Six of Crows Duology: Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom
Review
Author: Leigh Bardugo
Published: 2015, 2016
Genre: Young Adult
Fiction, Fantasy
This is not your conventional story of good against evil. It doesn’t have a hero, instead of, six anti-heroes who are united by their need for money. Their story starts with a heist; they are assigned which turns into vengeance in the second book. The story is set in Kerch, the hub of international trade and home to criminal organizations. Kaz, Inej, Jesper, Nina, Matthias, and Wylan are the misfits who go from having trust issues among themselves to looking out and trusting each other with their lives. It is a story of greed, revenge, survival, and friendship.
The plot of this story is very gripping and is full of action, scheming, and thrill. All the plans and their execution is carried out in such a devious manner that it leaves the reader stunned. The character development is commendable. Moreover, the backstory of every character is woven so intricately with their present; it seems that the character has a life of its own.
The thing that distinguishes this book from other YA novels is that it doesn’t revolve around high school problems with posh kids and love triangles. It gives an insight into the lives of people who have had a rough past which made them what they are today. It shows what happens to a country if it worships money. It discusses the real-world issues of capitalism, injustice, and greed wrapped in a fascinating plot. I couldn’t decide on one favorite quote so here are a few of them:
"You're a thief, Kaz."
"Isn't that what I just said?”
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