium
fantasy
Ryan
Blood Song
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3
Blood Song
Anthony Ryan - 3 books
84%
match
A strong match for The Name of the Wind readers.
RomanceMild
PaceMedium
ViolenceMedium
ComplexityMedium
fantasy
Sanderson
The Stormlight Archive
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4
The Stormlight Archive
Brandon Sanderson - 3 books
82%
match
A strong match for The Name of the Wind readers.
RomanceMild
PaceMedium
ViolenceMedium
ComplexityMedium
fantasy
Guin
A Wizard of Earthsea
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5
A Wizard of Earthsea
Ursula K. Le Guin - 3 books
78%
match
A strong match for The Name of the Wind readers.
RomanceMild
PaceMedium
ViolenceMedium
ComplexityMedium
fantasy
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