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goldyyy's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Death of parent, Child death, Gun violence, Death, Injury/Injury detail, and Murder
Moderate: Addiction, Police brutality, and Physical abuse
theirgracegrace's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Moderate: Chronic illness, Xenophobia, Violence, Kidnapping, and Confinement
Minor: Addiction, Drug abuse, Drug use, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, Body horror, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Death, Gun violence, Police brutality, and Murder
illgiveyouahint's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
I liked the setting and the story so much more than the shadow and bone series, however reading the series back-to-back I'm starting to be tired of this world and kinda cannot wait to go back to some other worlds and stories. Luckily I only have one more book ahead of me.
Moderate: Addiction, Child death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Cultural appropriation, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Genocide, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Police brutality, Religious bigotry, Slavery, Torture, Violence, and Xenophobia
Minor: Ableism, Alcohol, Blood, Excrement, Misogyny, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Slavery
readwithde's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
This group of characters seem rare to me; they aren't heroes or even fighting for their own survival, but they are survivors. It's refreshing to have morally grey characters, to have greedy and selfish characters, to have a life of riches and luxury and freedom be the goal and reward. It honestly felt like a well-played D&D game with lots of pitfalls and personal stakes.
There are so many obstacles and villains in the story; it's fun to watch them choose, to prioritize what the biggest threat is, and knowing that it is different for each of them for their own reasons. The constant shuffle of plans and priorities adds extra tension that keeps the midsection of the book relevant and interesting.
My only complaint is the preface; it tries to do too much. A shorter, more focused POV would help set the stage, theme, and mood much better, especially as most of the information is repeated in the first few chapters. Despite that misstep, this is a fun read with hidden depth and very real, human characters.
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Animal death, Body horror, Death, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Racism, Confinement, and Grief
Minor: Child death, Chronic illness, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Panic attacks/disorders, Police brutality, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Trafficking, and Addiction
lauren_miller's review against another edition
- 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
The only thing I knew going in was heist, but damn, did this deliver all that and more!
I can see now why many people prefer the Six of Crows duology over the original trilogy. I was far more attached to this cast—their pasts, perspectives, and potential—and found this story to be much more busy, and for the better. One of my main gripes (but also loves, lol, the paradox) with the original Grisha trilogy is that over three books, it felt like very little actually happened, you know? The pace was slower, there was a heavy focus on internal and emotional characterization, and overall, while things DID technically happen, the major plot points were few and very far between. But with Six of Crows, it felt like one blow after another, the moments of reprieve sparse and therefore precious—much more suited to my taste as a reader. Overall, I am obsessed. I'm literally starting Crooked Kingdom after I post this review haha.
I. am. ready.
5 out of 5 stars, ★★★★★
Graphic: Violence, Racism, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Slavery, Police brutality, and Gun violence
Minor: War, Trafficking, Torture, Drug use, Confinement, Blood, and Addiction