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Save:'Six of Crows' by Leigh Bardugo is a gripping YA heist novel set in a fantasy world where a mastermind, Kaz Brekker, assembles a team of teenagers with special gifts and dark pasts to undertake an impossible mission in the dangerous city of Ketterdam. The story revolves around their quest to kidnap a scientist experimenting with enhancing special powers for military purposes, leading to a tale of revenge, loyalty, friendship, and intricate schemes against a backdrop of a richly imagined world filled with magic and complex characters.
The book is a heist thriller with a fantasy twist, featuring a group of misfits led by Kaz who navigate through a city controlled by gangs and a corrupt council. The narrative is driven by detailed schemes, plot twists, and the individual growth of the characters, as they face challenges, form relationships, and strive to achieve their goals in a world on the brink of change and chaos.
He was supposed to be making his rounds at the Hoede house, but for the last fifteen minutes, he’d been hovering around the southeast wall of the gardens, trying to think of something clever and roman... - #2
Save:The Lies of Locke Lamora is an epic fantasy novel that follows the adventures of Locke Lamora and his band of thieves, the Gentlemen Bastards, in the city of Camorr. The plot twists and turns with surprises at every corner, leading to an edge-of-your-seat experience for readers. The book seamlessly combines elements of crime heist fiction with a flawlessly executed fantasy setting, creating a unique and engaging story that keeps readers hooked until the very end.
LOCKE LAMORA’S RULE of thumb was this: a good confidence game took three months to plan, three weeks to rehearse, and three seconds to win or lose the victim’s trust forever. This time around, he plan... - #3
Save:The Quantum Magician by Derek Kunsken is a science fiction novel that follows the protagonist, Belisarius Arjona, a Homo quantus who is a con man approached to help transport a fleet through a guarded wormhole. The book delves into a complex heist plot involving genetically engineered races, diverse characters with unique skills, and a mix of advanced technology and quantum mechanics. The narrative features a mix of space opera elements, odd cultures, and a backdrop of empires in conflict, all set in a widespread future that touches on quantum mechanics and human genetic modifications.
BELISARIUS ARJONA WAS perhaps the only con man who drew parallels between his confidence schemes and the quantum world. Ask a question about frequency, and the electron appeared to be a wave. Ask a qu... - #4
Save:'Fool's Gold' in the series 'The Dragon Lords' by author Jon Hollins is a fun and humorous fantasy novel that follows a motley group of characters who decide to take on the powerful Lords and reclaim their gold. The story is filled with lively characters, action-packed scenes, and a touch of humor that sets it apart from traditional fantasy novels. The dragons in this book are portrayed in a unique way, acting as Lords who oppress the people with exorbitant taxes, adding an interesting twist to the typical dragon lore.
Hollins' writing style is reminiscent of Clayton Snyder, injecting creative and crude humor into serious moments, making the reading experience enjoyable and engaging. features a mix of characters including a farmboy, bandits, a mage, and an old man, who come together for an unlikely heist to steal from a dragon, resulting in a hilarious and adventurous plot that keeps readers entertained from start to finish.
It was a confrontation as old as time. A tale begun back when the Pantheon of old first breathed life into the clay mold of man and set him down upon the earth. It was the tale of the untamable pitted... - #5
Save:'The Final Empire' in the 'Mistborn' series by Brandon Sanderson follows the story of Vin, a young thief with extraordinary abilities, as she becomes involved in a plot to overthrow the immortal emperor. Set in a world plagued by slavery, crime, and political corruption, the story unfolds with intricate magical systems and complex characters facing moral dilemmas and making compromises. The rebellion to dethrone the seemingly unkillable Lord Ruler and free the oppressed Skaa forms the central conflict, providing a mix of action, intrigue, and character development.
Vin watched the downy flakes drift through the air. Leisurely. Careless. Free. The puffs of soot fell like black snowflakes, descending upon the dark city of Luthadel. They drifted in corners, blowing... - #6
Save:The Sandalwood Princess by Loretta Chase is a Regency romance novel set in an exotic location, featuring a mix of romance, mystery, adventure, and scheming. The story revolves around the heroine, Amanda Cavencourt, who receives a figurine called the Sandalwood Princess from her mentor, Rani Simhi. This gift sets off an adventure involving a notorious thief named Falcon, leading to unexpected twists and turns in the plot. Despite some editing issues in the Kindle version, readers found the book engaging with fascinating characters and a feminist tone.
