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Book: Six of Crows
Author: Leigh Bardugo
Pages: 462
Rating: ★★★★★
Synopsis: Ketterdam: a bustling hub of international trade where anything can be had for the right price–and no one knows that better than criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker. Kaz is offered a chance at a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams. But he can’t pull it off alone…
A convict with a thirst for revenge. A sharpshooter who can’t walk away from a wager. A runaway with a privileged past. A spy known as the Wraith. A Heartrender using her magic to survive the slums. A thief with a gift for unlikely escapes.
Six dangerous outcasts. One impossible heist. Kaz’s crew is the only thing that might stand between the world and destruction—if they don’t kill each other first. -from Goodreads
My Review
Leigh Bardugo has changed my life! After finishing the first novel in her second series it quickly became one of my favorite books ever.
In all honesty I would say the characters really made the story for me. She artfully crafts characters that are all unique and diverse racially, sexually, and religiously, but writes them in a way that they all come together in a heartwarming tale of friendship and comradery. The characterization is so unique for all six outcasts so that no matter what I guarantee you’ll like at least one of them (but you’d have to be heartless to not fall in love with all of them). The most important part is that none of them are perfect. They all have flaws or troubles in their past that make them seem human and that’s why you love them and want them to succeed so badly.
It will rip your heart out but it’s also one of the most hopeful masterpieces that I’ve ever read.
If I had to sum in up with a few words: mind blowing, emotional, romantic, exhilarating, empowering, beautiful, hilarious, fun!
I would highly recommend this book and its sequel, Crooked Kingdom, to anyone because it really has something for everyone. If you’ve already read Leigh’s original Grisha trilogy, since its a connected universe there are some fun references and cameos, but you absolutely can read the six of crows duology without any prior grishaverse knowledge.
to find out what i thought about Leigh’s world building, setting, plot, more details on the characters, and more overall opinions:
READ MY FULL REVIEW HERE
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Happy international women’s day!
Here are some amazing books with strong female leads written by female authors to celebrate.
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Batman: Nightwalker, by Marie Lu was just released on January 2nd! I admit I was looking forward to this release ever since it was announced, being a huge batman fan and a fan of Marie Lu’s Young Elite books.
So far it’s been incredible, it jumps right into the excitement and the detail is amazing! I haven’t finished it, yet, but I would already recommend it.
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Part of my pre Christmas book mail that came in a few days ago. Did anyone else see the last Jedi yet!?
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Hey guys! Sorry I’ve been absent for the past little bit. I’ve been very busy stage managing for a local musical. Luckily I’ve been able to get some reading in, in-between shows. I’ll get back into a regular posting routine ❤️
Finished reading the grisha trilogy in a week. It was amazing, I couldn’t put it down. I would highly recommend it.
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First snow of the season in Kingston, Ontario! I’m finally starting Leigh Bardugo’s grishaverse! This is one of the prettiest covers I’ve ever owned, and I’m so excited to dive into one of my most anticipated tbr books finally.
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The Heir
By:Kiera Cass
The selection trilogy is one of my absolute favourite series. Its romantic scenes are beautifully written but the story also has exciting aspects of rebelling castes, family values, and what makes a good leader.
Because I loved the selection trilogy so much of course I wanted more but I was a little hesitant to read the next 2 books following America’s daughter. My first impression of Eadlyn was she was a bit of a Brat. However Cass developed her beautifully into an admirable and strong woman trying to make her own way in the world.
I absolutely fell in love with Eadlyn’s story just as much as I loved America’s, and I would highly recommend the whole series to anyone.
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“You know the greatest lesson of history? It’s that history is whatever the victors say it is. That’s the lesson. Whoever wins, that’s who decides the history.”
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The first part of letting you go
Was realizing you were never
There in the first place
- Ashley naqelle
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