Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo

Crooked Kingdom (Six of Crows, #2) (Grishaverse, #5)

by Leigh Bardugo

Welcome to the world of the Grisha.

Kaz Brekker and his crew of deadly outcasts have just pulled off a heist so daring even they didn't think they'd survive. But instead of divvying up a fat reward, they're right back to fighting for their lives.

Double-crossed and badly weakened, the crew is low on resources, allies, and hope. As powerful forces from around the world descend on Ketterdam to root out the secrets of the dangerous drug known as jurda parem, old rivals and new enemies emerge to challenge Kaz's cunning and test the team's fragile loyalties.

A war will be waged on the city's dark and twisting streets - a battle for revenge and redemption that will decide the fate of the Grisha world.

As gripping, sweeping and memorable as the Grisha trilogy - SHADOW AND BONE, SIEGE AND STORM and RUIN AND RISING - this novel is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Laini Taylor, Kristin Cashore and GAME OF THRONES.

Winner of the Teen Choice Book Award for Book of the Year.

Reviewed by ross91 on

4 of 5 stars

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This was a great ending to a solid duology. I liked the story, I think the character developments were done intelligently and this time the author put more effort into the world building. The plot was at times predictable, but entertaining just the same.
The main problem I had with CK (and SoC as well) is that it reminded me to much about the Gentlemen bastards series, just not as good: a YA, sometimes simplistic, toned down version of one of my favorite books of all time.
Don't get me wrong, I really liked this book, but it really pales in comparison with Lynch's series.
Anyway I had fun, so 4 stars it is!

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