Six of Crows
Leigh Bardugo
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2015
⚠️Content Warnings
Addiction / Substance AbuseChild TraffickingViolence
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. . . .
Tonight’s fit
Best for readers who enjoy: Action-packed · Heist · High pace
Action-packed
Bustling
Published by Henry Holt and Co
Characters
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Morally Complex
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Teenage Villains
Sub-genre
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Heist
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High Fantasy
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Urban
Experience
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Action-packed
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Immersive
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Tense
Pace
Gentle
Adrenaline
Adrenaline
Tone
Light
Dark
Balanced
Book length
Short
Epic
Balanced
More nuance
Violence
Soft
Graphic
Balanced
Romance
Background
Front and centre
Balanced
Worldbuilding
Light touch
Deep & dense
Deep & dense
Readability
Breezy
Dense
Balanced
Humour
Serious
Very funny
Balanced
Target audience
Younger
Adult
Adult
Leigh Bardugo
Young Adult, Fantasy
Leigh Bardugo is an American fantasy author. She is best known for her young adult Grishaverse novels, which include the Shadow and Bone trilogy and the Six of Crows and King of Scars duologies. She also received acclaim for her paranormal fantasy adult debut, Ninth House.
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Mixed feelings: Six of Crows
I went into Six of Crows with pretty normal expectations and it surprised me. There are a few scenes that genuinely hit emotionally. A couple of sections could have been trimmed without losing anything. Overall, I’d recommend it to the right reader.
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Didn’t work for me: Six of Crows
I went into Six of Crows with pretty normal expectations and it surprised me. A couple of sections could have been trimmed without losing anything. Not perfect, but it did enough to keep me turning pages.
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Mixed feelings: Six of Crows
Mixed feelings on Six of Crows, but I can see why people love it. The atmosphere is the standout — it’s easy to sink into. A couple of sections could have been trimmed without losing anything. If you’re on the fence, try a sample — you’ll know quickly.
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Really enjoyed: Six of Crows
Mixed feelings on Six of Crows, but I can see why people love it. There are a few scenes that genuinely hit emotionally. I’d still read more from this author even with the flaws.
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Didn’t work for me: Six of Crows
⚠️ Spoilers: minor plot detail mentioned below. Mixed feelings on Six of Crows, but I can see why people love it. A couple of sections could have been trimmed without losing anything. There’s a specific turning point late in the book that changes the tone hard — that moment will make or break it for you. Not perfect, but it did enough to keep me turning pages.
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Mixed feelings: Six of Crows
I went into Six of Crows with pretty normal expectations and it surprised me. There are a few scenes that genuinely hit emotionally. The middle drags and repeats the same tension a bit too long. Not perfect, but it did enough to keep me turning pages.
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Really enjoyed: Six of Crows
Six of Crows is the kind of book that hooks you early if you like its vibe. The atmosphere is the standout — it’s easy to sink into. Not perfect, but it did enough to keep me turning pages.
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