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This fantasy series follows the story of two brothers who are recruited by the king to serve as his secret agents. Known as the King's Daggers, they must use their skills and cunning to navigate the treacherous world of court politics and protect the kingdom from its enemies. As they carry out their missions, they must also deal with their own personal struggles and loyalties.
Scott Lynch
The Lies of Locke Lamora
Fans of 'The King's Daggers' will appreciate the swashbuckling adventure and witty banter in 'The Lies of Locke Lamora'. This book, the first in The Gentleman Bastard series, follows a group of con artists as they pull off elaborate heists and navigate the dangerous underworld of a fantasy city.
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The Blade Itself
If you enjoyed the gritty realism and complex characters in 'The King's Daggers', you'll love 'The Blade Itself'. This book, the first in The First Law series, follows a disparate group of characters as they are drawn into a brutal war and must confront their own demons in order to survive.
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The Goblin Emperor
If you enjoyed the court intrigue and political maneuvering in 'The King's Daggers', you'll love 'The Goblin Emperor'. This book follows a half-goblin, half-human prince who is unexpectedly thrust onto the throne of a hostile empire and must navigate the treacherous waters of court politics in order to survive.
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The Steel Remains
Fans of 'The King's Daggers' will appreciate the dark, gritty worldbuilding and complex characters in 'The Steel Remains'. This book, the first in The Land Fit for Heroes series, follows a group of battle-scarred veterans as they confront the ghosts of their past and the horrors of a new, brutal war.
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The Name of the Wind
If you enjoyed the rich worldbuilding and intricate plotting in 'The King's Daggers', you'll love 'The Name of the Wind'. This book, the first in The Kingkiller Chronicle, follows the story of a legendary musician and magician as he recounts his life story, including his rise to power and the events that led to his downfall.
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The Heroes
Fans of 'The King's Daggers' will appreciate the brutal, unflinching depiction of war and the complex, morally ambiguous characters in 'The Heroes'. This standalone novel follows a group of soldiers as they fight in a brutal, weeks-long battle and confront the horrors of war.
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The Traitor Baru Cormorant
Fans of 'The King's Daggers' will appreciate the intricate plotting and political intrigue in 'The Traitor Baru Cormorant'. This book, the first in The Masquerade series, follows a young woman as she infiltrates the ruling class of a powerful empire and works to bring it down from within.
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The City & the City
If you enjoyed the complex worldbuilding and intricate plotting in 'The King's Daggers', you'll love 'The City & The City'. This standalone novel follows a detective as he investigates a murder in a divided city, where two distinct societies exist side by side but are forbidden from interacting with each other.
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The House of Shattered Wings
If you enjoyed the supernatural elements and complex characters in 'The King's Daggers', you'll love 'The House of Shattered Wings'. This standalone novel follows a group of fallen angels as they vie for power in a post-apocalyptic Paris and confront the darkness within themselves.
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