Crooked Kingdom

By Leigh Bardugo

Spoilers, for sure.

This text didn't seem to start as slowly as its predecessor, but there were parts where I felt the story dragging. Maybe it had to do with so many side stories and back stories, or maybe it is just Bardugo's writing style, I am not sure. It was fantastic getting to see the characters that I'd come to know and love continue to interact and deepen their bonds (both to me and each other), especially after seeing the Shadow & Bone series on Netflix.

For the finale, each second was perfect. It was good writing to have one member fall. Pulling off the Ice Court heist (mostly) unscathed and all of the mayhem that is Crooked Kingdom without a death would seem a little young. I do not like the death of such character, but in terms of plot development and character arcs, that character was the perfect mark. 

I am in love with Kaz and Inej, separately and together. 

I recommend reading as it completes the arcs set in Six of Crows and is fun.

Happy Reading, Bookworms!