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Books Like Mistborn

Heist fantasy, hard magic, and underdog heroes

Mistborn hooked readers with its revolutionary hard magic system, a band of scrappy thieves taking on an immortal tyrant, and emotional sucker punches. These books share the same addictive blend of clever systems and beloved characters.

  1. 1

    The Way of Kings

    by Brandon Sanderson

    Sanderson's magnum opus — a grander, more emotional scale with Cosmere connections to Mistborn. If you loved the magic system, Stormlight Archive takes it further.

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  2. 2

    The Final Empire (Mistborn #1)

    by Brandon Sanderson

    Already a fan? The second Mistborn era (Wax & Wayne) is a great steampunk continuation with the same magic in a new setting.

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  3. 3

    The Lies of Locke Lamora

    by Scott Lynch

    The heist fantasy par excellence — a crew of con artists in a renaissance city that feels as lived-in as Luthadel. Razor-sharp dialogue and devastating twists.

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  4. 4

    The Blade Itself

    by Joe Abercrombie

    Morally complex characters and a fantasy world that subverts every trope. If you loved Kelsier's cynicism, Abercrombie's cast will feel like family.

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  5. 5

    The Name of the Wind

    by Patrick Rothfuss

    A different kind of hard magic system — sympathy — with a brilliant underdog protagonist. Rothfuss and Sanderson are the twin pillars of modern epic fantasy.

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  6. 6

    The Black Prism

    by Brent Weeks

    Lightbringer's color-based magic system rivals Allomancy for inventiveness. Political intrigue, a large cast, and a satisfying multi-book payoff.

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  7. 7

    Six of Crows

    by Leigh Bardugo

    Heist crew, impossible mission, morally gray characters with rich backstories. The Grisha world's equivalent of Mistborn's first arc.

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  8. 8

    The Goblin Emperor

    by Katherine Addison

    An unlikely protagonist thrust into power, navigating politics with kindness. A gentler counterpoint to Vin's story — still deeply rewarding.

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