10 Books Like Six of Crows
Hand-picked recommendations for readers who loved Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo.
If you loved...
Six of Crows
by Leigh Bardugo
We found 10 books with similar themes, writing style, and atmosphere. Each one hand-picked for readers who couldn't put down Six of Crows.
The Lies of Locke Lamora
Scott Lynch
This book features a cunning band of thieves pulling off elaborate heists in a richly imagined fantasy city, much like the Dregs.
THE POPPY WAR
R. F. Kuang, Nadia Carbó Mont
It shares a dark, gritty tone and explores morally gray characters navigating a brutal world with high stakes and intense action.
Grave Mercy
Robin LaFevers
This story follows a young woman trained as an assassin in a historical fantasy setting, featuring political intrigue and a touch of romance.
The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue
Mackenzi Lee
A swashbuckling adventure with a found family of outcasts, witty banter, and a journey across continents, echoing the found family dynamic of the Dregs.
Red Queen
Victoria Aveyard
Features a world divided by blood (powers) and status, with a protagonist who must navigate dangerous political schemes and uncover secrets.
An Ember in the Ashes
Sabaa Tahir
This novel presents a brutal, Roman-inspired world with a focus on forbidden love, rebellion, and characters fighting for survival against oppressive forces.
The Priory of the Orange Tree
Samantha Shannon
While more epic in scope, it offers intricate world-building, strong female characters, and complex political maneuvering within a fantasy setting.
A Darker Shade of Magic
V.E. Schwab
The concept of parallel Londons and a morally ambiguous protagonist who navigates dangerous magical elements offers a similar sense of adventure and dark fantasy.
The Cruel Prince
Holly Black
This book delves into the treacherous politics and dangerous allure of the fae world, with a human protagonist caught in a web of intrigue and power struggles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about books like Six of Crows
What should I read after Six of Crows?
If you enjoyed Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo, try The Lies of Locke Lamora, Brandon Sanderson's Fantasy Firsts : (the Way of Kings, Mistborn: the Final Empire, Rithmatist, Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians), THE POPPY WAR, Grave Mercy, and The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue. Each one was hand-picked for similar themes, writing style, and atmosphere.
How many books are similar to Six of Crows?
We've curated 10 books with a similar feel to Six of Crows. Love Six of Crows? Discover 10 gripping fantasy heist novels with morally gray characters, intricate plots, and found families.
Are there books like Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo?
Yes — readers who loved Six of Crows often pick up The Lies of Locke Lamora, Brandon Sanderson's Fantasy Firsts : (the Way of Kings, Mistborn: the Final Empire, Rithmatist, Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians), and THE POPPY WAR. They share the qualities that made Leigh Bardugo's book hard to put down.
What makes a book similar to Six of Crows?
This book features a cunning band of thieves pulling off elaborate heists in a richly imagined fantasy city, much like the Dregs. A complex magic system and a crew of skilled individuals undertaking a seemingly impossible heist against a tyrannical regime will appeal to fans of Six of Crows.
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