Similar to Path to Ascendancy (Malazan Universe)

How these recommendations are computed

Each series below is matched against Path to Ascendancy (Malazan Universe) by Ian C. Esslemont using a similarity score that combines shared genres (Epic/High Fantasy, Military Fantasy, Dark/Grimdark Fantasy), shared themes (Anti-Hero, Ensemble Cast, No Romance, Dark, Fast Paced, War & Strategy, Heavy Worldbuilding, Political Intrigue and 2 more), and contributor overlap (same author or narrator). Results are ranked by the total overlap; the strongest matches appear first. Every recommendation is itself a complete series — no cliffhangers.