3 hand-picked fantasy and anti-heroes books curated by NextBookAfter.
If you loved the clever heists, morally gray crews, and intricate magic systems in Six of Crows, Foundryside delivers a gritty fantasy adventure with a ragtag team of thieves navigating corporate intrigue and magical artifacts in a bustling, industrial city.
For fans who thrilled to the high-stakes quest and unbreakable bonds of friendship in the wizarding world, this YA fantasy delivers a gripping heist adventure with a ragtag crew facing dark magic and impossible odds, echoing themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and clever heroism without retreading the same magical school tropes.
For fans of A Game of Thrones' gritty political machinations and morally gray characters, The Blade Itself offers a similarly unflinching dive into a world of cynical warriors, scheming nobles, and brutal power struggles, where heroism is a myth and betrayal is the norm.