"Kaz leaned back. "What's the easiest way to steal a man's wallet?"
"Knife to the throat?" asked Inej.
"Gun to the back?" said Jesper.
"Poison in his cup?" suggested Nina.
"You're all horrible," said Matthias."
What did I just read?! I didn't realise how much I needed a book like Six of Crows in my life.
The characters in Six of Crows are unique and unforgettable. Kaz Brekker is the leader of the Dregs and the Bastard of the Barrel and he's a liar, a thief and a murderer. He's cold, ruthless and terrible, but I love him so much. He's such a dark and disturbed individual, but his plans are epic and I was rooting for him to succeed. In order to gain a huge amount of money, Kaz assembles a crew to complete a heist. The crew consists of:
🗡 Inej - The Wraith. An acrobat. She's serious, stealthy, perceptive and religious
🗡 Nina - A Heartrender. She's brave, bold, loud, flirtatious and fabulous.
🗡 Matthias - A convict. He's angry, brooding and decent.
🗡 Jesper - A sharpshooter. A gambler. A comedian who can't stand still.
🗡 Wylan - The demolition guy. A precious cinnamon roll who likes to see things go boom.
The characters in Six of Crows are extremely well developed. There are five PoV's in Six of Crows and all six characters have backstories. I was engrossed in the each of the character's pasts, the circumstances that led them to become who they are and their motivations for going on a deadly mission. I don't even know which character is my favourite because I'm in love with all of them.
Also, I ship ALL the ships! Nina and Matthias, Kaz and Inej and (hopefully!) Jesper and Wylan.
The plot of Six of Crows is EPIC! There are so many plans, twists and turns. For the most part, the reader is kept in the dark and it's so awesome to see how everything unfolds. We also get to see other parts of the Grisha world in Six of Crows and witness different places, people and cultures. Leigh Bardugo has created such a rich world and her descriptions are so atmospheric.
Six of Crows is one of the best books I've ever read!
"The water hears and understands. The ice does not forgive."