I want to hear about your favorite books that include heists as a major element. Bonus points if it’s set in a fantasy, sci-fi, or non-contemporary setting. (Basically I want something like Gentleman Bastards that’s not just rereading Gentleman Bastards)
Have you read Brent Weeks books? He wrote a trilogy called the Night Angel trilogy, and just released a fourth novel called Nemesis. I admittedly haven’t finished the book yet, but I’m 75% through it and find it so much better than than the original three books. His writing has improved substantially over the years (side note: the Lightbringer series is incredible).
But all this is to say that Nemesis is about a heist. Weeks wanted to write a book about a heist and to try first person perspective, and Nemesis is what came from that.
I have not! I’m guessing Nemesis can’t really be read as a standalone? I’ll look into it regardless
Unfortunately you’re right - while the author does a decent job explaining things to refresh your memory (characters magic, relationships, etc.), there is a mountain of world building required for Nemesis to really make sense, and what he does is definitely at the “reminder” level.