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 liz089 on

5 of 5 stars

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Woow.. this book was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. I barely have words.. This book has everything I'm looking for in a story.

1. It has great MC's you can't NOT get emotionally attached to, full of depth and they grow so much during this duology. I loved getting to know them. I love every one of them, and of course I do have my favorites.. (Inej, Kaz)but I still really liked reading all of the POV's.
2. And not only are the MC's great, there all also great side characters, like Rotty, Jespers father, Alys, Pekka Rollins etc.
3. How great is it that at the ending some of the big characters from the Grisha series make an appearance !!
4. The plot is amazing, she just keeps me guessing, and every time I think I know what Kaz has planned, something entirely else happens !! I LOVE THAT.
5. The world building is also amazing, I'm IN Ketterdam and I love how she has added some Dutch in there !!
6. The whole magic, Grisha world is awesome. I love the powers and how they evolved with the Parem. Like taking the Grisha series to a new level.
7. So much excitement, so much action and strategy.. It kept me on the edge of my seat and i could not stop.
8. There is even a good amount of romance, that does not take over the plot.

So, to be honest, this book, hell both books, are just PERFECT. If you haven't read it yet.. DO !!!

But I'm still sad..

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