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A review by chaptersonapage
Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
dark
emotional
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? Yes
5.0
Please note: while this does not contain spoilers for Crooked Kingdom, it may contain spoilers for the previous book in the duology, Six of Crows.
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!!
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!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Death, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Drug abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Violence
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Slavery, Torture, and Trafficking