Synopsis: 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. (from the online description)
Review: This book was all-over the internet, lauded and praised and adored. I strictly avoid these sorts because they are always over-hyped. I was wrong. This is one of the best books I read this year. Based in the same world as Bardugo's Griesha Triology, but in another place in the world - Ketteldam, a city where merchants rule and Money is God. Here, we meet a set of characters, rabble, cut-throats, and gang-members.
Bardugo's
writing, her characterization and plot are superb. With a diverse cast, rich details, and edge-of-seat tension, it's near impossible to put down and leaves the reader with the proper hang-over that every good book does. At the end, one is desperate to return to this world, desperate to once again spend time with the people and this world. I highly recommend and will eagerly await the next in the series.
Bookmarks: 4.5 of 5
Awards: None
ISBN: 978-1-62779-212-7
Year Published: 2015
Date Finished: 11-25-2017
Pages: 465
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