"These doors should be shut and locked at night. The house was always overheated, as if Hoede were under obligation to burn coal, but Joost wasn't going to be the one to mention it. "All guards are to report to the boathouse. See the Grishaverse come to life on screen with Shadow and Bone, now a Netflix original series. "Of course, Onkle.". Shed laughed, and if he could have bottled the sound and got drunk on it every night, he would have. EVEN THOUGH I HAVE TO BE AT WORK BY 8 TOMORROW I AM SERIOUSLY CONSIDERING BINGEWATCHING. Joost tried to summon some dignity. He'd think of something. Kaz's crew is the only thing that might stand between the world and destructionif they don't kill each other first. Would you go to the cinema and leave 30minutes before the end of the film? People have been recommending Six of Crows to me for a long time now. World Building So one thing I wasn't keen on in the Grisha series was the world building. Six of Crows. This covetable hardback with red sprayed edges is a perfect gift for fans, and a perfect way to discover the unforgettable writing of . This may just be my new favorite YA Fantasy series! A spin-off is precisely what the Crows need to truly thrive onscreen. Bardugo's suspenseful, precisely layered, and . It's dark, moody, occasionally funny, all the while developing background stories and relationships of all 6 main characters. After he and his brother were conned by Pekka Rollins, a plague had swept through Ketterdam, killing many of its residents, including Jordie. The boy started crying immediately. originally read this last year, but decided to re-read it before six of crows! Anya was staring out at him, her gaze unfocused. Bardugo dives deep into this world, with full color and sound. 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, in Teen & Young Adult Fantasy & Supernatural Mystery eBooks, Add Audible narration to your purchase for just, By purchasing this title, you agree to Audible's. I couldn't put my finger on it - it just wasn't clicking for me, and I stopped at around 25%. spin-off. Through the glass, Joost saw Hoede enter the cell and give the boy an encouraging pat. They look for Bo Yul-Bayur, but learn of his death. I've had this book a while and finally caved to the Kaz Brekker hype And I'm here to stay for it! I'll be saying this for all of them, but I loved Nina, too. Instead of returning to Ravka, Nina stayed in Ketterdam to try and free him. If only Anya's eyes were blue like the sea or green like an emerald. Okay, okay, I admit it. finished this at 3:30 AM this morning crying at the line "i will have you without armor, Kaz Brekker, or I will not have you at all.". It's a book I've always meant to get to - who doesn't love a heist story? It is your safe and happy place whenever you think about it. To walk the streets without protection was to risk getting plucked up by a slaver and never seen again. Her cool fingers had passed over his skin, and though the itch had been terrible, bare seconds later it was as if the bruise had never been. The kind of man who could make a career. "What is this?" Yuri fell ill.", "Hoede comes for Yuri, Yuri comes back sick. It was such fun to read, and it reignited not only my love for fantasy but also my love for YA done well. Matthias reconciles with Nina upon learning the truth, and they agree to kill Yul-Bayur, both acknowledging that jurda parem is a threat to Grisha and Fjerdans alike. The worst part was that Rutger was right. Matthias suspected that Brekker would drag the girl back from hell himself if he had to. But he can't pull it off alone. Addeddate . . Kaz agrees for a hefty price and starts recruiting a crew: Inej Ghafa, his right-hand spy he had saved from a pleasure house called the Menagerie two years before; Nina Zenik, a Grisha Heartrender, who joins upon learning of his intention to free and employ Matthias Helvar, a former Fjerdan drskelle (Grisha-hunter) detained at Hellgate Prison because of Nina; and Jesper Fahey, a Zemeni sharpshooter with a gambling addiction. Joost glanced uneasily at the bowls of red grapes and heaps of burgundy velvet on the worktable. Or are you too busy making friends? What makes Six of Crows really sing is its characters. i'm so happy i made that decision. "I said now." Inej, stealthy and agile, can scale . Six of Crows is a fantasy novel written by Leigh Bardugo. The boy obeyed and stuck out his arm, popping the thumb of his other hand into his mouth. It was a cheap souvenir, the kind tourists bought along East Stave, but it had seemed to please her. As a young child, Kaz lost his family when his father and his older brother died. "You can stop craning neck like hopeful goose," he added. Inej and Nina get in by taking the place of two Menagerie girls, but only Nina gets through the guards; Inej is held back. With the prison alarm triggered, their