Six of Crows: Collector's Edition
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Six of Crows: Collector's Edition

Leigh Bardugo — 2018
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
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will@ravynsbf
5 stars
Mar 4, 2025

how do i even start? i can't believe i finished this in one sitting. i could not put this book down.

everything about it was amazing. the characters, their personalities and relationships, the scenery, the plot, the writing, all of it came together so perfectly to create something in mind mine i could never dream up on my own. the imagery was so strong and beautiful, it was like i was just watching a movie.

the ending was very satisfying, personally, and i'm about to immediately dive into the second book.

thank you to my beautiful girlfriend for forcing me to read her favorite book. 💗

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nc@niecie
5 stars
Mar 4, 2025

reread this one to start off my year in a non slump-y way.

i miss my silly little crows so bad.. my group of misfits!!!!!

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lambie@rkiveofpages
3.5 stars
Feb 22, 2025

Set in the universe of Bardugo’s debut trilogy (Shadow and Bone, Siege and Storm, Ruin and Rising), the Grisha-verse, Six of Crows follows a heist by six criminal teenagers from Ketterdam, Kerch — or fictional Netherlands, if you please — in the Ice Court of Fjerda — again, fictional Scandinavia, as I understood — where they are tasked by a Kerch merchant with breaking out a Shu scientist held prisoner for inventing a drug that heightens the Grishas’ powers, and eventually kills them from the addiction. 

For the sake of transparency, finishing the Shadow and Bone trilogy a few years ago was a small torture for me. I found the characters flat and boring, and plot predictable and corny — the typical ingredients of an ambitious YA series that falls short on invoking the desired effect, and progressively loses its momentum book after book. That is to say, I was hesitant to take Six of Crows off my bookshelf and give Bardugo another try, even a few years later, even after stumbling upon countless online reviews claiming that Six of Crows is simply just better on every front.

I agree and disagree with them. Six of Crows is better, but it's only one crucial component that makes it so — the characters. For me, Six of Crows is a prime example of compelling characters making an otherwise, yes, predictable and corny plot that much more enjoyable and interesting. Don’t get me wrong, there was not one moment where I didn’t know exactly what was waiting for me on the next page — but anticipating to see a character’s reaction, or if they happened to be the narrators of that chapter, their thoughts and feelings, still made me turn the page. And that’s what matters most of the time when looking for a quick, feel-good reading experience. 

It still brought negatives to the table, though, because I cannot bring myself to lie, there comes a point when it finally makes you feel somewhat cheated, and it was — fortunately, or maybe not, depends how you look at it: the journey or the destination — the ending. Because when you set up a character to be the smartest person in the room, in every scene they are in through each of the six points of views of this book, I’m sorry but it’s only going to come off as ridiculous when they end up royally fucked over by the cheapest and most obvious trick in the book. (A trick that was painfully clear for the reader to see, and anticipate in horror to happen since the page the final antagonist was introduced on, because he cannot just not notice it, the criminal mastermind that has the city at his beck and call despite his young age, when it should be the first thing to raise red flags in his head if he actually had as much sense as the book wants me to believe he does.)

I choose to look at the journey, which allows me more room to say I enjoyed reading this book and give it a good rating, and be excited to read the second book of this duology. Because the characters and their dynamics really are that fun.

I was initially worried about the relationships — our six characters are basically just three couples, not that tightly woven all around as each mostly keeping to a partner throughout the story with a few and far between out-right friendly interactions with the others outside of what the job requires. Which sounds like everyone’s nightmare high school friend group, doesn’t it? I hold out hope that the friendships get more developed and get more showcased in the sequel, but I think the romantic interests were set up pretty well already. We have pairings in various stages of a relationship — scorned lovers finding their way back to each other, close companions growing more aware of their feelings and accepting them, trying to figure out a way for these feelings to exist in their lives, and strangers meeting for the first time and beginning to grow a seed of affection in their hearts throughout the journey together. 

I also like to believe that Bardugo’s prose grew as well, though my memories of the writing style in Shadow and Bone are hazy at best, I only know for certain that I had problems with that as well back then, but found myself in awe of certain passages in Six of Crows. The chapter of Inej climbing the incinerator shaft stayed with me for days, it definitely finishes in front as the strongest chapter of this book for me. 

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xie lian fr@saiki_k
5 stars
Jan 22, 2025

will forever be one of my fav books... honestly skipped the whole shadows and bones saga just to read the soc dilogy, should i read the others?

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lettie@lettie
4.5 stars
Jan 22, 2025

so engaging and well thought out, with highly developed world-building. i was hooked from beginning to end and binged it in a fit of eagerness. i like kaz a lot
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Ashley Denktas@foxface
5 stars
Jan 5, 2025

I loved this book. I feel its one of the best in the genre I've read. It was a written heist which I have never read before. It really felt like you were assembling a gang of misfits.


