GG is... Problematic. I agree with her that feminism has failed if it doesn't admit for villains of all genders, but GG has problems.
If you like thrillers, my current top several are (in no particular order, just interesting reads that held my attention over the past few months):
Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein (WWII setting; friendship between a ATA pilot and a radio operator and then things get hairy)
Locked In by John Scalzi (3% of the population has become locked in due to a virus. They have assistive technology in the form of remotely controlled robotic suits. One is a rookie FBI agent. There's been a murder.)
The Hangman's Daughter by Oliver Plostch (translated from German; set in 16th C. Bavaria during 30 Years War. Witch trial. Things get hairy.)
The Gentleman Bastards series by Scott Lynch (3 books so far; start with The Lies of Locke Lamora. Think Oceans Eleven in a fantasy setting. Centers on a gang of con artists in a mob run city built by an inscrutable prior race. Decaying urban with a hint of magic. Much rude language but the characters are engaging even when they're being assholes.)
October Daye series by Seanan McGuire (urban fantasy; assumes Faery exists and coexists with modern humanity. Protagonist is semi-mortal, a changeling, who is a private investigator for both sides. Bad things have happened. First is Rosemary and Rue.)
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