If you were drawn to the flawed, unpredictable nature of Logen, Glokta, and Jezal in The Blade Itself, you'll love The Heroes. This novel focuses on a brutal three-day battle and dives deep into the minds of soldiers and leaders on both sides, none of whom are truly good or evil. The shifting loyalties, questionable decisions, and moral grayness of the characters will keep you fascinated as you try to decide who, if anyone, deserves to win.

If you loved following the intersecting paths of Logen, Glokta, and Ferro, you'll be right at home in A Game of Thrones. Martin's sprawling cast—from cunning Tyrion Lannister to honorable Ned Stark and ambitious Daenerys Targaryen—ensures you'll always have a new perspective to explore, with every character bringing their own motivations, secrets, and flaws to the stage.

Did you enjoy the razor-edged conversations and black comedy in The Blade Itself? The Lies of Locke Lamora delivers clever dialogue and laugh-out-loud moments even as the Gentleman Bastards face deadly schemes and betrayals. Locke and his crew keep their wit sharp, offering levity amidst all the danger and deception.

If the brutal, unflinching tone and harsh realism of The Blade Itself drew you in, Best Served Cold will take you on another journey through vengeance and bloodshed. Monza Murcatto’s quest for revenge is filled with backstabbing, hard choices, and a gritty world where hope is rare and survival is never guaranteed.

If you appreciated how The Blade Itself wove together the stories of various factions and characters, you'll find The Black Company equally engaging. Following a mercenary company caught up in battles, plots, and shifting alliances, Cook’s novel offers overlapping storylines and layered intrigue that reward your close attention.