If you were captivated by Jorg Ancrath's ruthless ambition and moral ambiguity, you'll be drawn to Monza Murcatto's relentless pursuit of vengeance in Best Served Cold. Like Jorg, Monza navigates a grim world with her own violent code, facing betrayal at every turn. Abercrombie crafts a story where justice and revenge blur, and you'll find yourself questioning whose side you're truly on.

If you loved the relentless momentum and constant twists in Prince of Thorns, you'll get swept up in the whirlwind capers of Locke Lamora and his crew. The plot races through heists, cons, and betrayals in the city of Camorr, keeping you on edge just as Jorg's bloody path did.

If you appreciated the intricate worldbuilding—ravaged kingdoms, cruel nobility, and a society shaped by violence—in Prince of Thorns, you'll be immersed in the Chromeria's complex magic, politics, and cultures. Brent Weeks unravels a setting where every detail matters, and every choice has far-reaching consequences.

If you were fascinated by Jorg's cold, calculating perspective and the disturbing intimacy of his inner voice, Frank Cauldhame in The Wasp Factory offers a similarly unsettling but compelling trip into the mind of a damaged, unreliable narrator. Banks delves deep into psychological darkness, making you question your own empathy for the main character.

If you admired the bleak, uncompromising tone of Prince of Thorns, The Poppy War will grip you with its harrowing depiction of war, power, and the cost of ambition. Rin’s journey through brutality and moral compromise mirrors Jorg’s, pulling no punches as she faces—and causes—atrocities in a world that refuses to soften its edges.