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A review by justjeanettelee
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
5.0
4.5 stars
Through all the uni work, and adulting in general, I'm kinda sad it took me nearly a while to read this book, because it was definitely enjoyable.
I particularly enjoyed the return to the world that was established in the Grisha Trilogy, and Bardugo certainly doesn't sideline the events that happened beforehand. I love how "Six of Crows" is set what seems like only a year or two after Alina defeated Aleksander (the Darkling). It helped keep what had happened very fresh in my memory.
I loved the dynamics between the characters, especially their pairings (romantically and platonic). The relationship between the six crew members has varying degrees. First you have Nina and Matthias, which I absolutely adored and spent most of the time quoting Captain Barbossa in my head (JUST KISS!), and I especially liked Nina as a character. Then you have Kaz and Inej, and I just love the subtly in this pairing. And then lastly and most unexpectedly, Jesper and Walyn. I am absolutely thrilled at the possibility of a queer (or whatever label you choose to give it) relationship. Very much so am I looking forward to Bardugo developing and exploring that relationship.
The plot. The world of Kerch and Fjerda. The treachery. The adventure. It all just rolled smoothly into one very intricate tale, and even at times, it out manoeuvred my own thoughts as to what was going to happen. Never think that you are a step ahead of Kaz Brekker my friends. The deep rooted vengeance and comradery is such a perfect contrast to the very fibre of this tale.
Very much looking forward to reading the sequel, "Crooked Kingdom".
Through all the uni work, and adulting in general, I'm kinda sad it took me nearly a while to read this book, because it was definitely enjoyable.
I particularly enjoyed the return to the world that was established in the Grisha Trilogy, and Bardugo certainly doesn't sideline the events that happened beforehand. I love how "Six of Crows" is set what seems like only a year or two after Alina defeated Aleksander (the Darkling). It helped keep what had happened very fresh in my memory.
I loved the dynamics between the characters, especially their pairings (romantically and platonic). The relationship between the six crew members has varying degrees. First you have Nina and Matthias, which I absolutely adored and spent most of the time quoting Captain Barbossa in my head (JUST KISS!), and I especially liked Nina as a character. Then you have Kaz and Inej, and I just love the subtly in this pairing. And then lastly and most unexpectedly, Jesper and Walyn. I am absolutely thrilled at the possibility of a queer (or whatever label you choose to give it) relationship. Very much so am I looking forward to Bardugo developing and exploring that relationship.
The plot. The world of Kerch and Fjerda. The treachery. The adventure. It all just rolled smoothly into one very intricate tale, and even at times, it out manoeuvred my own thoughts as to what was going to happen. Never think that you are a step ahead of Kaz Brekker my friends. The deep rooted vengeance and comradery is such a perfect contrast to the very fibre of this tale.
Very much looking forward to reading the sequel, "Crooked Kingdom".