Published: September 29, 2015 by: Henry Holt and Company
Pages: 465
Rating: 5/5 stars
Ketterdam is the centre of international trade and a place where you want to go if you want to get rich. When notorious thief Kaz Brekker is offered the chance to complete a difficult heist that could get him rich, it is no secret that he agrees. However he will need the help of a few other outcasts of Ketterdam to complete this mission, and make it out alive.
WOAH WOAH WOAH WOAH WOAH!! Nobody told me that this book would be this intense. Actually a lot of people did, this being probably one of the most HIGHLY RECCOMMENED BOOKS OF ALL TIME! Now fantasy and I do not always get along, however this book was more than that. It was mystical, adventurous, a bit steamy, and all very mysterious. All I can say is, that this book would make a great movie because the cinematography would be wonderful!
I loved the settings of this book. It seemed a bit old fashioned, but also had a very mystical and futuristic vibe. I can only imagine how cool it would be to live in such a place! Bardugo did a great job at using descriptive diction to draw the reader into the setting, make them latch on, and never let go.
The characters in this book were out of this world amazing! We have the fearless leader, Kaz, but he has a band of misfits behind him who are all the more interesting as well. Inej was by far my favourite character, as she was cunning and kind and the definition of a strong woman. Each character had their own unique characterisitics, and none took away from others. Everybody had their moment to shine.
This book was a fantasy, but it goes much deeper into a mystery and adventure, with fast paced thrills and even some comic relief. There is truly something for everyone, and I didn't find it heavy at all. In fact, I kept reading more and more because every page was a new thrill! And let's not forget that the book has black rimmed pages, WHAT OTHER BOOK HAS BLACK RIMMED PAGES?!
Overall, you need to read this book. Like right now. Put whatever book you're reading down and just pick up this one, because it was nothing short of amazing.
Have you read Six of Crows? What did you think?
Emily @ Paperback Princess
I NEED THIS BOOOOOOK. *grabby hands* Seriously, you aren't the only person I know who has flailed over this book, so I have to honestly say that this really increased my expectations and hype for this book. I wouldn't be surprised if this were turned into a movie because, from the reactions I see from other people, it'd go great!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the awesome review Emily! I love your enthusiasm for this one though :P
Jillian @ Jillian's Books
Thanks Jillian! Yes, I would say that EVERYONE needs this book in their life!! I try not to follow hype, but this one is so worth it!!
DeleteEeeek! I'm so glad you read and enjoyed it! I haven't read Six of Crows yet - I'm planning on reading Shadow and Bone first - but it's been very hyped and I'm happy it lived up to the hype for youu! :D
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for you to read it!! I just can't get over Bardugo's writing. UGH JUST SO FLAWLESS
DeleteOh my god I want to read this book so bad!!! And YES I need those black rimmed pages in my life right this second
ReplyDeleteYou do, you really do! It makes your bookshelf look great as well!
DeleteOh my god I want to read this book so bad!!! And YES I need those black rimmed pages in my life right this second
ReplyDeleteAHHHH SO GLAD YOU LOVED IT!! *HIGH FIVES* Honestly, Leigh Bardugo's descriptions are THE BEST. All the characters are so amazing, and the setting!!! *swoons* I personally prefer Nina out of the female characters? Idk, but although so many people love Inej, Nina's the one for me. AND THE BLACK RIMMED PAGES. Honestly, ordering a hardcover copy of this, even though it's ridiculously expensive, was probably the best decision I made last year! Amazing review, Em! :D
ReplyDeleteThanks for recommending it to me Ranu!! I loved Nina too, pretty much there was no character that you could hate! And yeah, I feel like this is one book that you kind of have to make the exception and buy hardcover!
DeleteI can't wait to read this!! I'm planning on reading the rest of the Grisha Trilogy soon, so I want to read this one once I'm done. I've heard so many good things!! I think I'll really enjoy it, because I adore fantasy. Great review! ♥
ReplyDeleteDenise | The Bibliolater
This was a very great fantasy! I haven't read The Grisha trilogy, but if it's anything like this then it must be great! Thanks Denise!
DeleteOh wow, another review that makes me feel like I really need to pick this up soon. Seriously, though, everyone I know who has read this book seems to have LOVED it- I don't even know why I'm hesitating, but I WILL read it. One of these days. Very soon. Lovely review, Emily, thanks for sharing :))
ReplyDeleteRuzaika @ The Regal Critiques
Thanks Ruzaika! I'm pretty sure I haven't seen one negative review either, hope you LOVE it!!
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