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Progression Fantasy

Structured entirely around the quantifiable and systematic advancement of a protagonist's magical or martial power.

The satisfaction of witnessing consistent, earned power gains. It feels like watching a character meticulously build strength, overcome clear thresholds, and achieve ever-greater feats, validating their effort with tangible advancements and leading to exhilarating, high-stakes confrontations.

Books

Fourth WingRebecca Yarros
EragonChristopher Paolini
The Way of KingsBrandon Sanderson
The Poppy WarR. F. Kuang
Rhythm of WarBrandon Sanderson
NevernightJay Kristoff
The Rage Of DragonsEvan Winter
The Dungeon Anarchist's CookbookMatt Dinniman
The Magic of RecluceL. E. Modesitt, Jr.
The Two Pearls of WisdomAlison Goodman
The NoviceTrudi Canavan
Dragon's KinTodd McCaffrey
Moon over SohoBen Aaronovitch
Melting StonesTamora Pierce
The Broken EyeBrent Weeks
Master of the Five MagicsLyndon Hardy
Dragons of the Hourglass MageMargaret Weis
A Parade of HorriblesMatt Dinniman
GatefatherOrson Scott Card
Scion of CyadorL. E. Modesitt, Jr.
Natural OrdermageL. E. Modesitt, Jr.
The Mongrel MageL. E. Modesitt, Jr.
DarknessesL. E. Modesitt, Jr.
The Gate of the Feral GodsMatt Dinniman
Wellspring of ChaosL. E. Modesitt, Jr.
Colors of ChaosL. E. Modesitt, Jr.
Heritage of CyadorL. E. Modesitt, Jr.
The SoulforgeMargaret Weis
Return of the SorceressTim Waggoner
BeyondMercedes Lackey
ThornlostMelanie Rawn
The phoenix endangeredJames Mallory
Court of FivesKate Elliott
The Black SongAnthony Ryan
The Musashi FlexSteve Perry
A crucible of soulsMitchell Hogan
Sword of the bright ladyM. C. Planck
FirebloodElly Blake
Monsters Born and MadeTanvi Berwah
Circle of ShadowsEvelyn Skye
Witch HunterC. L. Werner
Crush the KingJennifer Estep
Curse the dawnKaren Chance
MagebornStephen Aryan
The Land: FoundingAleron Kong
The Land: ForgingAleron Kong
The Land: PredatorsAleron Kong
Knights of the RoseRoland J. Green
Poisoned BladeKate Elliott
ExileAnne Logston
Children of Virtue and VengeanceTomi Adeyemi
A Point of HonorDorothy J. Heydt
Lion's HeartKaren Wehrstein
Breath of the DragonFonda Lee
Flesh and FireLaura Anne Gilman
Wild MagicJo Clayton
Royal bloodUna McCormack
Into the RiftClay Harmon
The Wandering DragonIrene Radford
Napier's bonesDerryl Murphy

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