A review by risingsunreads
Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo

adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

I loved this continuation of the Crows and what happened after that ending to the Six of Crows. In this book, we see all the crows doing little heists that link to a big one and everything thing Kaz does he always has a bigger plan in mind. 

In this one we see their characters progression in themselves and their relationships. Kaz and Inej with their touch aversions - That specific scene towards the end of the book that was written so carefully and perfectly. Nina and Mattihas’ relationship that I love so much - how they’re trying to change each of their peoples minds, the fjerdans and the Grishas. Jesper and Wylans blossoming relationship whilst trying to deal with their own family drama, how Jesper finally admits his problem and Wylan making a specific link showing just how smart he is! And Wylan proving his father wrong.

Whilst I loved this book, I did feel a bit lost and found the middle of the book quite difficult to get through like the pace slowed down wether it was the heist dragged out I’m not sure. Although when I got to chapter 35 I read the rest in one day and I can tell you I thought I was prepared for THAT chapter and I was not and that one quote I could of cried. I really enjoyed the appearance of ‘Sturmhond’ and i feel like it sets up perfectly for King of Scars.

Again Leigh Bardugos writing is next to perfect the metaphors used with the characters emotions that links to their pasts and facing their demons. 

I loved the quote ‘I am already home’ 
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