Dance of Thieves

Throne of Glass

Sarah J. Maas

An assassin competes to become the royal champion in a dangerous competition. The protagonist must navigate political intrigue and personal challenges. Themes of survival, strategy, and hidden identity are central to the story. The book offers similar elements of adventure and complex character development.

Six of Crows

Leigh Bardugo

A group of criminal outcasts attempt an impossible heist in a richly imagined fantasy world. Complex characters with morally ambiguous backgrounds form an unlikely team. Intricate plotting and strategic maneuvering drive the narrative. The book features intense character dynamics and high-stakes adventure reminiscent of Dance of Thieves.

The Kiss of Deception

Mary E. Pearson

A princess flees an arranged marriage and becomes entangled in a complex plot. The narrative features strategic maneuvering and unexpected twists. Characters must navigate political intrigue and personal challenges. As part of the same series, it shares direct thematic and stylistic elements with Dance of Thieves.

An Ember in the Ashes

Sabaa Tahir

A slave and a soldier become unlikely allies in a brutal empire. Complex characters fight against oppressive systems through cunning and courage. The narrative explores themes of resistance and personal transformation. Intense character dynamics and high-stakes conflict mirror Dance of Thieves.

Red Rising

Pierce Brown

A low-born protagonist infiltrates a rigid social hierarchy to spark revolution. Intense strategic maneuvering and personal transformation drive the plot. The hero must navigate complex political landscapes and challenge existing power structures. Themes of rebellion and personal agency resonate with Dance of Thieves.

The Cruel Prince

Holly Black

A human girl must survive in a treacherous faerie court. Political intrigue and complex power dynamics drive the narrative. The protagonist uses strategy and cunning to navigate dangerous relationships. Themes of survival and unexpected alliances resonate with Dance of Thieves.

Graceling

Kristin Cashore

A young woman with extraordinary fighting abilities navigates a dangerous political landscape. The protagonist possesses unique skills that set her apart from others. She must confront powerful enemies and her own complex identity. The story blends adventure, romance, and high-stakes conflict similar to Dance of Thieves.

The Winner's Curse

Marie Rutkoski

A strategic young woman purchases a slave who is far more than he appears. Political intrigue and forbidden romance intertwine in a complex narrative. The protagonists engage in a delicate dance of power and attraction. Similar themes of strategy, rebellion, and unexpected connections emerge.

Rebel of the Sands

Alwyn Hamilton

A girl with mysterious abilities escapes her restrictive society. The narrative blends adventure, rebellion, and magical elements. Protagonists must use strategy and courage to challenge existing power structures. Similar themes of personal transformation and high-stakes conflict emerge.

Poison Study

Maria V. Snyder

A condemned prisoner becomes a food taster for a military leader. The protagonist must use her wits to survive in a dangerous political environment. Complex character dynamics and strategic survival are key themes. The book offers similar elements of intrigue and personal transformation.