A review by olivyre
Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Spoilers!

I am very sad that this book is over. I’d like a third book please.

My favourite thing about this book was the build-up of Jesper and Wylan. Especially Wylan’s blushing, that was very cute. I drew them together when Wylan looked like Kiwi (Kuwei).

I loved the twists and turns this book took more than the last. I guess I’m more used to not knowing 100% what’s going on all the time, and each success felt well-earned though the overall aim was a little unclear other than get the money back.

The side plot with Kaz vs Pekka Rollins was so good though and so satisfying if not slightly horrifying at the end.

And I Iove all the characters, and the plots are so well thought out, Leigh Bardugo is an absolute genius with the plans she made Kaz think up. I’m actually a little surprised that no one other than Matthias died having watched Game of Thrones. I was most sad for Nina when that happened. And by a Fjerdan he was trying to help as well.

And learning Wylan’s backstory made him my favourite character.

Sorry Nina.

‘’Yes, this is what I want,’ said Jesper. Wylan looped his satchel over his shoulder, and without thinking, Jesper reached out and untwisted the strap. He didn’t let go. ‘But it’s not all that I want.’’