The Blade Itself appears in 6 book lists

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The Blade Itself appears in 6 book lists on Shepherd.

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The best fantasy books about heroes haunted by their adventures

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The best fights in fantasy: five authors who have mastered the art of writing fight scenes

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The best conflicted protagonists in fantasy books

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The best books that inspired me to start writing

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