Review: Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo (Six of Crows Series, Book II) (L)

Synopsis: 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 badly weakened, 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 the Grisha world. (from the online description)

Review: As the second in this duology, I had high and trepidatious hopes for this book. Thankfully, I was not disappointed. Not only did it live up to my expectations, but left me with the lovely and agonizing booke characters face not only the external challenges, but the internal fears that threaten to tear them apart from the inside. With twists upon twists, the plot takes us from the heights to the depths of emotions and adventure.

This has the tone of thief novel, with a unique depth and sense of emotion, with a heavy share of heartbreak and hope.

Worth reading, worth every agonizing moment. One of my favorite novels ever and I highly recommend always!

Bookmarks: 4.5 of 5

Awards: TBA

ISBN: 978-1-62779-213-4
Year Published: 2016
Date Finished: 12-7-2017
Pages: 546