epic fantasy + politics

4 books tagged both “epic fantasy” and “politics”.

Brandon Sanderson · 2005

A prince thrown into a cursed city, a princess fighting court plots, and a priest on a deadline collide in Sanderson's debut.

4,049-word summary · 18 min read

Brandon Sanderson · 2007

After the Lord Ruler falls, Vin and Elend must hold Luthadel against three armies while a mist spirit hunts Vin and the Well of Ascension calls.

2,395-word summary · 11 min read

George R.R. Martin · 2011

Tyrion flees east, Dany chains her dragons in Meereen, and Jon holds the Wall as winter comes.

2,115-word summary · 9 min read

George R.R. Martin · 2005

After the War of the Five Kings, Cersei seizes power while Brienne searches and the Ironborn rise.

2,085-word summary · 9 min read