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Gentleman Bastard Sequence

The Republic of Thieves

Scott Lynch

2025

FantasyHeistAdventureHumor

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In the third book of the “gorgeously realized” (George R. R. Martin) epic fantasy caper Gentleman Bastard Sequence, Locke Lamora must make the hardest decision of his life . . . or death. “Fast paced, fun, and impossible to put down . . . Locke and company remain among the most engaging protagonists in fantasy.”— Publishers Weekly (starred review) ONE OF PASTE ’S BEST FANTASY BOOKS OF THE DECADE With the greatest heist of their career gone spectacularly sour, con artist extraordinaire Lo…

Published
2025

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Plot4/5
Character4/5
Prose3/5
Ideas2/5
World4/5
Structure2/5

A plot-driven with strong character, tense and immersive read.

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