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To Steal from Thieves by M.K. Lobb
4.0
adventurous tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Always on the hunt for good heist novels, especially since Six of Crows is one of my absolute favorite books. This doesn't live up to that, but there's plenty of twists and turns, with main characters who are definitely morally grey. There is also some great romantic tension between Kane and Zaria, spurred on by the fact that they don't quite trust each other. And they're both planning on double crossing each other. Makes the plot move along at a good clip.

This does end on a cliffhanger, as a warning. I also couldn't help but think about Marvel's Kingpin every time he was mentioned, which creates an interesting picture in the context of this world. But if you like interesting magic systems, reluctant allies, and heists, definitely pick this one up!

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