plan is ruined, so they improvise to get to the center of the Ice Court. Then we have Jesper Fahey, another member of the Dregs who loves gambling and guns a little too much, but another character who is complex and, though flawed, incredibly loyal to Kaz. ", "Yes, but we're agreed that if we have the same results as the Fabrikator, the Council will compensate me? Even you. What happened to the rest of the book? A few weeks before, Joost had been told that Hoede's boathouse would be undergoing improvements and to strike it from his rounds. Rabbit fur brown? "How was I to know that? Only Retvenko was there, sprawled out on a chair in dark blue robes, eyes shut, a book open on his chest. Shadow and Bone. Word Wise helps you read harder books by explaining the most challenging words in the book. This is one heck of a fun book. . This girl is a Corporalnik. I need to stop telling myself I hate this book because it was actually a good three stars better than the vast majority of YA fantasy I've read, so I'll give it the four stars it deserves. asked Joost. "The glass is mirrored on the other side. the ending still gave me chills and i need crooked kingdom right. Van Eck, however, reveals that he only wanted the formula for jurda parem to profit from the fallout of its release to the world. All of the romances in Six of Crows have my full blessing and support! Maybe she's meeting someone, Joost speculated miserably. Lots needed to be typed, but I promise no spoilers. He then hatches a plan to rescue Inej and redeem the money they were promised. For information on new releases and appearances, sign up for her. Enhanced typesetting improvements offer faster reading with less eye strain and beautiful page layouts, even at larger font sizes. It had been nothing, the yellow-green remnants of a crack he'd taken to the face during a training exercise, but apparently Hoede had caught sight of it and didn't like his guards looking like thugs. Joost fell into step beside him, insides still churning with humiliation. The second season adapts elements of Crooked Kingdom and sets up the Ice Court Heist plotline from Six of Crows. This one slayed me. It was refreshing to see how people without powers of their own, still managed to makes themselves deadly, through honing their skills. When Joost thanked her, Anya smiled and Joost was lost. Joost had two problems: the moon and his mustache. He hated how small and petty his voice sounded. The other house guards were there in their sea-green livery, and Joost recognized two, guards in purple. Excerpt. Please try again. What ensues is a twisty, turny heist story that keeps you guessing at every turn and makes you genuinely worry for the characters' safety. Joost asked. Please try again. The Shadow and Bone Trilogy (previously published as The Grisha Trilogy) Shadow and Bone Siege and Storm Ruin and Rising The Six of Crows Duology Joost glanced at his reflection in one of the glass panels set into the double doors that led from the house to the side garden. team has been quietly working on. There's something about the concept that makes this book so consuming. The Grisha weren't just servants; they were Hoede's treasured possessions. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Six of Crows takes place in the Amsterdam-inspired city of Ketterdam. "Petting that bit of fuzz isn't going to make it grow any faster," Rutger said with a loud laugh. Meanwhile, Inej is spotted by the leader of the Menagerie, her former employer Heleen van Houden, who informs the guards of Inej's true identity. Firstly I want to state that I've never read anything like Six of Crows! Councilman Hoede was there, too, along with a merchant Joost didn't know, both of them dressed in mercher black. Yuri had been working on bleeding color from the fruit into curtains for Mistress Hoede, but he'd fallen badly ill a few days ago, and Joost hadn't seen him since. "You don't ask. The guard bent forward and told the boy to roll up his sleeve. Brum lures Nina into touring prison cells specifically constructed to detain Grisha and locks her in a cell. The gondels and oars had been pushed up against the walls. Joost frowned. Her short fiction has appeared in multiple anthologies including The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy. When they arrived at a city, Nina was questioned by Grisha spies about her drskelle companion. Joost had slept with a sock bear until he was nearly fourteen, a fact his older brothers had mocked mercilessly. Edit update or whatever I watched the Netflix show I'm on episode four and oh my god it's really good. Kindle readers can highlight text to save their favorite concepts, topics, and passages to their Kindle app or device. After finding and freeing Yul-Bayur from the White Island, on the inner ring, they will exit from the embassy sector. Lots