It also felt like the most wild DND adventure going off the rails. It felt like the random wack ass shit my friends would do. The characters were all very unique and had such interesting dynamics. Nina and Mattais's romance is like amazing which is likely a very unhinged thing to say. Reminded me of my own DND characer HAHA. Really enjoyed and can't wait to read the next in the series.


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Bushra Yenice@theboosh01
5 stars
Nov 15, 2024

Amazing I cannot wait to read the next on

+4
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Marmeladka@cinnamons
4.5 stars
Nov 6, 2024

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!🐩‍⬛

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callie@calliewood
4 stars
Oct 16, 2024

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

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Yega@yega
3.5 stars
Oct 10, 2024

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.

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chel@chellyace
5 stars
Aug 29, 2024

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!

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Scarlett@scarchitax
5 stars
Aug 3, 2024

** spoiler alert ** “The heart is an arrow. It demands aim to land true.” ― Leigh Bardugo, Six of Crows Este libro tenĂ­a 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 mĂĄs 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 Ășnica 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 irĂ­a ya mismo a alistarme en su tripulaciĂłn cuando consiga ese barco que tanto desea, en el momento que se da cuenta que al fin encontrĂł su propĂłsito en la vida y que ese dinero por el que arriesgan sus vidas la llevara a cumplirlo mientras escalaba por la chimenea casi derritiĂ©ndose 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 sĂșper poderosa que sabe lo que quiere y hace lo que sea para conseguirlo, Jesper y Wylan me tenĂ­an muerta de la risa con sus interacciones y para mĂ­ el ver que Jesper es mucho mĂĄs de lo que se deja ver me encanta. Todos los planes que se maquinaban en la cabeza de Kaz eran increĂ­bles, cuando estaba segura de que entendĂ­a algo BAM! Resultaba ser una cosa completamente diferente, me parece que esta todo sĂșper 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 mandĂ­bula 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.

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rio@lifeindelusions
5 stars
Jul 24, 2024

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 duologyđŸ«¶ 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.

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Jennifer Gosnell@jennifereveann
5 stars
Jul 19, 2024

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.

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Linara K.S@linara
5 stars
Jul 19, 2024

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-

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Ada@adasel
4 stars
Jul 16, 2024

(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)]

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Anna @ann_omalia
5 stars
Jul 13, 2024

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!

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Chourouk@chou_01
5 stars
Jul 12, 2024

im so in love with this book

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Andrea Morales@matchandrea
4 stars
Jun 28, 2024

head empty only kaz and inej

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Caroline Williams@carolbeans
5 stars
Jun 23, 2024

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?

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anj@angheligaya
5 stars
Jun 16, 2024

Kaz Brekker đŸ§Žâ€â™€ïžđŸ§Žâ€â™€ïžđŸ§Žâ€â™€ïž

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Heather Margaret@heatherdarling
5 stars
Jun 9, 2024

“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.

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AKA@yinezha
4 stars
Jun 7, 2024

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).

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kari <33@karibari
5 stars
Jun 1, 2024

oh wow
 oh wow

justice for alina

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Highlights

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lettie@lettie

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

Page 462

fake yearners found terrified when real yearner kaz brekker enters the room

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Aysha Atnazova @shyshy

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.

Page 114
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Aysha Atnazova @shyshy

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

Page 113
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Aysha Atnazova @shyshy

“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.

Page 111

I’m dying

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Julia <3@weasleyswheezeys

Kaz Brekker didn't need a reason.

Page 16

icon shit

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kari <33@karibari

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

Page 436
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kari <33@karibari

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

Page 434

what if i just started throwing up everywhere

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kari <33@karibari

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

Page 434
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kari <33@karibari

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

Page 313
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kari <33@karibari

The fever had burned away every gentle thing inside him.

Page 313
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kari <33@karibari

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

Page 309
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kari <33@karibari

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

Page 278
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kari <33@karibari

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

Page 163
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kari <33@karibari

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

Page 62

this line goes hard

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kari <33@karibari

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

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

Page 40

R U KIDDING ME

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kari <33@karibari

“Greed is your god, Kaz.”

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

“And what god do you serve, then?”

“Whichever will grant me good fortune.”

“I don't think gods work that way.”

“I don't think I care.”

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kari <33@karibari

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

Page 38
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kari <33@karibari

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

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julia@ctrljulia

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

“Knife to the throat?” asked Inej.

“Gun to the back?” said Jesper.

“Poison in his cup?” suggested Nina.

“You’re all horrible,” said Matthias.

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kristin :)@addictedtobooksdotcom

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.

Page 430
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She'd laughed, and if he could have bottled the sound and got drunk on it every night, he would have. It terrified him.

Page 430
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kristin :)@addictedtobooksdotcom

I have been made to protect you. Only in death will I be kept from this oath. It was the vow of the drĂŒskelle to Fjerda. And now it was Matthias' promise to her.

Page 416

my loves

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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.

Page 411
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kristin :)@addictedtobooksdotcom

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

[...] "Just girls?"

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

Page 388

ahhh i love them

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