Books like Six of Crows

By Leigh Bardugo

For specialized crews, risky deception and alliances that must hold while a plan unravels.

For criminal loyalties and intricate cons

Scott Lynch

Shares a tightly bonded criminal crew relying on deception, but spends more time on confidence tricks and the politics of a port city.

The difference: More adult violence and profanity; fewer romantic viewpoints.

Brandon Sanderson

Shares a crew combining distinct abilities for a dangerous scheme, but turns its plan toward overthrowing an apparently invincible ruler.

The difference: More magical combat and explanations of how the powers work.

Holly Black

Shares bargains and shifting loyalties among dangerous players, but places one ambitious mortal at the center of faerie court politics.

The difference: A single central viewpoint and no comparable heist crew.

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