A review by thewordsdevourer
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

adventurous funny tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

im no longer the last person on earth to not have read this! and finally having read it, i get why six of crows is so hyped and its fanbase so passionate. 

tbh it's not like there's a lot of ~deep~ substance to the book, but no one can deny that it's rollicking, entertaining, adventurous fun. the characters and their dialogue, imo, are the crux of this book; the former is distinct and i actually like everyone on the crew (the character development's particularly satisfying), and the latter made me smile on almost every pg bc of how clever and witty it is. 

i havent read a lot of heist stories, but this one's pretty enjoyable, though a tad predictable. and although the worldbuilding isnt sth out of the ordinary, it's interesting enough and serves its purpose, and the machinations of the ice court is intriguing. i also rly like the themes and many of the opposing conflicts, like grisha vs normal folks; decency in a cruel, greedy world; hatred and loyalty. cant wait to see what (and i already know there'll be some deaths) awaits the crew in the sequel.
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