needed to be typed, but I promise no spoilers. I hit myself in the head with this ARC too many times to count. - but this year I finally sat back, opened it up and was sucked into the seedy underbelly of Leigh Bardugo's fantasy world. But he cant pull it off alone. by Leigh Bardugo returns to the breathtaking world of the Grishaverse in this unforgettable tale about the opportunityand the adventureof a lifetime. While this is sure to be a disappointment to fans who are only interested in the Crows, Heisserer's reasoning for combining the two stories . He drew a knife. They were both older, bigger, and broader of shoulder than Joost, and they were house guards, private servants of Councilman Hoede. "Put out your arm," the sergeant said to the boy once again. Six of Crows Character List Kaz Brekker Kaz Brekker, aka Dirtyhands, is a 17-year-old thief and criminal mastermind. Joost scrambled to keep his footing, grabbing for the doorframe. The setting is brilliant and the plot is wonderful, but the characters are what make this book - dare I say it - perfect. The series is part of Bardugo's Grishaverse. Why couldn't he be away at sea now? Known as the Wraith, she's an expert at going undetected and is yet another example of Bardugo's wonderfully complex characters. less than six weeks, and it wasn't nearly as exciting as he'd hoped. If it hadn't been for Anya, he probably would have pleaded with his captain for a reassignment. When Kaz is asked to perform an extremely dangerous heist in return for a staggering sum of money, he calls upon his most trusted compatriots to help. "This really isn't necessary " said Anya. While the unresolved ending may frustrate some teens, the promise of a sequel will give them hope that this unsettling, captivating, magical journey will continue.Jane Henriksen Baird, Anchorage Public Library, AK, This has all the right elements to keep readers enthralled: a cunning leader with a plan for every occasion, nigh-impossible odds, an entertainingly combative team of skilled misfits, a twisty plot, and a nerve-wracking cliffhanger. , Publishers Weekly, starred review (on Six of Crows), Kirkus Reviews, starred review (on Six of Crows), Kirkus Reviews, starred review (Ruin and Rising), The New York Times Book Review (on Shadow and Bone), Cinda Williams Chima, bestselling author (on Shadow and Bone), School Library Journal, starred review (Shadow and Bone), Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (Shadow and Bone). Nina is spotted by guards, who manage to raise the alarm before she can kill them. The Grishaverse is comprised of the Shadow and Bone trilogy, the Six of Crows duology, the King of Crows duology, and three supplemental books.While the primary storyline of Netflix's Shadow and . Same as night he came for Yuri. There was a problem loading your book clubs. At the heart of the novel is Kaz Brekkar, a mysterious young man who has clawed his way to notoriety in a city fueled by corruption and greed. There had to be more than ten of them crowded into the boathouse. "Proceed.". What happened to the rest of the book? Truthfully, very little needs changing from Six of Crows to begin with. Oh yeah and Kaz and Inej are my fucking jam. It was unexpectedly brilliant! from #1 bestselling author, Leigh Bardugo. "Let me help. This book, I like it! *May contain spoilers Six of Crows is one of those books that I could truly kick myself for waiting so long to read. Returning to the Grishaverse, we are introduced to six outcasts who want nothing more than to complete the perfect heist by any means necessary. Contains real page numbers based on the print edition (ISBN 1627792120). "Who cares? The Shadow and Bone Trilogy (previously published as The Grisha Trilogy) Shadow and Bone Siege and Storm Ruin and Rising The Six of Crows Duology See the Grishaverse come to life on screen with the Netflix series, Shadow and Bone -- Season 2 streaming now!Meet Kaz Brekker and his crew: Jesper, Inej, Wylan, and the star-crossed Nina and Matthias, on the heist of a lifetime in Six of Crows from #1 bestselling author, Leigh Bardugo. Review to come. The crew intercept a cart of prisoners being taken to the Ice Court and take the place of six of them. WHY DID IT TAKE ME SO LONG TO PICK THIS UP? "It's not going to kill you. Sometimes Joost liked to pretend that it was his house, that he was a rich mercher just out for a stroll through his fine garden. His mother was right. He'd been a guard in the stadwatch less than six weeks, and it wasn't nearly as exciting as he'd hoped. While trying to coax information from a Fjerdan official, Nina is surprised to see Jarl Brum, leader of the drskelle and the former commander of the ship that she was held captive in. The doors are locked from the outside.". He knew his cause was hopeless. from the characters, to the world, to the plot, everything