Six of Crows - Leigh Bardugo



A few weeks ago, I was craving a good fantasy novel. One set in a different world that I could get lost in. That is why I picked up “Six of Crows”. It had some really great reviews online and I was intrigued by the fantasy world and unique characters. So I read it.

Imagine a Harry Potter world with Charles Dickens characters and a society like Red Queen. “Six of Crows” is set in a world where some people, named Grisha, are born with strong powers, but others are not. This leads to oppression and war between Grisha and humans. In “Six of Crows” the reader follows the story of six characters. Criminals, thieves, witches and orphans, they are a questionable crew, but their leader, Kaz Brekker, couldn’t have asked for more. As they embark on a mission to win the fortune of a lifetime, they face the challenge of a lifetime. Breaking into a high security prison wouldn’t be easy, but Kaz Brekker can do anything. Or can he? 

 Action packed and gripping the whole way through. Just as I thought that the problem was solved, something would go wrong. Then, when I thought that they were all going to die, they somehow got out of it. The plot was so creative and twisted in ways which I never could have predicted. The characters were so creatively unique and each had a backstory which was slowly revealed throughout the novel. Despite the fantasy setting, the novel covers relevant topics about the impacts of segregated societies and how you are connected to your childhood upbringing. Romance is appropriate although the violence got a little gory at times.  Unfortunately, I was left unsatisfied by the lack of a happy ending but this has just made me want to read the next novel in the series, “Crooked Kingdom”. Overall, the fantasy setting, unique characters and gripping plot made “Six of Crows” a very enjoyable read for me.

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