Leigh Bardugo

Lauren Fortgang

Elizabeth Evans

Jay Snyder

Brandon Rubin

Clark, Roger

David LeDoux

Tristan Morris

Six of Crows

The Grishaverse will be coming to Netflix soon with Shadow and Bone, an original series Enter the Grishaverse with the #1 New York Times-bestselling Six of Crows. Ketterdam: a bustling hub of international trade where anything can be had for the right price--and no one knows that better than criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker. Kaz is offered a chance at a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams. But he can't pull it off alone. . . . A convict with a thirst for revenge. A sharpshooter who can't walk away from a wager. A runaway with a privileged past. A spy known as the Wraith. A Heartrender using her magic to survive the slums. A thief with a gift for unlikely escapes. Six dangerous outcasts. One impossible heist. Kaz's crew is the only thing that might stand between the world and destruction--if they don't kill each other first. Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo returns to the breathtaking world of the Grishaverse in this unforgettable tale about the opportunity--and the adventure--of a lifetime. "Six of Crows is a twisty and elegantly crafted masterpiece that thrilled me from the beginning to end." -New York Times-bestselling author Holly Black "Six of Crows is] one of those all-too-rare, unputdownable books that keeps your eyes glued to the page and your brain scrambling to figure out what's going to happen next." -Michael Dante DiMartino, co-creator of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra "There's conflict between morality and amorality and an appetite for sometimes grimace-inducing violence that recalls the Game of Thrones series. But for every bloody exchange there are pages of crackling dialogue and sumptuous description. Bardugo dives deep into this world, with full color and sound. If you're not careful, it'll steal all your time." --The New York Times Book Review Praise for the Grishaverse "A master of fantasy." --The Huffington Post "Utterly, extremely bewitching." --The Guardian "The best magic universe since Harry Potter." --Bustle "This is what fantasy is for." --The New York Times Book Review " A] world that feels real enough to have its own passport stamp." --NPR "The darker it gets for the good guys, the better." --Entertainment Weekly "Sultry, sweeping and picturesque. . . . Impossible to put down." --USA Today "There's a level of emotional and historical sophistication within Bardugo's original epic fantasy that sets it apart." --Vanity Fair "Unlike anything I've ever read." --Veronica Roth, bestselling author of Divergent "Bardugo crafts a first-rate adventure, a poignant romance, and an intriguing mystery " --Rick Riordan, bestselling author of the Percy Jackson series "This is a great choice for teenage fans of George R.R. Martin and J.R.R. Tolkien." --RT Book Reviews Read all the books in the Grishaverse The Shadow and Bone Trilogy (previously published as The Grisha Trilogy) Shadow and Bone Siege and Storm Ruin and Rising The Six of Crows Duology Six of Crows Crooked Kingdom The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic

Aysha Atnazova 

He refused to look in her direction. If he did, he'd lose all sense of reality. He was barely hanging on as it was. 

beautiful, charmed one. Röed fetla, he'd called her, little red bird, for the colour of her Grisha Order. The colour she loved. 

“Matthias," she would whisper, his name so soft on her lips. These were the worst dreams, and when he woke, he hated himself almost as much as he hated her. 

Julia <3

kari <33

“We all carry our sins, Nina. I need you to live so I can atone for mine.”

what if i just started throwing up everywhere 

“I will have you without your armor, Kaz Brekker. Or I will not have you at all.” 

For all his selfishness and cruelty, Kaz was still the boy who saved her. She wanted to believe he was worth saving, too. 

Survival wasn’t nearly as hard as he’d thought once he left decency behind. 

The fever had burned away every gentle thing inside him. 

It was as if once Kaz had seen her, he’d understand how to keep seeing her. 

Though he’d trusted her with his life countless times, it felt much more frightening to trust her with this shame. 

She wouldn’t wish love on anyone. It was the guest you welcomed and then couldn’t be rid of. 

“If I want to watch men dig holes to fall into, I’ll find myself a cemetery.”

