Leigh Bardugo takes us on a journey with these con-men. You can have books that make you feel things, but getting so invested in the characters, their stories, and their feelings is another experience altogether. It evoked so much emotion, something which I have rarely found in books. This book is an absolute delight,” says Geneive D’Souza.Īfter reading Six of Crows, I didn’t know if Crooked Kingdom could get any better but it was indeed. “For someone who is not fond of the fantasy genre, Leigh Bardugo is from another planet. We may not get an entirely happy ending, but it does satisfy the reader in some way because after all, things often don’t turn out the way we want them to. At last, our six Crows come to realise that they wouldn’t have survived so far if it wasn’t for each other. The Crows are now hiding from the law and plotting revenge, after being double-crossed by the merchant who sent them on this heist and promised them the huge reward.

This proves to be difficult with each of them being con-men themselves, but what keeps them going is the thought of what they would be able to do with their large rewards.Ĭrooked Kingdom continues from where we left off at the end of Six of Crows. Throughout the story, we are made aware of the fact that the only way for The Crows to succeed with this heist is if they all trust each other. The scientist is being held prisoner there. They have to get back a scientist, who has just invented a powerful and consequential drug for Grisha, who are essentially people from the Grishaverse with genetic special gifts. The Crows, a gang of hardened criminals have been offered a huge reward to break into the Ice Court, a heavily secured military stronghold. Six of Crows is an introduction to this new world for the readers, the Grishaverse. It didn’t take very long for me to get used to the different names of people and places, which are heavily influenced by Slavic culture in this new universe. The first book ends at a sort of a cliff-hanger, which made me immediately order the second book, which is essentially a continuation of the story in Six of Crows. Through these two books, Leigh Bardugo, the author, builds up the story for the reader.

Six of Crows Duology contains two books, the first being Six of Crows, and the second, Crooked Kingdom. I was thoroughly immersed in the Grishaverse and couldn’t put the book down. I was never a fan of the fantasy genre, but a friend recommended this duology I decided to give it a go.

Her writing is engaging and enjoyable, making these books a delightful read. The Essence: Leigh Bardugo outdoes herself when it comes to Six of Crows and the Crooked Kingdom. By Geneive D’Souza | Opening Doorz Editorial | December 06, 2021

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