is built up so beautifully. The Heist Read I Didn't Realize I Was Waiting For! Matthias shows up, appearing to have betrayed her, but turns against his old commander and frees Nina, making a sacred drskelle vow to keep her safe until he dies. I tend to have a habit of skimming through 'lesser characters' POVs in most stories - but I found that I enjoyed reading through all five of them in Six of Crows. Jesper and Wylan rescue her and hijack a Fjerdan tank, using it to ram through the walls and escape. Oh, how I've missed my angsty YA stories. Plot twist. SettingWorldbuilding: Ketterdam and Djerholm, the two main cities where she sets the story, come to life in scene. Like all six of the protagonists in Six of Crows, Matthias has found himself washed up in Ketterdam by accident, beginning the novel in prison thanks to a Grisha, Nina, who serves as another protagonist. "I don't like that part.". As someone who hasn't read Bardugo's Grisha Trilogy this world was entirely new to me, and I loved it. Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo Criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker 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. Her jaw set, but she nodded. Rutger shrugged. I loved Bardugo's exploration of religion through Inej and through Matthias, another protagonist from Fjerda, the country next to Ravka, who has essentially been raised in a cult of witch hunters whose own religion teaches that Grisha aren't human. Grisha indentures were kept to the house for good reason. Maybe Hoede would take a liking to him. I can't remember the last time I read a book and fell so head-over-heels in love with an entire group of characters. He was covered in her blood. The captain and Hoede seemed to reach some kind of agreement. Kaz, Inej, Jesper, and Big Bolliger are members of the Dregs, one of several criminal gangs in the city of Ketterdam. Joost turned on his heel, cheeks burning, and strode down the eastern side of the house. These ebooks can only be redeemed by recipients in the US. But Yuri wasn't seated at the long worktable, and Anya was nowhere to be seen. Narrated from alternating points of view, the novel explores the weight of trauma, the perils of vengeance, and the hard work of redemption. Although I cherish them all dearly, I do have to put it out there that Kaz and Inej are my faves and that I may be slightly obsessed with Kaz! Kaz fell ill and recovered but was mistakenly thought dead and tossed in the Reaper's Barge with the bodies for burning. "She can't see you, moron," laughed Rutger. Stuck walking in circles at some lucky mercher's house. A few minutes later, the boy grinned and held out his arm. Oh, how I've missed my angsty YA stories. As they are about to sail from Ketterdam, the crew repels an ambush by rival gangs; after torturing a gangster, Kaz learns that gang leader Pekka Rollins, the man responsible for his brother Jordie's death, is also after the scientist. He was better off being spontaneous anyway. " Get help and learn more about the design. Reprinted by permission. he asked, trying to sound authoritative. His hair was sleep-mussed, and his legs dangled from the chair, kicking nervously at the air. Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2017. I have heard nothing but good things about this one for the past year and despite all that I still couldnt bring myself to pick it up just then. But when he and Rutger entered, he saw no paint or scaffolding. Due to the constant feeling of bodies pressing against him, Kaz loses consciousness, and more of his past is revealed. He hoped he'd gotten all the garden mud off of his uniform. The popular highlights below are some of the most common ones Kindle readers have saved. Despite Six of Crows being a spin off of The Grisha series, reading them isn't necessary to fully enjoy this book. Parents need to know that Leigh Bardugo's Six of Crows is related to her Grisha trilogy, but you can read this first book of the related series without reading the trilogy first.As in the fantasy series, the content is consistently mature and a better fit for mature teen readers. The worldbuilding and development had all the flare of a standalone story, and it was so good to see it from the eyes of such a diverse range of characters. