Rebellion

Rebellion fantasy centers on uprisings against tyrants, empires, or divine powers in magical worlds. These stories follow rebels, revolutionaries, and reluctant heroes as they challenge the order of their realms and risk everything to reshape their futures.

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5 Books in subgenre
Mar 28, 2026 Last updated
1 Mistborn: The Final Empire

Mistborn: The Final Empire

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Book 1 of The Mistborn Saga series

Rated 4.49 out of 5 stars, based on 1,005,784 reviews.

Mistborn: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson is set in a world where the oppressive Lord Ruler has dominated for a thousand years, casting ash over the land and subjugating the Skaa population. The story follows Kelsier, a half-Skaa Mistborn with extraordinary abilities, who assembles a group of skilled allomancers to challenge the seemingly invincible regime. Central to the plot is Vin, a wary half-Skaa orphan who must learn to trust others as she discovers her own latent powers. The novel explores themes of rebellion, power, and trust within a dark fantasy setting.
Fantasy Adventure Magic Adult Science Fiction Gods Epic Fantasy Monsters High Fantasy Young Adult War Dark Fantasy Ruling Class Progression Fantasy Rebellion Strong Protagonist Zero to Hero
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2 Red Rising

Red Rising

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Book 1 of Red Rising Saga series

Rated 4.27 out of 5 stars, based on 831,005 reviews.

Red Rising by Pierce Brown follows Darrow, a member of the oppressed Red caste in a rigidly stratified future society on Mars. Believing he toils to prepare the planet for future generations, Darrow uncovers that the surface has long been colonized and his people are enslaved by an elite ruling class. Motivated by a desire for justice and personal loss, he undergoes a transformation to infiltrate the Institute, where the privileged Gold caste trains to maintain their dominance. The novel explores themes of power, identity, and rebellion as Darrow navigates deadly competition within this brutal hierarchy.
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3 An Ember in the Ashes

An Ember in the Ashes

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Book 1 of An Ember in the Ashes series

Rated 4.24 out of 5 stars, based on 352,466 reviews.

An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir is set in a harsh empire modeled after ancient Rome, where rebellion is punishable by death. The story follows Laia, a slave whose brother is arrested for treason, prompting her to infiltrate the empire’s military academy as a spy for rebels. There, she encounters Elias, a top soldier who secretly longs for freedom from the oppressive regime he serves. Their intertwined paths reveal the personal and political struggles within a brutal society.
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4 Crier's War

Crier's War

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Book 1 of Crier's War series

Rated 4.09 out of 5 stars, based on 54,236 reviews.

Crier's War (Crier's War, #1) by Nina Varela is set in the kingdom of Rabu, where the Automae—artificial beings once created as royal playthings—have seized control from humans following the War of Kinds. The story follows Ayla, a human servant determined to avenge her family by targeting Lady Crier, the Sovereign’s daughter who was engineered for perfection and poised to inherit power. As Crier navigates her arranged engagement to Scyre Kinok and uncovers unsettling truths about her father’s rule, her path intersects with Ayla’s in a complex exploration of loyalty and identity within a vividly constructed fantasy world.
Fantasy Romance Science Fiction Young Adult War Dark Fantasy LGBTQ Queer Lesbian Survival Enemies To Lovers Ruling Class Progression Fantasy Reincarnation Rebellion Political Intrigue Female Protagonist
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5 House of Blades

House of Blades

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Book 1 of Traveler's Gate series

Rated 4.07 out of 5 stars, based on 18,365 reviews.

House of Blades (Traveler's Gate, #1) by Will Wight follows Simon, a young man whose family is killed and friends captured by enemy Travelers—individuals who wield mystical powers drawn from otherworldly Territories. Unlike another villager who is prophesied to defeat evil, Simon lacks special abilities or magical weapons but chooses to embark alone on a quest to gain the strength needed to challenge the Travelers and their Overlord. Set in a world where prophecy dictates fate, the story explores Simon's determination to rescue his people despite having no foretold destiny.
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