Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo
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- MerryLove
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Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo
pages: 536
genre: YA fantasy
series: Book 2 of 2 in the Six of Crows duology
While this book was definitely different than the first, I loved it just as much. Somehow it managed to be just as amazing.
Brief Summary from Goodreads:
“Kaz Brekker and his crew have just pulled off a heist so daring even they didn't think they'd survive. But instead of divvying up a fat reward, they're right back to fighting for their lives. Double-crossed and left crippled by the kidnapping of a valuable team member, the crew is low on resources, allies, and hope. As powerful forces from around the world descend on Ketterdam to root out the secrets of the dangerous drug known as jurda parem, old rivals and new enemies emerge to challenge Kaz's cunning and test the team's fragile loyalties. A war will be waged on the city's dark and twisting streets―a battle for revenge and redemption that will decide the fate of magic in the Grisha world.”
The book is a great continuation into the awesomeness that started in book 1. There were plenty of plots started in Six of Crows that are continued in this book. There is more back story for both Wylan and Jesper, whose story was more absent than others in the last book. There are also new plots to keep the ball rolling. Van Eck and Pekka Rollins take on much larger roles in the plot, and there are these mechanical angel creatures that are near invincible and kidnapping Grisha.
I was impressed by how enthralling the story managed to be. I knew the first book would be a tough act to follow, but the author managed to provide more depth to the characters, continue with all the sub plots from the previous book, and still cast doubt about the character's success to come in the predicaments they end up in. Even after their invincible feat in the last book, there were still plenty of instances where it seemed like they couldn't accomplish or win at everything.
Because there are multiple character stories going on, there are multiple endings. Often with multiple endings, they can't all be good. Well, in Crooked Kingdom they were ALL good. I was so emotional by the end of the book for two endings in particular. They were glorious. It makes me want to start the series again. It also has me super hyped for any further series in this universe. I'd love to read about Nina's further adventures, for example, with cameos from other characters in this book.
Rating
Overall, this book earns a 4 out of 4. It managed to be both great and different than the first, and the endings easily made the rating a no brainer. I would highly recommend it to those who enjoyed Six of Crows.
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Usually second book of a duology end up being disappointed. But this was not. I think Leigh Bardugo did a really fantastic job. Six of crows duology is one of my favourite books and Leigh Bardugo is one of my favourite fantasy authors.
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Also, has everyone heard of the new Netflix show that's supposed to come out soon? I want to be so excited about it, because I know that Leigh has been somewhat involved and the casting seems spot on, but they're going to intertwine the Grisha trilogy with this duology and I'm so scared about it. The actual story of Six of Crows is so fantastic I don't want them to change it at all.
Side note: I love Kanej so much it hurts.
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Thank you for a really nice review and I agree with you about how great the different endings were!