The Duchess Of The Shallows

I reviewed this one a few years ago on the blog. Overall, I was quite impressed with The Duchess of the Shallows. While it was a bit rough round the edges in terms of characterization and plotting, the creative world building with the intricately crafted gritty underworld was entertaining. The writing was strong and the plot strong enough to keep you going forward. If you want something in the direction of Thieves World, Hulicks's Among Thieves, or Week's Night Angel, but with less action and a female protagonist, this is a good one to pick up.