If you were drawn to The First Law because of its morally gray cast—think of Logen Ninefingers and Sand dan Glokta’s ruthless choices—you’ll love Best Served Cold. Monza Murcatto’s quest for revenge brings together a band of deeply flawed characters, each pursuing their own ambitions and making brutal, ethically ambiguous decisions in a gritty, unpredictable world.

If you enjoyed the way The First Law juggles multiple perspectives—like Glokta’s cynical investigations, Bayaz’s manipulations, and Jezal’s reluctant heroism—you’ll be hooked by The Lies of Locke Lamora. The Gentlemen Bastards are a vibrant crew whose shifting loyalties and camaraderie create a fast-paced, heist-filled story that thrives on group dynamics.

If the sweeping battles, shifting alliances, and far-reaching power struggles of The First Law captured your imagination, you’ll find A Game of Thrones equally enthralling. From the Wall to King’s Landing, the story’s epic scope—mirrored in Abercrombie’s wars and journeys—brings together a complex web of characters fighting for survival and dominance.

If Logen’s struggle with his bloody past and Glokta’s transformation from famed swordsman to crippled inquisitor resonated with you, The Black Company will keep you engrossed. Croaker and his fellow mercenaries are forced to confront their own shifting loyalties and moral compromises as war and dark magic reshape who they are.

If you relished the gritty, dark atmosphere of The First Law—from torture chambers to brutal battlefields—Red Country will feel right at home. Shy South’s quest for vengeance takes her through blood-soaked frontier towns and savage wilderness, where violence and betrayal lurk around every corner.