Those looking for stories similar to Six of Crows should pick up one perfectly blend fantasy and romance elements. Some of the imprint's novels have taken off more noticeably than others, but there's one great one that will satisfy readers looking for a twisty heist narrative similar to Six of Crows'.
Bardugo's Six of Crows duology is part of the author's larger Grishaverse, but it's slightly more well-regarded than her Shadow and Bone trilogy and King of Scars duology. Among the strengths readers love about Six of Crows are its morally complex cast of characters, suspenseful heist plot, found family elements, and entertaining banter. It can be difficult to find other books that check all these boxes, but one from Red Tower Books has all of those ingredients: Five Broken Blades.
Red Tower Books' Five Broken Blades Is The Perfect Six Of Crows Replacement Book
It Has Morally Dubious Characters, Found Family, & A Seemingly Impossible Mission
Five Broken Blades by Mai Corland hit shelves in May 2024, and it checks all the boxes for a great heist story, making it an ideal follow-up to Six of Crows. The book follows six outcasts who come together to kill the king of Yusan, despite the fact that he's said to be a god. Each of the main characters has their own motives for disposing of King Joon, and none of them can fully trust one another — an issue that complicates their seemingly impossible mission. These allies are all morally dubious in their own ways, but readers will still find themselves growing attached.
In spite of their inability to trust one another, the characters in Five Broken Blades do develop a found-family dynamic that fans of the Crows will appreciate.
And in spite of their inability to trust one another, the characters in Five Broken Blades do develop a found-family dynamic that fans of the Crows will appreciate. Corland's book offers banter and romance within the confines of their shaky alliance, and that makes it an incredibly fun ride. There are also several surprising plot twists, which will keep readers devouring this story late into the night — and eager to dive into its sequel. The world-building and politics also feature similar elements and themes to Six of Crows. And now's the perfect time to dive into Five Broken Blades.
Five Broken Blades Gives Readers More To Look Forward To
There Are 2 More Books (& A Planned Spinoff)
Five Broken Blades is a great post-Six of Crows read because of how much the two books have in common, but it will also give readers more to look forward to — a relief given that there are no new Grishaverse books on the horizon. Four Ruined Realms, the sequel to Five Broken Blades, just came out in January. And the final book in Corland's trilogy, Three Shattered Souls, is set to arrive in July 2025 (via 2025 fantasy sequels make it the perfect time to pick up Five Broken Blades.
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Corland has also teased a spinoff to the series while speaking with Six of Crows replacement came out seven years ago, Corland's story is more in line with the romantasy trends that have become popular in recent years. The fact that it's an ongoing fantasy series also makes it much more exciting, as readers can fully immerse themselves in the world without worrying about the story ending too quickly.
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