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lxxnne's review
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Gore, Sexual assault, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, and Child abuse
safety_pin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Abandonment, Blood, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Murder, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, and Vomit
Moderate: Drug abuse, Drug use, War, Slavery, Medical content, and Kidnapping
Minor: Police brutality
hanarama's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The Good:
- Ups the ante of the first book.
- Expands characters' backstories and development
- Multi-part heist with satisfying reveals
The Bad:
- Character death that felt out of left field.
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- Shows like Leverage or Sherlock
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- Morally gray characters
- Elaborate heists
I can't believe how great this story is. I was so impressed by Six of Crows, but Crooked Kingdom cranked it up to 11. I'm blown away at how elaborate the plot was, and how clever every thing felt.
We get a lot more backstory here, as well as the conclusion of some of the things set up in Six of Crows.
It's so easy to fall into this duology. With characters that are so vibrant and lovable and a plot that moves at breakneck speed, it's hard to put these books down.
The only thing that felt disappointing was Matthias' death. It felt unceremonious and out of left field. Perhaps this was intentional, but it still felt dissatisfying.
Graphic: Addiction, Blood, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Slavery, and Trafficking
alexxm13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Blood, Body horror, Bullying, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, Grief, Kidnapping, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Slavery, Violence, and War
kathkas'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
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Drug use, Drug abuse, Kidnapping, Murder, Violence, and Trafficking
luluslittlelibrary'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Ableism, Addiction, Blood, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Cultural appropriation, Death, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Gore, Grief, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Medical content, Mental illness, Misogyny, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Racism, Rape, Religious bigotry, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Slavery, Terminal illness, Torture, Trafficking, and Violence
anaya_reads'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Murder, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, and Ableism
chaptersonapage'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? Yes
5.0
The story picks up shortly after the last book left off. It’s been a few days, but Kaz and his crew are hiding away and scheming. They were tricked by Van Eck, and Inej has been taken captive. Though it’ll be hard, they don’t intend to let things slide.
Van Eck is a formidable opponent though, and he has a lot of ways to throw his weight around Ketterdam. Still, Kaz is sly and cunning, and he’s always got a trick of his own up his sleeve.
This book was filled with so many twists and turns. Nothing is as it seems, when it looks like things will go one way, something else is thrown into the mix to change everything up.
Kaz is honestly incredible to read about. The way his mind works is crazy. He’s always two steps ahead, always another angle he can take. He’s powerful, and he knows it. Reading his parts are enjoyable because you see that he isn’t always as cold as his exterior shows, but he also knows what needs to be done to keep up his appearances.
The other characters are great to read about as well. Poor Nina is struggling with her withdrawals, and the struggle is making her weak. She pushes on though, doing all she can to help everyone around her. Matthias is better in this book too, he’s less against Grisha. He knows they aren’t the monsters he grew up believing them to be. He doesn’t completely trust all of them, but he’s growing.
Jesper has to face some of his demons in this book. He’s been running from a lot, and he can’t keep running anymore. Wylan also has some of his own struggles too. He and Jesper both find ways to lift up the other and it was always great seeing their interactions
Inej is still such a cool character. She puts on such a brave face, even when she’s terrified. She still has her ambitions for the future, but she cares for their group. She pushes her limits and does everything for them that’s within her power.
I honestly am so sad that I’m done with this book. I want more of the crows!! The intricacies of their story is so fun to read about. Leigh Bardugo has improved so much as a writer over her books, and it’s awesome getting to see her growth. I hope she writes that third Crows book she mentioned in the past, because I know it would be a welcome addition to the Grishaverse!!
Graphic: Addiction, Death, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Drug abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Violence
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Slavery, Torture, and Trafficking
vici24kl'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
Graphic: Blood, Gun violence, Murder, Slavery, Trafficking, Violence, and Torture
Minor: Death of parent, Addiction, Grief, Genocide, Emotional abuse, and Drug abuse
ehmannky'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? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Death, Addiction, Gun violence, and Violence
Moderate: Blood, Slavery, Murder, and Ableism
Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Rape