There were worseplaces to live in Calcutta, and better. Here in the crowded quarter, as elsewhere, the streets flooded in the monsoon season and the price of a palanquin soared in consequence. Fever, ... Artemis by Andy Weir is a science fiction novel set on the Moon's first lunar colony, Artemis. The story follows Jazz Bashara, a smuggler living on the moon, who gets involved in a risky job that leads to unexpected consequences. The book explores themes of crime, economics, and the challenges of living in a lunar city, all while maintaining a light and entertaining tone similar to Weir's previous work, The Martian.
I switched to long, even hops. It felt like slow motion, but it was the best way to move with all that weight. My helmet’s heads-up display said the airlock was fifty-two meters away. I glanced at my ...- #8
Save:'The Palace Job' by Patrick Weekes is a high fantasy ensemble heist book reminiscent of Ocean's Eleven in a Dungeons and Dragons setting. The story follows Loch, a rogue captain, who assembles a diverse crew to recover a stolen elvish book, leading them on a wild adventure filled with fights, witty banter, and unexpected twists. The book features a mix of fantasy elements like magic, floating cities, and mythical creatures, creating a fun and entertaining read for fans of caper stories.
The writing style of 'The Palace Job' is described as light and easy to read, with a focus on humor, clever dialogue, and a fast-paced plot filled with double-crossings and surprises. Despite some predictable twists and juvenile humor, the book manages to engage readers with its diverse cast of characters and the thrilling escapades they embark on.
The rulers of the Republic lived atop the great flying city of Heaven's Spire, their magnificent palaces soaring above the world. From their great manses in the sky came the laws and decrees that kept... - #9
Save:'Bandits' by Elmore Leonard is a crime fiction novel set in New Orleans during the late 1980s. The story follows Jack Delaney, an ex-con working at a funeral home, who gets caught up in a scheme to rob a corrupt Nicaraguan colonel raising funds for his fighters. Jack teams up with an ex-nun, Sister Lucy, to divert the stolen money to rebuild a leprosy hospital destroyed by the colonel. The plot is filled with twists and turns, dark humor, and a diverse set of characters, all presented with Leonard's signature crisp dialogue and fast-paced narrative style.
The narrative of 'Bandits' unfolds gradually, revealing the complexities of the characters and their motivations. As Jack and Sister Lucy navigate the dangerous world of war criminals and corrupt officials, the story delves into themes of redemption, morality, and the blurred lines between good and evil. Leonard's writing seamlessly blends suspense, humor, and social commentary, creating a compelling and engaging read that keeps the reader hooked till the end.
EVERY TIME THEY GOT a call from the leper hospital to pick up a body Jack Delaney would feel himself coming down with the flu or something. Leo Mullen, his boss, was finally calling it to Jack’s atten... - #10
Save:Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett is an epic fantasy novel that follows the story of Sancia Grado, a talented thief living in the city of Tevanne. Sancia is hired to steal a mysterious artifact, a key named Clef, which holds immense power. As she navigates a world of magical sigils and political intrigue, Sancia finds herself entangled in a dangerous game where powerful elites control scrived objects to manipulate reality. The book is praised for its complex world-building, unique magical system, and engaging characters, especially Sancia and Clef, as they uncover long-buried secrets and face formidable challenges.
The writing style in Foundryside is described as captivating, with intricate world-building and a fast-paced plot that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The book seamlessly blends elements of fantasy with real-world parallels, creating a rich and immersive setting that explores themes of power, greed, and social inequality. Readers are drawn into a world where inanimate objects come to life through scriving, and where characters like Sancia and Clef navigate a society divided between the wealthy elites and the impoverished commoners, setting the stage for an epic adventure filled with mystery and magic.
Then she’d come to the drainage tunnel, and that had gone…less swimmingly. It had worked, she supposed—the drainage tunnel had allowed her to slink below all the interior gates and walls and get close...
