Vlad Taltos

If smartass characters are your thing, then Vlad Taltos by Steven Brust should be at the top of your list. The book is unoriginally named after the protagonist, but in this case, he deserves the praise. Brust introduces one of wittiest characters around, a second-class human with witch-like powers and a mental bond with a dragon-like creature. Using that magic, Vlad takes on an assassination contract that could start a war.The tale from there is a blend of sci-fi, detective, fantasy, and action. It spans a total of fourteen books in non-chronological order, with more on the way. That extreme number means it covers everything you want in a fantasy assassin series. There's heists, twists, intricate plots, romance, teleportation, floating castles, and more. This intelligent blend of traditional fantasy elements and other genres makes it one of the best in its category.Read if you like: Witty characters, fantasy creatures, detective novels.

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