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The Lies of Locke Lamora
Gentleman Bastard #1 (works standalone)by Scott Lynch
4.52006752 pages
Why you'll love it:
Another Scott Lynch book — if you love their writing style, this is a natural next pick.
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The best books like Red Seas Under Red Skies are:
- 1The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch4.5#1
- 2The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo4.3
- 3The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss0Series starter
- 4Jade City by Fonda Lee0#1
- 5City in Chains by Harry Turtledove4.1
- 6The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie4.5Series starter
- 7The Witcher: The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski0
- 8The Incandescent by Emily Tesh4.4
- 9The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon0
- 10A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin0Series starter
Master thieves Locke Lamora and Jean attempt their most audacious heist yet—robbing the Sinspire, the world's most exclusive and heavily fortified gambling house where cheating means death. But as they orchestrate their elaborate con, a mysterious enemy discovers their plan and threatens to destroy them before they can claim their prize.
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by Leigh Bardugo
4.32025400 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a atmospheric and tense tone that will resonate with Red Seas Under Red Skies fans.
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The Name of the Wind
Start of An Unfinished seriesby Patrick Rothfuss
02007
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a melancholy and lyrical tone that will resonate with Red Seas Under Red Skies fans.
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Jade City
Green Bone Saga #1 (works standalone)by Fonda Lee
02017
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a brutal but intimate tone that will resonate with Red Seas Under Red Skies fans.
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by Harry Turtledove
4.12025328 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a gritty but hopeful tone that will resonate with Red Seas Under Red Skies fans.
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The Blade Itself
Start of First Law seriesby Joe Abercrombie
4.52009624 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a darkly cynical tone that will resonate with Red Seas Under Red Skies fans.
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by Emily Tesh
4.42025432 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a dark and introspective tone that will resonate with Red Seas Under Red Skies fans.
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A Game of Thrones
Start of A Song of Ice and Fire seriesby George R.R. Martin
02005
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a brutal and cynical tone that will resonate with Red Seas Under Red Skies fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Red Seas Under Red Skies
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lies of Locke Lamora | Scott Lynch | 4.5 | 2006 | 752 | Same author |
| The Familiar | Leigh Bardugo | 4.3 | 2025 | 400 | Similar vibes |
| The Name of the Wind📚 Series starter | Patrick Rothfuss | 0 | 2007 | — | Start a new series |
| Jade City | Fonda Lee | 0 | 2017 | — | Similar vibes |
| City in Chains | Harry Turtledove | 4.1 | 2025 | 328 | Similar vibes |
| The Blade Itself📚 Series starter | Joe Abercrombie | 4.5 | 2009 | 624 | Start a new series |
| The Witcher: The Last Wish | Andrzej Sapkowski | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Incandescent | Emily Tesh | 4.4 | 2025 | 432 | Similar vibes |
| The Priory of the Orange Tree | Samantha Shannon | 0 | 2019 | — | Similar vibes |
| A Game of Thrones📚 Series starter | George R.R. Martin | 0 | 2005 | — | Start a new series |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Red Seas Under Red Skies?
The most similar books to Red Seas Under Red Skies are The Lies of Locke Lamora, The Familiar, The Name of the Wind.
What should I read after Red Seas Under Red Skies?
After finishing Red Seas Under Red Skies, readers most commonly pick up The Lies of Locke Lamora next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Scott Lynch, such as The Lies of Locke Lamora.
Who writes books like Scott Lynch?
Authors similar to Scott Lynch include Leigh Bardugo.
What genre is Red Seas Under Red Skies?
Red Seas Under Red Skies is a Fantasy novel by Scott Lynch, published in 2008.
How long is Red Seas Under Red Skies?
Red Seas Under Red Skies is 760 pages long.
About Red Seas Under Red Skies
In the second book of the suspense-filled Gentleman Bastard Sequence, hailed by George R. R. Martin as “fresh, original, and engrossing,” Locke Lamora faces a caper so death-defying that nothing short of a miracle will pull it off.For some, only a prize worth dying for makes life worth living. . . .After a brutal battle with the underworld, Locke and his sidekick, Jean, fled to the exotic shores of Tal Verrar to nurse their wounds. But they are soon back to what they do best-stealing from the rich and pocketing the proceeds. Now, however, they have targeted the grandest prize of all: the Sinspire, the world’s most exclusive, most heavily guarded gambling house. But there is one cardinal rule: it is death to cheat at any game.Brazenly undeterred, Locke and Jean have orchestrated an elaborate plan to lie, trick, and swindle their way straight to the Sinspire’s teeming vault. But someone knows the duo’s secret-and has every intention of making them pay for their sins. . . .Don’t miss any of Scott Lynch’s epic fantasy Gentleman Bastard Sequence:THE LIES OF LOCKE LAMORA • RED SEAS UNDER RED SKIES • THE REPUBLIC OF THIEVES