Why read The Blacktongue Thief?

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Set in a world of goblin wars, stag-sized battle ravens, and assassins who kill with deadly tattoos, USA Today bestselling author Christopher Buehlman's The Blacktongue Thief begins a 'dazzling' (Robin Hobb) fantasy adventure unlike any other.

Kinch Na Shannack owes the Takers Guild a small fortune for his education as…

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1 author picked The Blacktongue Thief as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Justin C. Davis

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This book absolutely clawed its way into my top shelf.

It’s filthy, heartfelt, lyrical chaos with a dagger between its teeth. I kept stopping mid-page to laugh—or reread lines out loud in awe. It made me want to write with more teeth, more voice, more profanity. I recommend it to anyone who likes their fantasy grubby and glorious.

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