Six of Crows

Shadow and Bone

Leigh Bardugo

Set in the same Grishaverse as Six of Crows, this novel follows Alina Starkov, a mapmaker who discovers she has a powerful magical ability. She is recruited into the Grisha, an elite magical military force, and must learn to control her power to potentially save her war-torn country. The book features complex characters, intricate world-building, and a dark, gritty fantasy setting similar to Six of Crows.

The Lies of Locke Lamora

Scott Lynch

A fantasy heist novel about a group of clever con artists operating in a complex, richly detailed city. The story follows Locke Lamora and his band of thieves as they execute elaborate schemes, featuring witty dialogue and intricate plot twists. Similar to Six of Crows, it offers a dark, immersive world with morally complex characters and high-stakes criminal adventures.

Mistborn: The Final Empire

Brandon Sanderson

A fantasy novel about a group of rebels planning to overthrow a powerful empire, featuring a unique magic system and a diverse team of skilled individuals. The story combines elements of heist, revolution, and magical combat, with complex characters working together against overwhelming odds. It shares Six of Crows' themes of found family and strategic planning.

The Final Empire

Brandon Sanderson

A heist novel set in a dark fantasy world where a group of skilled criminals plot to overthrow a tyrannical ruler. The story follows a crew of outcasts with unique abilities planning an impossible mission, much like Six of Crows. It features morally complex characters, intricate planning, and high-stakes action with a magic system that adds depth to the narrative.

The Way of Shadows

Brent Weeks

A dark fantasy novel about a street urchin who becomes an assassin, navigating a brutal world of political intrigue and survival. The book features a protagonist from a harsh background who uses cunning and skill to rise above his circumstances. Like Six of Crows, it offers a gritty narrative with morally complex characters and high-stakes action.

An Ember in the Ashes

Sabaa Tahir

A dark fantasy novel set in a brutal empire, following two characters fighting against an oppressive system. The book features complex characters with unique abilities navigating a dangerous world, with themes of rebellion and survival. Similar to Six of Crows, it offers a gritty narrative with high-stakes conflict and morally ambiguous characters.

The Blade Itself

Joe Abercrombie

A dark fantasy novel featuring morally complex characters in a gritty world of political intrigue and personal survival. The story follows a group of flawed individuals drawn into a larger conflict, with sharp dialogue and unexpected alliances. Like Six of Crows, it offers a nuanced exploration of character motivations and moral ambiguity.

Throne of Glass

Sarah J. Maas

A fantasy novel about a skilled assassin fighting for her freedom in a corrupt kingdom. The story features a strong female protagonist with a traumatic past, navigating complex political landscapes and personal challenges. Similar to Six of Crows, it offers a narrative of survival, strategy, and personal transformation.

Red Rising

Pierce Brown

A dystopian novel about a low-born protagonist who infiltrates the ruling class to seek revenge and revolution. The book features a skilled protagonist with a traumatic past, complex social dynamics, and a dangerous mission that requires cunning and strategy. Like Six of Crows, it offers a gritty narrative with morally ambiguous characters fighting against a oppressive system.

Graceling

Kristin Cashore

A fantasy novel about a young woman with an extraordinary ability who becomes entangled in a dangerous political plot. The story features a strong, skilled protagonist fighting against a corrupt system, with elements of adventure and personal growth. It shares Six of Crows' themes of individual power and resistance against oppression.