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Six of Crows/Crooked Kingdom

Leigh Bardugo (2016)

Subgenre
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages1200 (Doorstopper (600+))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age14
Goodreads4.57/5 (783006)

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentMild
LanguageModerate

Synopsis

In the years since the violent upheaval caused by the auction of Kuwei Yul-Bo, the merchants of Ketterdam have been under attack. Secret businesses exposed. Ships sunk. Slavers hunted as they once hunted their victims. All the work of a mysterious sea captain and her ship, the Wraith. Now, two investigators meet to uncover the truth behind the latest disaster: a massacre on an island off the shores of Ketterdam. Among the evidence collected is private correspondence between notorious crime boss Kaz Brekker and an anonymous sailor aboard the Wraith known only as “I.” Follow along with the lead investigator as he tries to piece together how such a disaster transpired, and explore the Grishaverse like never before with new illustrations by E.K. Belsher, original music composed by E. Aaron Wilson, and in-world collectible items. When you can’t beat the odds, change the game. 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.

Is Six of Crows/Crooked Kingdom appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 14 and up.

This duology contains significant violence including torture scenes, addiction themes, and human trafficking. While sexual content remains fade-to-black, the mature themes and dark subject matter make it best suited for older teens.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include torture, human trafficking, slavery, graphic violence, and substance abuse (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

A thrilling Ocean's Eleven-style heist in a magical world with a diverse crew of outcasts you'll root for despite their criminal backgrounds.

Tags

Heist FantasyDark FantasyMagic SystemMultiple POV