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 18, 2018, Teen & Young Adult Fantasy & Supernatural Mystery eBooks, Teen & Young Adult Thrillers & Suspense (Kindle Store), Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. The answer is Yes but not really in the conventional way I look at a heist books. . Beautifully designed, with an exclusive letter from the author and six stunning full-colour character portraits. He thought he'd be running down thieves in the Barrel or patrolling the harbors, getting first look at cargo coming in on the docks. Leigh Bardugo is a fascinating storyteller and in her latest book. IT WAS PHENOMENAL!!!! Had he been covering for Anya? It definitely felt thicker than yesterday. You savior the moment between the pages. Maybe he could compliment Anya's laugh? asked Joost. From the blurb I thought he would be very different to the kind of boy he is, but I love how Bardugo has imagined him; she straddles the line between 'criminal prodigy' and 'only a 17 year old' beautifully, creating a character who's had to grow up far too fast and has the dirt of the worst and best of humanity wedged under his fingernails. One of the glass panes in the door had cracked from the force. The guard cut him once more. Retvenko etched a circle in the air, and the door slammed shut. Six dangerous outcasts. All rights reserved. The glass had a wavy bent, and through it, Joost could see a girl seated at a table, clutching her red silks tight around her. "I'd be happy to present your complaints to Councilman Hoede," Joost lied. And he had to admit, he liked Hoede's house, too, the few peeks he'd managed through the windows. Her brown eyes were wide and frightened, her skin pale. Follow Kaz and his crew into a world of magic and mayhem as they attempt to pull offand survivethe job of a lifetime. She lives in Los Angeles and is an associate fellow of Pauli Murray College at Yale University. The book follows six characters: Kaz Brekker, Inej Ghafa, Nina Zenik, Jesper Fahey, Matthias Helvar, and Wylan Van Eck . Through it, he saw the Squaller smirking. And the way people Ladies and gentlemen, I have finally read Leigh Bardugos Six of Crows and it was simply put, incredible! "Anya is gone. Shadow & Bone, Bardugo's first full-length novel, is part of a trilogy, followed by Siege & Storm and Ruin & Rising. I hate it when books are released and the story finishes half way through. Retvenko claimed Yuri had vanished. Excellent novel is excellent. Now Anya. Between explosives, sleight of hand, magic, and brute force, our lovably deadly Crows break into an unbreakable ice prison and discover friendship along the way. Not just any mercher, though. But Anya has a sweet disposition. "So helpful," Retvenko said with a sneer. . They leave her with Wylan, while the rest of the crew take Kuwei to Jan Van Eck. A unique world complete with monsters, magic, danger, romance, corruption, and extravagance. School Library Journal, starred review (Shadow and Bone)Filled with lush descriptions, intriguing magic, and plenty of twists, this memorable adventure offers action and intrigue mixed with an undercurrent of romance and danger. Publishers Weekly (Shadow and Bone)Bardugo weaves a captivating spell with lushly descriptive writing, engaging characters, and an exotic, vivid world. I'm diving straight into Crooked Kingdom because if my heart is going to be broken - I just want to get it over with! He runs the Crow Club, a gambling house, and at seventeen has already earned a reputation as a major player in the criminal underworld. But when he and Rutger entered, he saw no paint or scaffolding. Nominee for Best Young Adult Fantasy & Science Fiction (2015). Finally there's Wylan, a boy with a knack for explosives and keeping secrets. . He thought he'd be running down thieves in the Barrel or patrolling the harbors, getting first look at cargo coming in on the docks. Matthias assists, letting them finally talk about her betrayal. Excerpted by permission of Henry Holt and Company. But it hadn't stopped him from dropping by to say hello or to bring her little gifts. Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Criminals attempt intricate heist in 'Six of Crows' - HRBooks review", "Leigh Bardugo Talks Six of Crows, Heist Movies and Skinny Dipping", "Shadow and Bone Almost Gets Lost In The Dark", "Six Of Crows by Leigh Bardugo review: Misfits come together in fast-paced adventure", "The Six of Crows Duology is Dutch representation Finally! How long had he been standing there? now. A convict with a thirst for revenge. Without meaning to, Joost took a step back. Kaz goes with Nina to search the other holding cells for Yul-Bayur, and while split up, Kaz deviates from the plan and finds Pekka Rollins in a cell. I will be next, and no one will notice except poor little Officer Joost. With no other choice, Nina takes jurda parem and subdues the army. I really liked the way the world was crafted, with the magic of the Grisha and the skill of ordinary individuals intermingling so well. We are sorry. SO MUCH FUN WITH THIS BOOK. He was surprised to see the glass-paneled doors to the Grisha workshop open. Sharp-eyed and quick with the cudgel, Hoede would say. Series showrunner Eric Heisserer lays out the big plans to adapt the main events from author Leigh Bardugo's Six of Crows . Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 19, 2018, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 24, 2019, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 20, 2017, Came for the Kaz Brekker hype & here to stay for The Wraith, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 7, 2020. Contents 1 Dedication 2 Blurb 3 Summary 4 Characters 4.1 Kaz Brekker 4.2 Inej Ghafa 4.3 Jesper Fahey 4.4 Nina Zenik 4.5 Matthias Helvar It's a break in the routine. THIS BOOK. You would? And I am thanking myself for this now because I plan to start Crooked Kingdom as soon as I am finished writing this review! He is the final boss . Throughout the Six of Crows novel, Pekka remained an ever-present, threatening entity whose power pervaded every corner of Ketterdam and dictated every one of Kaz's decisions. "Who cares? "What is it?" Anya showed no reaction. Retvenko interrupted, finally opening his heavily hooded eyes. Except he'd never heard her laugh. . Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2016. REVIEW: Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo Published September 29th, 2015 by Henry Holt and Co. But ever since the assassination of that ambassador at the town hall, the Merchant Council had been grumbling about security, so where was he? Councilman Hoede was about as high placed in Ketterdam government as a man could be. Matthias and Kaz get in through a secret bridge known only to drskelle. Anya removed a handkerchief from her sleeve and wiped away the excess blood. You would? Even if he'd had the courage to get into a fight with a Squaller, it would be like brawling with an expensive vase. "Now the parem.". Im sorry ahead of time, but I knew it wouldnt be a short review after I finished the book. I don't know if I finished this book or if it finished me. Disclaimer:I got few angry messages about my rant on this book saying that is just MY OPINION. "Captain Joost Van Poel.". Disgusted that I paid over 10 for this book - its going straight in the bin. - and I particularly loved her friendship with Inej. "Sergeant Joost Van Poel," he whispered, savoring the sound of the words. Before he rounded the corner, Joost took a deep breath. "[19], It has been praised by various medias for its inclusivity and diversity, with characters who are LGBT, disabled, have different body types, and religious backgrounds, and are of different races.[20][21][22]. For information on new releases and appearances, sign up for Leigh's newsletter: http://bit.ly/bardugonews. Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at. "[14] It was also included in their "7 Great Fantasy Novels for Teenagers" list. This is one heck of a fun book. It's truly a great skill to be able to write from so many different point of views, whilst staying true to each character and without causing the flow of the book to suffer. "Oh, Anya, won't you use your Grisha magic to make my mustache grow?" I fell for this book and these characters and this world so hard, and it's safe to say that this duology is now one of my all-time favourite series and this book has definitely earned a spot on my favourite books of all-time list. The merchant Joost didn't know said, "You're sure this is wise? I honestly felt like I was watching a DC film, because of the gritty characters and cinematic aspects! The gripping Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom duology, by #1 New York Times-bestselling author Leigh Bardugo, is now available in a stunning hardcover boxed set. He got to his feet as quickly as he could, wiping muck from his uniform, shame squirming in his belly. Shadow and Bone is three books and Six of Crows is a duology that might only need to be one season. "Six of Crows was the first book that I read," the actor shared. People have been recommending Six of Crows to me for a long time now. Hoede and the other merchant took positions almost directly in front of Joost and Rutger. The story is told from multiple points of view and readers discover what led each character to Kaz in the first place, as well as his own shocking path. The novel is the first of a duology, completed in Crooked Kingdom (2016). The only thing I hate about this book is that I didn't read it sooner. Joost let go just in time to avoid having his fingers smashed, and toppled into the side garden. There was no part of him that was not broken, that had not healed wrong, and there was no part of him that was not stronger for having been broken. "Why all the guards?" An engaging wish-fulfillment fantasy. The Horn Book (Siege and Storm)[Readers will be] tapping their feet impatiently for the concluding volume. Booklist (Siege and Storm)Readers won't be able to turn the pages fast enough. Booklist (Ruin and Rising)Bardugo is a master at building an action-packed fantasy with extraordinary world-building and complete characters. School Library Journal (Ruin and Rising). 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