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title: "Six of Crows review"
description: "An honest, spoiler-safe review of Six of Crows."
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author: "Amy — Bella Bugs Books"
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# Book Review: Six of Crows & Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo

## At a glance
- Book: Six of Crows
- Author: Leigh Bardugo
- Series: Six of Crows
- Genre: Fantasy
- Rating: 5/5
- Tags: Leigh Bardugo, Six of Crows, Crooked Kingdom, Fantasy, Heist, Grishaverse, Morally Grey Characters, Reading Slump, 5 Stars

Got Me Out of a Major Reading Slump. Absolutely Incredible.

The *Six of Crows* duology was exactly what I needed to fall in love with reading again. I’d been stuck in a major slump, and this story pulled me out of it completely. Leigh Bardugo’s writing is stunning — rich, atmospheric, and completely immersive.

The worldbuilding is next-level. The Grishaverse is full of dark magic, dangerous powers, and a gritty fantasy world that feels so real you can practically breathe it in. The magical system is unique and seamlessly woven into the plot, raising the stakes at every turn

The characters? Perfection. Complex, flawed, and so heartbreakingly real. I felt every emotion under the sun. Joy, sorrow, tension, and hope. The emotional depth and growth each character goes through is masterfully done

It’s a fantasy heist story that’s clever, intense, and beautifully layered. If you love magic, morally grey characters, and stories that stay with you then this is a must-read. I can’t recommend it enough

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