Book Review: 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.

 Almost all my favorite bloggers have the Six of Crows on their book recommendations so I dove into this book with high expectations. Leigh Bardugo did not disappoint. The hype is real! I was hooked after only the first chapter. With its action packed scenes, I could hardly put the book down.

I love how the characters have their own rich back story. And we get to know them better as the perspective rotates on each of them. But I find Kaz’s character most interesting. He’s the mastermind behind the impossible heist . He’s so complex, badass and cold blooded but everything changes when Inej gets in the picture. It was obvious that Inej isn’t just another member of the gang to Kaz. But with Kaz’s unsentimental character and stone cold heart, it was interesting how their love story will unfold. Speaking of romance, we have a couple of ships in the story. One is Nina and Matthias and the other, I’d leave for you to find out.

I’d like to think that underneath their greed, individual interests and ambitions, there is a meaningful bond between their group that holds them together. Hopefully I get to see how their friendship grows in Crooked Kingdom, the second book of this series.

“The heart is an arrow. It demands aim to land true.”
“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 any of them, it won’t matter because he will have taken the time to know you as no one else does. Only that boy earns your heart.”
“No mourners. No funerals.”