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Books like Six of Crows
Found-family crews, impossible jobs and sharp dialogue.
The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi
A crew of misfits pulls off heists in a magical 1889 Paris.
The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
An adult heist fantasy with a gang of con artists who are basically family.
+ A witty, tragicomic caper with a resilient thief and a richly detailed city.
− The realistic backdrop makes the melodramatic plot feel less real. (summed up from Publishers Weekly)The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson
A street thief joins a crew planning the biggest heist of all: overthrowing an immortal emperor.
+ Allomancy is a genuinely fresh magic system that delivers Matrix-like fights, backed by strong characterisation and intrigue in an ash-choked world.
− Indiscriminate detail stalls the pace for pages at a time, and defeating a fallen hero with another hero feels lazy. (summed up from Graeme's Fantasy Book Review)The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner
A cocky thief is sent to steal a legendary treasure. The twist is worth it.
The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater
A tight-knit group hunting for a sleeping king. Atmospheric, with great banter.
+ A tour de force of characterisation that steeps everyday life in magic.
− Takes its time; the story gathers slowly rather than rushing. (summed up from Publishers Weekly)
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