“Men mock the gods until they need them, Kaz.”

He didn’t see her go, only sensed her absence. 

He almost laughed at that. “No, Inej. Greed bows to me. It is my servant and my lever.”

“Whichever will grant me good fortune.” 

Inej had a way of making you feel her silence. It tugged at your edges. 

old women must know something, or they wouldn’t live to gather wrinkles and yell from their front stoops. 

The Grishaverse will be coming to Netflix soon with Shadow and Bone, an original series! Enter the Grishaverse with the #1 New York Times–bestselling Six of Crows, Book One of the Six of Crows Duology. Ketterdam: a bustling hub of international trade where anything can be had for the right price—and no one knows that better than criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker. Kaz is offered a chance at a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams. But he can't pull it off alone. . . . A convict with a thirst for revenge. A sharpshooter who can't walk away from a wager. A runaway with a privileged past. A spy known as the Wraith. A Heartrender using her magic to survive the slums. A thief with a gift for unlikely escapes. Six dangerous outcasts. One impossible heist. Kaz's crew is the only thing that might stand between the world and destruction—if they don't kill each other first. Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo returns to the breathtaking world of the Grishaverse in this unforgettable tale about the opportunity—and the adventure—of a lifetime. Praise for Six of Crows: “Six of Crows is a twisty and elegantly crafted masterpiece that thrilled me from the beginning to end.” –New York Times-bestselling author Holly Black “Six of Crows [is] one of those all-too-rare, unputdownable books that keeps your eyes glued to the page and your brain scrambling to figure out what’s going to happen next.” –Michael Dante DiMartino, co-creator of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra “There's conflict between morality and amorality and an appetite for sometimes grimace-inducing violence that recalls the Game of Thrones series. But for every bloody exchange there are pages of crackling dialogue and sumptuous description. Bardugo dives deep into this world, with full color and sound. If you're not careful, it'll steal all your time.” —The New York Times Book Review Read all the books in the Grishaverse! The Shadow and Bone Trilogy (previously published as The Grisha Trilogy) Shadow and Bone Siege and Storm Ruin and Rising The Six of Crows Duology Six of Crows Crooked Kingdom The King of Scars Duology King of Scars The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic The Severed Moon: A Year-Long Journal of Magic Praise for the Grishaverse “A master of fantasy.” —The Huffington Post “Utterly, extremely bewitching.” —The Guardian “The best magic universe since Harry Potter.” —Bustle “This is what fantasy is for.” —The New York Times Book Review “[A] world that feels real enough to have its own passport stamp.” —NPR “The darker it gets for the good guys, the better.” —Entertainment Weekly “Sultry, sweeping and picturesque. . . . Impossible to put down.” —USA Today “There’s a level of emotional and historical sophistication within Bardugo’s original epic fantasy that sets it apart.” —Vanity Fair “Unlike anything I’ve ever read.” —Veronica Roth, bestselling author of Divergent “Bardugo crafts a first-rate adventure, a poignant romance, and an intriguing mystery!” —Rick Riordan, bestselling author of the Percy Jackson series

julia

Kaz leaned back. “What’s the easiest way to steal a man’s wallet?”

“You’re all horrible,” said Matthias.

kristin :)

The ache in his lungs was unbearable. He needed to tell her...what? That she was lovely and brave and better than anything he deserved. That he was twisted, crooked, wrong, but not so broken that he couldn't pull himself together into some semblance of a man for her. That without meaning to, he'd begun to lean on her, to look for her, to need her near. He needed to thank her for his new hat.

She'd laughed, and if he could have bottled the sound and got drunk on it every night, he would have. It terrified him.

I have been made to protect you. Only in death will I be kept from this oath.

 to Fjerda. And now it was Matthias' promise to her.

Matthias pressed his forehead once, briefly, against Brum's. He knew his mentor could not hear him, but he spoke the words anyway. "The life you live, the hate you feel - it's poison. I can drink it no longer."

