Something Waiting in the Dark by Sadie Sins

Each team member is beautifully developed, with their own unique voice and complex motivations - from the leader, Séverin, a half-French, half-Algerian hotelier who’s determined to reclaim his birthright to Laila, an Indian cabaret star searching for a book that could save her life to Enrique, a bisexual half-Filipino, half-Spanish historian looking for his place in the fight for Filipino independence. The Gilded Wolves takes a similar tack, following a multicultural crew of magical thieves in 19th-century Paris who attempt to pull off a heist that could change the world. One of the most delightful parts of Six of Crows is its refreshing break from the traditional Chosen One journey, instead giving us a full-blown fantasy caper. So if your favorite part of Shadow and Bone is Alina’s (Jessie Mei Li) journey to embracing her own power, Kaz’s (Freddy Carter) charming caper crew, the alluring edge of the Darkling (Ben Barnes), or the Russia-inspired culture of Ravka, we’re confident there’s at least one book you’ll fall hard for on this list. But for those who want to keep going, we’ve compiled a guide to the very best books that align with the heart of what makes the Grishaverse so special. Reading all of Bardugo’s Grishaverse books, including the recent Nikolai duology, is a great place to start. Whether you’re new to fantasy or well-versed in the expansive genre, building out your reading list can seem intimidating without some guidance.

But if bingeing the eight-episode first season only left you wanting more, we have you covered. An adaptation of Leigh Bardugo’s original Grisha trilogy and the Six of Crows duology, the magical drama is filled with incredible world-building, complex heroes, rakish heists, and enticing villains.

If you’re anything like us, you couldn’t wait to watch Netflix’s latest fantasy series, Shadow and Bone.

Something Waiting in the Dark by Sadie Sins