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A kinetic, cyberpunk-flavored fantasy heist where magic is a programming language and scrappy underdogs are hacking the system. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Foundryside.
- gritty
- industrial
- kinetic
- shadowy
- 01
City of Stairs
Robert Jackson Bennett
A gritty, geopolitical spy thriller wrapped in the surreal ruins of a city where dead gods still cast long shadows.
- 02
The Republic Of Thieves
Scott Lynch
A theatrical, banter-filled duel of wits where the greatest con of all might just be falling in love.
- 03
Hard magic
Larry Correia
A gritty, high-octane collision of 1930s noir and explosive magical combat.
- 04
City of miracles
Robert Jackson Bennett
A relentless, grief-fueled revenge thriller wrapped in the dying magic of a broken world.
- 05
Theft of swords
Michael J. Sullivan
A fast-talking, sword-swinging buddy comedy wrapped in classic high fantasy trappings.
- 06
Thief's Magic
Trudi Canavan
A methodical unspooling of societal lies, where the pursuit of forbidden knowledge sparks a quiet but inevitable rebellion.
- 07
Cursed
Benedict Jacka
A tense, shadowy dive into a magical underground where survival depends entirely on staying one step ahead of the future.
- 08
Good guys
Steven Brust
A gritty, cynical urban fantasy where underpaid magical operatives question the morality of the secretive institution they serve.
- 09
The Lies of Locke Lamora
Scott Lynch
A wildly entertaining, foul-mouthed heist that starts as a clever con and escalates into a desperate, bloody fight for survival.
- 10
Jade War
Fonda Lee
A tense, cutthroat fantasy where family loyalty and magical power collide in a desperate fight for survival.
- 11
City of bones
Martha Wells · 1995
A gritty, sand-swept archaeological fantasy where cynical relic dealers navigate the deadly politics of a stratified desert metropolis.
- 12
The Crown Tower
Michael J. Sullivan
A classic, banter-filled fantasy heist that thrives on the friction and eventual spark of an iconic odd-couple partnership.