Matthias locked the cell door and hurried down the passage towards Nina, towards something more.

"If only you could talk to girls in equations."

Jesper restrained a grin. "No. Not just girls."

wylan is so unhinged at times and i'm so here for it

Wylan gestured to the guards. "Is it safe to leave them, you know —"

"Alive? I'm not big on killing unconscious men."

I did not expect this story to be this great. I have to read the sequal no matter what. I can't wait for the next adventure!🐦‍⬛

Marmeladka

took me a little bit to get into, a lot of names and places, but overall very good and i’m excited to read the next one

funny | found family | great quotes | kind of slow at times

callie

took me a little bit to get into, a lot of names and places, but overall very good and i’m excited to read the next one

funny | found family | great quotes | kind of slow at times

I think I would have liked this book more if I've read it in my teen years.

I find the story a bit underwhelming. I wanted to get invested in the story but the it was slow paced and the characters did not read as teenagers but like people who are in their mid twenties. I was so confused for the first 100 pages, because I felt like I'm reading a story from the middle point, so many names and places were mentioned without any explanations. Also using Dutsch words, without mentioning any English definition was very confusing.

I understand that it's a duology but I would want to get closure at the end of a book, it felt like that it was a longer story cut in half to encourage the reader to read the second book as well.

Yega

I think I would have liked this book more if I've read it in my teen years.

I find the story a bit underwhelming. I wanted to get invested in the story but the it was slow paced and the characters did not read as teenagers but like people who are in their mid twenties. I was so confused for the first 100 pages, because I felt like I'm reading a story from the middle point, so many names and places were mentioned without any explanations. Also using Dutsch words, without mentioning any English definition was very confusing.

I understand that it's a duology but I would want to get closure at the end of a book, it felt like that it was a longer story cut in half to encourage the reader to read the second book as well.

 immersive world-building, complex multilayered characters, a plot that shows the writer knows what shes doing, found family.. SPECTACULAR! WONDERFUL! TOTALLY UNIQUE! NEVER BEEN DONE BEFORE! EXCELLENT! BRILLIANT! PHENOMENAL! 

chel

Scarlett

** spoiler alert **
           
“The heart is an arrow. It demands aim to land true.” ― Leigh Bardugo, Six of Crows


Este libro tenía mis expectativas muy altas, y ver la reciente serie de netflix basada en todo este universo solo hizo que crecieran mas, me parece que fue un poco desventajoso haberla visto antes de leer la duologia pero eso no cambio mi modo de ver a los personajes. Estas seis historias que se conectan entre si son de lo más fascinantes, me encanto el poder ver (o en este caso) la historia desde los distintos puntos de vista, me parece que eso lo hace mas única y a su vez mas intrigante, pensaba que mi personaje favorito seria Kaz ya que su personalidad es muy atrayente pero Ines que ha llevado todos mis suspiros y gritos de fan loca, esta chica alias el espectro me tiene tan enamorada que iría ya mismo a alistarme en su tripulación cuando consiga ese barco que tanto desea, en el momento que se da cuenta que al fin encontró su propósito en la vida y que ese dinero por el que arriesgan sus vidas la llevara a cumplirlo mientras escalaba por la chimenea casi derritiéndose me llevo al alma. Nina y Matthias tiene una historia muy hermosa pero oscura que lleva a esta humilde servidora a fanguirlear a morir, me parece una Grisha súper poderosa que sabe lo que quiere y hace lo que sea para conseguirlo, Jesper y Wylan me tenían muerta de la risa con sus interacciones y para mí el ver que Jesper es mucho más de lo que se deja ver me encanta. Todos los planes que se maquinaban en la cabeza de Kaz eran increíbles, cuando estaba segura de que entendía algo BAM! Resultaba ser una cosa completamente diferente, me parece que esta todo súper bien pensado para que el lector quede en la locura. Sin duda ese final no me lo esperaba pero a la vez estaba modo alerta por si pasaba cualquier cosa, de todos modos me llego la mandíbula al suelo cuando me di cuenta que YA ME LO HABÍA TERMINADO, cuando lo termine le di 4 estrellas pero al meditarlo y consultarlo con mi almohada, y por el hecho de que no dejo de pensar en el, sin dudas es un libro de 5 estrellas.

