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simon_'s review against another edition
4.0
2. On re-reading this I definitely appreciate the story more. Having now read Shadow and Bone, I understand the struggles of the Grisha better than when this was my first introduction to the world. Six Of Crows is the better story but I needed Shadow and Bone to explain the world their living in and now feel even more invested in the Grishaverse. 4 stars
1. Good little story, but nothing near 5 star praise. I like Locke Lamora more than Kaz. Interesting characters though, I look forward to the sequel. 3 stars
1. Good little story, but nothing near 5 star praise. I like Locke Lamora more than Kaz. Interesting characters though, I look forward to the sequel. 3 stars
whoissareader's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
It’s the next best book I’ve ever read (after Crooked Kingdom)😭😍
faithtaylor's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
PHENOMENAL. This book is pulling me right back to my fantasy roots!!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Grief, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Violence, Physical abuse, Addiction, Confinement, Death, Murder, Racism, Blood, Religious bigotry, Slavery, Panic attacks/disorders, Classism, Body horror, Drug abuse, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, and Trafficking
Minor: Misogyny
alexnilsen's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent. Never been done before. Perfect. No flaws. Words cannot describe. No book will ever compare
gailforcewhitinator's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed the whole crew and learning their backstories. Once the action started it was really hard to put the book down.
heleneherbst's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
alexa2107's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
smcnulty65's review against another edition
adventurous
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Very enjoyable story, characters and worldbuilding. My one quibble is something that's perhaps inevitable in a YA novel - teenage characters with the skills and emotional maturity of 40 year olds. I get the argument (which the author makes in the interview included in the book) that adolescence is a recent cultural invention and that for most of history teenagers were considered adults - but I don't think that means they were this mentally and emotionally mature. The brain not being completely developed until the late 20s is a real thing.
Still, I'd recommend the book to anyone who enjoys heist stories or low-magic, early industrial fantasy settings. And I'm likely to read the sequel.
Still, I'd recommend the book to anyone who enjoys heist stories or low-magic, early industrial fantasy settings. And I'm likely to read the sequel.
jacesherman's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0