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A brutal, poetic plunge into the mind of a teenage sociopath carving his way through a broken world. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Prince of Thorns.
- grim
- brutal
- bleak
- blood-soaked
- 01
King of Thorns
Mark Lawrence
A brutal, brilliantly calculated descent into the mind of a ruthless boy-king fighting an impossible war.
- 02
Emperor of Thorns
Mark Lawrence
A brutal, poetic descent into the mind of a ruthless anti-hero facing the ultimate consequences of his ambition.
- 03
Knight's shadow
Sebastien De Castell
A desperate, banter-filled race against time where fierce loyalty and a sharp blade are the only defenses against a deeply corrupt world.
- 04
The emperor's blades
Brian Staveley
A gritty, high-stakes trial by fire where grief is forged into a weapon through grueling training and shadowy political intrigue.
- 05
The Rage Of Dragons
Evan Winter
A blistering, adrenaline-fueled descent into the crucible of vengeance where an outmatched underdog weaponizes his own suffering.
- 06
Blood Song
Anthony Ryan
A gritty, shadow-drenched descent into a brutal martial crucible where survival demands becoming a weapon.
- 07
Best served cold
Joe Abercrombie
A pitch-black, blood-spattered revenge tour fueled by gallows humor and unapologetic brutality.
- 08
Last Argument of Kings
Joe Abercrombie
A brutal, darkly hilarious masterclass in subverting every heroic fantasy trope you hold dear.
- 09
Malice
John Gwynne
A sprawling, blood-soaked epic that slowly tightens the noose, transforming a classic coming-of-age tale into a brutal fight for survival.
- 10
The Ruin of Kings
Jenn Lyons
A sprawling, puzzle-box epic that gleefully dismantles classic fantasy tropes through snarky footnotes, dual timelines, and a deeply cynical protagonist.
- 11
Kings of the wyld
Nicholas Eames
A raucous, battle-scarred love letter to classic rock and epic fantasy, fueled by beer, brotherhood, and aching joints.
- 12
The Prisoner's Throne
Holly Black
A treacherous, blood-soaked dance of political maneuvering and dark romance where every kiss hides a blade.