I had written a full review pouring my heart out for this book, which got deleted….. so here I am again.


The perfect book.

Want a book with great world building? Six of crows!
A book with incredible character depth? Six of crows.
A book with an amazing plot that keeps you hooked throughout the whole reading experience? And wouldn’t you guess, it’s six of crows.

And if thats not all I need to say, let me tell you more.

Six of crows is aa story about 5 teens who team up to pull of the ultimate and utterly impossible jail break. Each for their own gain.

You live with them through every second of struggle, you learn about them and get to know them.

So much so that when they’re happy, you’re happy. And when they’re sad, you’re sad. And when they find the slightest glimmer of hope you’ll pray and beg for them to stay hopeful and find their way out of their own troubles.

You will so innocently and unknowingly fall in love with each and every single one of these characters, and you’ll even find yourself missing them. This book is everything it needs to be, it’s the perfect amount of tragedy, betrayal and loss mixed with love, friendship and overall awesomeness. 

If you haven’t read it, read it. You’ll never regret this decision in your LIFE.

My comfort duology🫶

I just have to say since this is a most asked question, you def don’t have to read the shadow and bone trilogy before reading this!! If you would like to learn more about the magic system and politics of the world then sure! Go for it, but it’s absolutely not necessary.

Jennifer Gosnell

A flawless heist. The perfect plot. And the best characters. I’m completely blown away — I LOVED this. It was so funny, atmospheric, tense, twisty, unexpected. The Shadow and Bone trilogy was okay… but now I’m so glad I read it because I was able to jump right into this world without much explanation. And my god. These characters. Inej? Kaz? Nina? Jesper? Wylan? Matthias? I love them all. Cannot wait to read the sequel.

Linara K.S

NON-SPOILERS SECTION ⤵

☆Okay so this book is all about a great dangerous heist almost impossible. The main character of this amazing story is : The cold hearted and most feared gang leader in Katterdam ➡ Kaz Brecker
He is known for his ruthlessness and his deadly schemes .
Jan Van Eck a member of the Council comes to Brecker pleading his help . 
A drug has been created by a man called Bo Yul-Bayur ( <-- I know strange name ) that's poisonous to human kind but powerful to Grishas . But , it does more than just amplify Grisha' powers they make them want for it , crave for it , they would do anything to get they're hands on the drug after tasting it . But afterwards just one dose of that baby and they'll become invincible . They could do things that are unimaginable , things that people would've never dreamt of .
Jan Van Eck wants Kaz Brecker to retrieve this man from the Ice Court , the most fortified and secured place that not even an insanely drunk person would suggest to wander in .
Kaz Brecker accepts with the reward of 30 million kruge if successful.
Kaz Brecker knew that to accomplish this he would need a team ;

-A convict with a thirst of revenge-
-A sharpshooter who can't walk away from a wager-
-A runaway with a privileged past-
-A spy known as the Wraith-
-And a Heartrender using her magic to survive the slums-
-And a thief with a gift for unlikely escapes-

(3.75) THIS BOOK WAS SO FUN!!!!! I loved the concept and the characters. The ending was great and I loved the character building. In the first half of the book, some more interesting things could have happened but no complaints. Still, I do not think it is Victoria Schwab level. (view spoiler)[ Also, hopefully, Kaz and Inej could get together in the next book.  (hide spoiler)]

Anna 

reread six of crows after nearly 3 years and my opinion on this book changed a lot. 
I actually enjoyed reading it this time, understood what the characters were doing and wasn't so lost like I used to be 3 years ago. 
when I read it for the first time I liked wylan, now I really really adore kaz. he's such a complex character that pretends to be tough and not caring about anyone when in reality he's just afraid to love.
the book was funny and also made me cry several times and I think I appreciate it for that. enjoyed this rereading more than anything. I definitely recommend it!

