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A high-fantasy heist that reads like a tabletop RPG campaign run by a dungeon master with a flair for cinematic comedy. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The Palace Job (Rogues of the Republic).
- energetic
- playful
- adventurous
- triumphant
- 01
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.
- 02
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.
- 03
Theft of swords
Michael J. Sullivan
A fast-talking, sword-swinging buddy comedy wrapped in classic high fantasy trappings.
- 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
A Deal with the Elf King
Elise Kova
A sweeping, slow-burn romantasy that feels like a cozy winter evening spent reading a classic fairy tale about a brooding king and a reluctant queen.
- 06
A Time of Dread
John Gwynne
A tense, atmospheric entry into a dark fantasy world where shadows gather and ancient threats loom.
- 07
The Wrong Stars
Tim Pratt
A witty, fast-paced space opera that balances ancient alien dread with the cozy warmth of a deeply loyal found family.
- 08
Retribution Falls
Chris Wooding
A high-flying, diesel-fumed joyride with a crew of lovable scoundrels who can't stop making things worse for themselves.
- 09
King of Thorns
Mark Lawrence
A brutal, brilliantly calculated descent into the mind of a ruthless boy-king fighting an impossible war.
- 10
The Crown Conspiracy
Michael J. Sullivan
A fast-paced, banter-filled romp through classic fantasy tropes anchored by an incredibly charming thief-and-mercenary duo.
- 11
The Awakened Mage (Kingmaker, Kingbreaker)
Karen Miller
A classic tale of a reluctant, working-class hero forced to embrace a world-shaking destiny as the shadows close in.
- 12
Dragon Age - The Stolen Throne
David Gaider · 2009
A sweeping epic fantasy that plunges the reader into the desperate, magic-fueled heart of an insurgency.
