Six of Crows (Six of Crows #1)

Recommended for readers aged 14+

"Six of Crows" is the first part of a duology about Kaz Brekker's gang. It became a bestseller and was highly acclaimed by the New York Times, The Hollywood Reporter, The Guardian, and USA Today, as well as numerous readers.

This series is often compared to "Ocean's 11," but in the genre of fantasy Young Adult. The events unfold quickly, and the story is told in the third person from the perspective of each of the six main characters. This allows the reader to see the story from different angles and fully develop them. And there is indeed much to develop! The author skillfully portrays the tragic past of the young criminals, their doubts, moral dilemmas, and motivations.

Readers also highly praise Bardugo's books for their inclusivity. They feature LGBTQ+ characters, people of various races, religions, and appearances, as well as characters with disabilities and neurodivergence. The American author herself suffers from osteonecrosis, which sometimes requires her to use a cane. The illness "inspired" her to create a unique characteristic for one of the main characters — Kaz Brekker.