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A delightfully grim and bloody romp through the gutters of a morally bankrupt world. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Sharp Ends.
- grimy
- chaotic
- blood-soaked
- tense
- 01
Last Argument of Kings
Joe Abercrombie
A brutal, darkly hilarious masterclass in subverting every heroic fantasy trope you hold dear.
- 02
The Blade Itself
Joe Abercrombie
A delightfully cynical plunge into a muddy, blood-soaked world where the heroes are just villains with better PR.
- 03
The Girl and the Stars
Mark Lawrence
A brutal, ice-cold plunge into a subterranean world where survival means forging light in the absolute dark.
- 04
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.
- 05
The Hour of the Dragon
Robert E. Howard · 1977
A bold, pulp-era plunge into mythic adventure and relentless conquest.
- 06
King of Thorns
Mark Lawrence
A brutal, brilliantly calculated descent into the mind of a ruthless boy-king fighting an impossible war.
- 07
A Time of Dread
John Gwynne
A tense, atmospheric entry into a dark fantasy world where shadows gather and ancient threats loom.
- 08
Storm of Locusts
Rebecca Roanhorse
A gritty, dust-choked road trip through a monster-infested apocalypse where the hardest battle is learning to trust your companions.
- 09
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.
- 10
Swords Against Death
Fritz Leiber
A fog-drenched, witty romp through a world of thieves, dark magic, and unbreakable camaraderie.
- 11
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.
- 12
The Tyrants Law
Daniel Abraham
A masterclass in the banality of evil, where empires are toppled by ledgers and whispers as often as by swords.
