If you loved Kell's ability to straddle the line between right and wrong, and Lila's willingness to blur ethical lines for her own gain in A Darker Shade of Magic, you'll be captivated by Locke Lamora and his band of thieves. Lynch's protagonist is a charming con artist whose schemes require as much cunning as they do moral flexibility, and the book is filled with clever heists, shifting loyalties, and a city as alive as any of Schwab's Londons.

If the intricate system of blood magic, enchanted objects, and parallel Londons fascinated you in A Darker Shade of Magic, you'll be drawn into the layered magical world of The Bone Season. Shannon crafts a detailed and unique system of clairvoyance, complete with rigid hierarchies and dangerous limitations, immersing you in a world where every magical act has consequences.

If you enjoyed piecing together the four Londons and their histories in A Darker Shade of Magic, City of Stairs offers a similarly immersive experience. The city of Bulikov is haunted by the remnants of dead gods and a fractured past, with layers of history, myth, and politics woven into every street and shadow. Bennett's world is as mesmerizing and mysterious as Schwab's multiverse.

If you loved how Kell and Lila are swept into a dangerous quest across magical Londons, you'll devour the pulse-pounding heist in Six of Crows. Bardugo's crew of outcasts must pull off an impossible mission, facing deadly obstacles and betrayals at every turn. The stakes are high and the pacing relentless, keeping you hooked from the very first page.

If you were enthralled by the intertwining plotlines of A Darker Shade of Magic—from royal intrigue to magical smuggling—Mistborn delivers an equally complex narrative. Sanderson skillfully juggles rebellion, personal vendettas, and an innovative magic system, all while exploring how power and secrets ripple through society. You'll love unraveling the mysteries alongside the characters.