You can relate to every one of the characters.

No one is perfect, and these characters are an amazing example. But I mean that the characters are so real. I know that sounds dumb, considering it takes place in a fictional world where magic is real.

In a weird way, this is one of the most realistic books I have ever read. Everyone is important, and everyone has a story. Many fantasy books follow the theme of, 'I must go on a magical quest to save (insert subject) with my slightly two-dimensional sidekicks! Onward!' It completely side-steps the 'chosen one' narrative. It is so different from other fantasy books I have read. Six of Crows is one of the best fantasy books I have ever read, trumped only by its sequel, Crooked Kingdom. And cry over that scene in Crooked Kingdom. Now, excuse me, I'm going to go like all my favorite quotes on Goodreads. Also Bardugo's writing is dazzling and a lot more sophisticated than my review. The characters and world building and heists are freakin' spectacular. So, basically, if you are like past me and haven't picked up Leigh Bardugo's masterful SIX OF CROWS duology let me say one thing: you are missing out on all the fun shenanigans in the Ice Court and Ketterdam. And her grisha powers as a Heartrender are amazing. I love her strength and her love for waffles and her ability to be bright and happy in her gang of dark criminals. even though they are kinf-of not-really mortal enemies. (Okay, he's actually not but I can pretend.) He and Nina are perfect for each other. My favorite Fjerdan! He's really just a giant teddy bear. I LIVED for his chapters.Īhhh, now we are at big grumpy Matthias. I wanted to shake him by the shoulders so many times. and how he flirts with Wylan! He also has a gambling problem, unfortunately. Jesper!!! I love Jesper and his pistols and sarcasm. and this new criminal life takes a while to adjust to.

He's from a respected, although rather horrible, family. Precious Wylan is dragged into the Dregs and it's the cutest thing ever. She's Suli and throughout all her traumatic ordeals still remains very close to her Suli heritage.

She's called the Wraith and is, of course, made of strong stuff. Inez is wise, moral, and has amazing acrobatic skills. Bardugo make him worthy of some sympathy and even a bit of admiration. I love his viciousness and his cane and his cunning schemes. He is the most anti-hero of all the characters and yet I still love him to pieces. There's not much you won't get from the first few chapters of SoC) So let's talk about some special things from The Dregs. Well, anyway, I have just finished bawling my eyes out at the ending of Crooked Kingdom and I have been obsessively pinning fan art on Pinterest. WHY HAS NO ONE TOLD ME HOW AMAZING SIX OF CROWS IS? *scrolls through goodreads* Oh wait all my friends have rated it 5 stars and have shouted its praises.

Six of crows book 2