Chourouk

Kiran Aftab

4/15/2021: God this is such a good book. I’ll probably read these for the fourth time in the future. 

This book had a riveting plot that continuously grasped my attention. The action and the adventure truly made me fall in love with this book. I'd probably read it again in the future but for now I have crooked kingdom to keep me busy.

Andrea Morales

A glorious Collector's Edition of New York Times bestselling, epic fantasy novel, SIX OF CROWS. Beautifully designed, with an exclusive letter from the author and six stunning full-colour character portraits. This covetable hardback with red sprayed edges is a perfect gift for fans, and a perfect way to discover the unforgettable writing of Leigh Bardugo. Criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker is offered a chance at a deadly heist: break into the Ice Court - a military stronghold that has never been breached - and retrieve a hostage whose knowledge could change Grisha magic forever. To succeed would mean riches beyond his wildest dreams - but he can't pull it off alone . . . A convict with a thirst for revenge. A sharpshooter who can't walk away from a wager. A runaway with a privileged past. A spy known as the Wraith. A Heartrender using her magic to survive the slums. A thief with a gift for unlikely escapes. Six dangerous outcasts. One impossible heist. Together they might just be unstoppable - if they don't kill each other first. 'Fast, thrilling heist fantasy, boasting a brilliant new cast of characters.' METRO 'A full-throttle adventure . . . crackling dialogue and sumptuous description. Bardugo dives deep into this world.' - NEW YORK TIMES

Six of Crows: Collector's Edition

Caroline Williams

Shall I tell you the secret of true love? her father once asked her. A friend of mine liked to tell me that women love flowers. He had many flirtations, but he never found a wife. Do you know why? Because women may love flowers, but only one woman loves the scent of gardenias in late summer that remind her of her grandmother's porch. Only one woman loves apple blossoms in a blue cup. Only one woman loves wild geraniums.

That's Mama! Inej had cried.

Yes, Mama loves wild geraniums because no other flower has quite the same color, and she claims that when she snaps the stem and puts a sprig behind her ear, the whole world smells like summer. Many boys will bring you flowers. But someday you'll meet a boy who will learn your favorite flower, your favorite song, your favorite sweet. And even if he is too poor to give you any of them, it won't matter because he will have taken the time to know you as no one else does. Only that boys earns your heart.

And what if I am a puddle on the ground? What if I am never the same after reading this? What then Leigh Bardugo?

Kaz Brekker 🧎‍♀️🧎‍♀️🧎‍♀️

Heather Margaret

“The heart is an arrow. It demands aim to land true.”
    
  
I mean, where have I been? Nina & Inej - I love you so very much.

A little bit boring if you're the–gak sabaran–type but it GETTING BETTER chapter by chapter. I love My Family... (The Crows). 

Jesper... Save me Jesper...

A little bit boring if you're the–gak sabaran–type but it GETTING BETTER chapter by chapter. I love My Family... (The Crows). 

Linta

I don’t know who to love more kaz inej or Nina Matthias. 

One thing I know is I loved this book more than shadow and bone

fantastically engaging! not sure if i was predisposed to like this because of the s&b show, but was pleasantly surprised to learn that the show didn't spoil anything about the book and instead just gave me a foundation to better understand the universe. fun cast, compelling characters, a daring pace and exciting heist, i literally have no notes!

rin 🐇

what a bunch of criminals (affectionately)

clau☁️

Honestly exceeded my expectations after reading the S&B trilogy first, the characters were more interesting and the plot was well paced and entertaining

Jessica Gagliardi

Honestly exceeded my expectations after reading the S&B trilogy first, the characters were more interesting and the plot was well paced and entertaining

Also Inej is my girl 

Hanna Rybchynska

I was so excited to come back to this world! And happily, it has so much story and great characters. For me, everything worked out in this book - the gang, the plot, twists, and the ending! Really excited to read the next one.

Six of Crows

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