Deep rivalry books, ranked by your taste
Books driven by two sides who will not back down: every book on Boxlist tagged with the deep rivalry story theme, the same taste attribute as on films and TV. 499 books on Boxlist.
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The 100 best rated deep rivalry books
God of Pain
Romance · 2022
5.0 / 5
The Cartel
Crime · 2009
5.0 / 5
Light Bringer
Science fiction · 2022
5.0 / 5
Captive Prince
Fantasy · 2013
4.9 / 5
The King of Attolia
Fantasy · 2006
4.8 / 5
Words of Radiance
Fantasy · 2012
4.7 / 5
The School for Good and Evil
Fantasy · 2013
4.7 / 5
Love on the Brain
Romance · 2022
4.7 / 5
King's Cage
Fantasy · 2017
4.7 / 5
The Whispering Skull
Mystery · 2014
4.7 / 5
Bully
Romance · 2013
4.7 / 5
Archenemies
Superhero · 2018
4.7 / 5
Quicksilver
Fantasy · 2024
4.7 / 5
Lord of Shadows
Fantasy · 2017
4.7 / 5
God of Ruin
Romance · 2023
4.7 / 5
Alexander Hamilton
Biography · 2004
4.6 / 5
Fearless
Fantasy · 2025
4.6 / 5
Dragonquest
Science fiction · 1971
4.6 / 5
Frostbite
Fantasy · 2008
4.6 / 5
The Trouble with Peace
Fantasy · 2020
4.6 / 5
The Mauritius Command
Adventure · 1977
4.6 / 5
Dragonwatch
Fantasy · 2017
4.6 / 5
She Drives Me Crazy
Romance · 2021
4.6 / 5
The Napoleon of Notting Hill
Comedy · 1904
4.6 / 5
A Rogue by Any Other Name
Romance · 2012
4.6 / 5
How Few Remain
Historical · 1997
4.6 / 5
The Great Game
Historical · 1990
4.6 / 5
Ruthless Vows
Fantasy · 2023
4.6 / 5
Heimskringla; Lives/Saga of the Norse Kings
Historical · 1230
4.6 / 5
The Game of Kings
Historical · 1961
4.6 / 5
Schismatrix
Science fiction · 1985
4.6 / 5
Cryptonomicon
Thriller · 1999
4.5 / 5
A Kingdom of Dreams
Romance · 1989
4.5 / 5
The Shock Doctrine
Political · 2007
4.5 / 5
Darkstalker
Fantasy · 2016
4.5 / 5
The Red House Mystery
Mystery · 1922
4.5 / 5
The First Man in Rome
Historical · 1990
4.5 / 5
Her Soul to Take
Romance · 2021
4.5 / 5
The Winter King
Historical · 1995
4.5 / 5
The Queen of Attolia
Fantasy · 2000
4.5 / 5
So Worthy My Love
Romance · 1989
4.5 / 5
Spinning Silver
Fantasy · 2018
4.5 / 5
The Magicians of Caprona
Fantasy · 1974
4.5 / 5
The Well of Ascension
Fantasy · 2007
4.4 / 5
Second Foundation
Science fiction · 1953
4.4 / 5
The Outsiders
Drama · 1967
4.4 / 5
A Storm of Swords
Fantasy · 2000
4.4 / 5
The Viscount Who Loved Me
Romance · 2000
4.4 / 5
A Dance With Dragons
Fantasy · 2011
4.4 / 5
The Dark Forest
Science fiction · 2008
4.4 / 5
Norse Mythology
Myth/fairytale · 2016
4.4 / 5
Crooked Kingdom
Fantasy · 2016
4.4 / 5
Skin Game
Fantasy · 2014
4.4 / 5
Rising Storm
Fantasy · 2004
4.4 / 5
Night of the Living Dummy
Horror · 1993
4.4 / 5
The Raven Tower
Fantasy · 2019
4.4 / 5
A World Without Princes
Fantasy · 2014
4.4 / 5
Star Wars: Darth Plagueis
Science fiction · 2012
4.4 / 5
Wild Seed
Science fiction · 1980
4.4 / 5
Mad Dogs
Espionage · 2007
4.4 / 5
King of Scars
Fantasy · 2019
4.4 / 5
Olympos
Science fiction · 2005
4.4 / 5
Three Dark Crowns
Fantasy · 2016
4.4 / 5
Killers of the Dawn
Horror · 2003
4.4 / 5
The World of Ice & Fire
Fantasy · 2014
4.4 / 5
Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
Science fiction · 2005
4.4 / 5
The Vampire Diaries
Romance · 1991
4.4 / 5
Lost Boy
Fantasy · 2017
4.4 / 5
Servant of the Shard
Fantasy · 2000
4.4 / 5
Excalibur
Fantasy · 1997
4.4 / 5
No Man's Bride
Romance · 2006
4.4 / 5
A Clash of Kings
Fantasy · 1998
4.3 / 5
The Godfather
Crime · 1969
4.3 / 5
Carry On
Fantasy · 2015
4.3 / 5
Scythe
Science fiction · 2016
4.3 / 5
Shōgun
Historical · 1975
4.3 / 5
Fire and Ice
Fantasy · 2003
4.3 / 5
The Lions of Al-Rassan
Fantasy · 1995
4.3 / 5
Sunset
Family · 2006
4.3 / 5
God of Wrath
Romance · 2022
4.3 / 5
Renegades
Superhero · 2017
4.3 / 5
The Killer Angels
War · 1974
4.3 / 5
The Wolf and the Dove
Romance · 1974
4.3 / 5
King of Pride
Romance · 2023
4.3 / 5
Talons of Power
Fantasy · 2016
4.3 / 5
Bluestar's Prophecy
Family · 2009
4.3 / 5
Test of the Twins
Fantasy · 1986
4.3 / 5
A Little Hatred
Fantasy · 2019
4.3 / 5
The Brightest Night
Fantasy · 2014
4.3 / 5
Knife Edge
Science fiction · 2004
4.3 / 5
Hannibal
Thriller · 1999
4.3 / 5
Bad Luck and Trouble
Thriller · 2007
4.3 / 5
Eclipse
Animals · 2008
4.3 / 5
The Queen of Nothing
Fantasy · 2019
4.3 / 5
The Hunters
Adventure · 2012
4.3 / 5
Rumble Fish
Teen · 1975
4.3 / 5
The Terrible Two
Comedy · 2013
4.3 / 5
Hearts Aflame
Romance · 1987
4.3 / 5
Heartless Hunter
Fantasy · 2024
4.3 / 5
Sometimes a Great Notion
Drama · 1964
4.3 / 5
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