Think twice if…
- Content warnings: Graphic violence, Torture, Death, Death of loved one, Grief, Murder, Child abuse (referenced), Blood, Gore, Kidnapping, Violence, Animal death
The Lies of Locke Lamora
by Scott Lynch
Book 1 in Gentleman Bastard
The banter alone is worth the read, but the found-family bond between Locke and Jean will ruin you when the stakes get real.
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A decision-first view of the reading experience.
Length752 pages
Series statusOngoing series
Spice0/5
PacingMedium
Story profile
What the story promises
The strongest reviewed signals about romance, fantasy, and the reading experience.
Romance promise
- Found family
- None
- Adrenaline rush
- Rogue/scoundrel
- Partners in crime
- Book hangover
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- Thief/criminal
- Intellectual satisfaction
- Anti-hero
- Found family feels
Fantasy promise
- Epic fantasy
- Big city / metropolis
- Grimdark / dark fantasy
- Humans only
Reading experience
- Third person
- Medium
- Dark
- Witty
- Heavy
- High
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- Adventurous
- Cinematic
- Sharp
- Intense
- Atmospheric
- Suspenseful
- Banter-heavy
- Gritty
- Dangerous
- Thrilling
- Heist energy
- Page turner
- Series binge material
- Thieves guild
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Book details
- Length
- 752 pages
- Language
- English
- Format
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