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by Brandon Sanderson
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This fantasy shares a hopeful and triumphant tone that will resonate with The Lies of Locke Lamora fans.
10 Best Books Like The Lies of Locke Lamora
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The best books like The Lies of Locke Lamora are:
- 1Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson4.5
- 2Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett4.3#1
- 3A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher4.4
- 4The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden0#1
- 5Jade City by Fonda Lee0#1
- 6Uprooted by Naomi Novik0
- 7The Witcher: The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski0
- 8The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss0Series starter
- 9Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb0Series starter
- 10In The Lives Of Puppets by TJ Klune0
In the city of Camorr, master thief Locke Lamora leads the Gentleman Bastards in elaborate cons against the nobility, but their greatest heist brings them face-to-face with deadly magic and political
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Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries
Emily Wilde #1 (works standalone)by Heather Fawcett
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Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a cozy yet dangerous tone that will resonate with The Lies of Locke Lamora fans.
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by T. Kingfisher
4.42024336 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a dark but ultimately hopeful tone that will resonate with The Lies of Locke Lamora fans.
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The Bear and the Nightingale
Winternight #1 (works standalone)by Katherine Arden
02020
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a haunting and atmospheric tone that will resonate with The Lies of Locke Lamora fans.
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Jade City
Green Bone Saga #1 (works standalone)by Fonda Lee
02017
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a brutal but intimate tone that will resonate with The Lies of Locke Lamora fans.
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by Naomi Novik
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Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a atmospheric and grounding tone that will resonate with The Lies of Locke Lamora fans.
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The Name of the Wind
Start of An Unfinished seriesby Patrick Rothfuss
02007
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a melancholy and lyrical tone that will resonate with The Lies of Locke Lamora fans.
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Assassin's Apprentice
Start of The Farseer Trilogy seriesby Robin Hobb
02012
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a melancholy and introspective tone that will resonate with The Lies of Locke Lamora fans.
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by TJ Klune
0
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a tender and hopeful tone that will resonate with The Lies of Locke Lamora fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Lies of Locke Lamora
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mistborn📚 Series starter | Brandon Sanderson | 4.5 | 2006 | 541 | Start a new series |
| Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries | Heather Fawcett | 4.3 | 2023 | 335 | Similar vibes |
| A Sorceress Comes to Call | T. Kingfisher | 4.4 | 2024 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| The Bear and the Nightingale | Katherine Arden | 0 | 2020 | — | Similar vibes |
| Jade City | Fonda Lee | 0 | 2017 | — | Similar vibes |
| Uprooted | Naomi Novik | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Witcher: The Last Wish | Andrzej Sapkowski | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Name of the Wind📚 Series starter | Patrick Rothfuss | 0 | 2007 | — | Start a new series |
| Assassin's Apprentice📚 Series starter | Robin Hobb | 0 | 2012 | — | Start a new series |
| In The Lives Of Puppets | TJ Klune | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Lies of Locke Lamora?
The most similar books to The Lies of Locke Lamora are Mistborn, Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries, A Sorceress Comes to Call.
What should I read after The Lies of Locke Lamora?
After finishing The Lies of Locke Lamora, readers most commonly pick up Mistborn next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Scott Lynch, such as Red Seas Under Red Skies.
Who writes books like Scott Lynch?
Authors similar to Scott Lynch include Joe Abercrombie, Robin Hobb.
What genre is The Lies of Locke Lamora?
The Lies of Locke Lamora is a Fantasy novel by Scott Lynch, published in 2006. It features elements of Thief, Con Artists, Fantasy Venice.
How long is The Lies of Locke Lamora?
The Lies of Locke Lamora is 752 pages long.
About The Lies of Locke Lamora
In the city of Camorr, master thief Locke Lamora leads the Gentleman Bastards in elaborate cons against the nobility, but their greatest heist brings them face-to-face with deadly magic and political intrigue. Lynch delivers brilliant fantasy that combines Ocean's Eleven-style heist plotting with rich worldbuilding inspired by Renaissance Venice. The first in the Gentleman Bastard series praised for its clever plotting and wit, this novel explores themes of loyalty, friendship, and survival while featuring some of the most inventive con games in fantasy literature and a found family of thieves whose bonds are stronger than blood, proving that sometimes the greatest treasures aren't gold or jewels.