the Shades of London books by V.E. Schwab - lovable rogues, a wannabe pirate, parallel worlds, an evil stone, elemental and bone magic
the Daevabad trilogy by S.A. Chakraborty - a con woman, djinn, a hidden city, a despotic ruler, a forbidden religion, a prince who’s trying his best, a mythical warrior back from the dead
the Rook and Rose books by M.A. Carrick - another con woman, a city that blends Eastern Europe with Venice, tricky politics, a mysterious vigilante, a living childhood monster, magic based on sigils and on tarot
N.K. Jemisin - have not read her high fantasy, hear that it’s absolutely incredible and goes hard
the Between Earth and Sky series by Rebecca Roanhorse - pre-Columbian inspiration, a determined high priestess, a mermaid-pirate, a man who might be a god, a city torn by clans and religion, a looming eclipse, light on magic but there are giant animals
Robin Hobb - also have not read her, know that her fans are fans and she has read so many books
the Daughter of Smoke and Bone books by Laini Taylor - YA, multiple worlds, a girl pulled into a war of monsters, an enemy angel, themes of morality and trauma, tooth magic and wishes as money
Of course, you could always go with Patrick Rothfuss, George R.R. Martin, Brandon Sanderson, Joe Abercrombie, John Gwynne too. I have heard Very Good Things from their fans. But I thought I’d recommend some women who aren’t That One (and some enbies as well).
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