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A foul-mouthed, fast-paced romp through a brutal world, guided by a rogue who is just as likely to steal your coin purse as he is to win your heart. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Blacktongue Thief.
- gritty
- perilous
- raucous
- grim but fun
- 01
The Ten Thousand Doors of January
Alix E. Harrow
A lush, defiant love letter to the magic of storytelling and the hidden thresholds that lead us to where we belong.
- 02
The Lesser Dead
Christopher Buehlman
A gritty, unapologetic plunge into the grimy, nocturnal underworld of 1970s New York, where even the monsters have something to fear.
- 03
Black Sun
Rebecca Roanhorse
A cinematic, doom-laden countdown to a celestial convergence where gods and mortals violently collide.
- 04
Nettle & Bone
T. Kingfisher
A darkly pragmatic fairy tale where a reluctant heroine and her misfit companions dismantle a happily-ever-after gone wrong.
- 05
Theft of swords
Michael J. Sullivan
A fast-talking, sword-swinging buddy comedy wrapped in classic high fantasy trappings.
- 06
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.
- 07
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.
- 08
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.
- 09
Jade Legacy
Fonda Lee
A sweeping, blood-soaked generational epic that demands your absolute emotional investment and repays it with devastating, cinematic brilliance.
- 10
Witch's Heart
Genevieve Gornichec
A tender, heartbreaking reclamation of a mythological villain, centered on the fierce, world-ending power of a mother's love.
- 11
Ink & Sigil
Kevin Hearne
A witty, magic-infused romp through Scotland that balances mythological danger with the cozy charm of an eccentric found family.
- 12
The Necromancer's House
Christopher Buehlman
An emotionally resonant occult fantasy where fierce loyalty and the enduring love for a pet anchor a battle against dark magic.
