Locke Lamora is a criminal-- a liar, a thief, a crook. As a kid, he was kicked out of a criminal organization for being too good at stealing. As an adult, he runs his own gang of thieves, called the Gentlemen Bastards. They pretend to be minor pickpockets, but in reality, they’re the world’s first con artists, tricking rich families out of their wealth and counting on their marks’ embarrassment to keep themselves secret. Things go swimmingly until someone begins framing Locke for the murders of a powerful crime lord’s family, and he has to pull off the con of his life to save himself and his friends.
This is a fantastic heist book that takes place in a low fantasy world of crystal spires and annual shark fights. There’s innovative cursing and hilarious dialogue, especially from the charming and quick-witted Locke himself. Imagine Ocean’s Eleven crossed with Discworld and Game of Thrones and you’ll have some idea if you’ll like it or not. If you’re burned out on grimdark fantasy, this will make you smile. It’s a large book, but amazingly fast-paced, and it’s the first in the Gentleman Bastard series, so if you like it, there are currently two sequels. For audiobook readers, the narrator is excellent, and it makes for a great listen.
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