The swearing itself is a highlight Locke Lamora takes cursing to whole new levels. I actually burst into laughter in public while reading this book. The banter between the Gentleman Bastards was some of the best I’ve seen in literature–all these characters are so sarcastic and witty, especially Locke, who simply spews witty cracks and sarcasm. The Gentlemen Bastards don’t care about money–they care about the thrill of the con, and most of all each other. It was refreshing to see a family of criminals that actually cared about one another like family, especially after rereading Six of Crows and Kaz-“I’m-Grumpy-And-I-Care-Only-About-Money” Brekker.

Locke, Jean Tannen, Caldo and Galdo Sanza, and Bug. The Gentleman Bastards were the highlight of this book. Most of that was due to the camaraderie between the Gentleman Bastards and Locke himself. I’ve read quite a few novels with gangs and heists and criminal activities, mostly YA, and to my surprise, this book felt like it was on the lighter end of the spectrum. I have to say: this book, despite the violence and morally grey characters, is just so much fun. The Lies of Locke Lamora always pops up on lists for heists and fans of Six of Crows, so I knew I had to get my hands on it. Faced with a bloody coup that threatens to destroy everyone and everything that holds meaning in his mercenary life, Locke vows to beat the enemy at his own brutal game-or die trying. But in the shadows lurks someone still more ambitious and deadly.

As leader of the band of light-fingered brothers known as the Gentleman Bastards, Locke is soon infamous, fooling even the underworld’s most feared ruler. But young Locke Lamora dodges death and slavery, becoming a thief under the tutelage of a gifted con artist. An orphan’s life is harsh-and often short-in the mysterious island city of Camorr.

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