Books like Dance of thieves

Dance of thieves by Mary Pearson reads as adventurous, romantic. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

A Court of Wings and Ruin

Sarah J. Maas · 2017

Both explore power

66% genome match

The Serpent & the Wings of Night

Carissa Broadbent · 2022

Both explore forbidden love & power

79% genome match

King of Scars

Leigh Bardugo · 2019

Same fantasy feel

62% genome match

Poison Study

Maria V. Snyder · 2005

Both explore survival & power

76% genome match

To Kill a Kingdom

Alexandra Christo · 2018

Both explore power

75% genome match

Fearless

Lauren Roberts · 2025

Both explore power & forbidden love

73% genome match

Prince's Gambit

C. S. Pacat · 2015

Both explore political intrigue & forbidden love

77% genome match

Daughter of the pirate king

Tricia Levenseller · 2017

Both explore deception & loyalty

72% genome match

From Blood and Ash

Jennifer L. Armentrout · 2020

Both explore forbidden love & power

83% genome match

Our Violent Ends

Chloe Gong · 2021

Both explore forbidden love & political intrigue

71% genome match

Vampire Academy

Richelle Mead · 2007

Both explore forbidden love & power

68% genome match

The Cruel Prince

Holly Black · 2018

Both explore power

64% genome match