Продажное королевство (Миры Ли Бардуго. Grishaverse. Шестерка воронов)

Crooked Kingdom is the second book in the Six of Crows duology, and just wow. Why did it take me so long to read this series?Before I get into the specifics of this book (spoiler-free, of course), I first want to take a moment to talk about the duology as a whole. I’m honestly not sure I’ve experienced such complete, satisfying, and skillful storytelling as Leigh Bardugo has achieved with this duology. I’m honestly in awe. The second book, in particular, was astounding, so let’s get into it.Crooked Kingdom immediately jumps into heist-mode. It didn’t waste any time whatsoever before getting back into the action. Which led me to believe the whole book would be that way. Moving from action to action, I was right.It has that filmic vibe. The plot moves swiftly, and the dialogue is full of quips. It's carefully crafted in the most natural way. I can only imagine the amount of work that went into creating such a complicated story. Heists are not easy to write. It's not a simple task to create a complicated plot and unveil it slowly to the reader while keeping them in the loop. Throw in a cast of characters and their perspectives, and it's even harder. Make each and every one of those characters complicated, with backstories, emotions, and completely different personalities, and you've crafted something extraordinary. The joy of this book isn't actually the plot, although it's excellent. It's the characters. You can tell the author loves them and the world they're in. Character development is fantastic. Each one has their own thoughts, motivations, and personality quirks. It makes you look forward to seeing more from each and every one of them. The Six of Crows duology was a wonderful and unforgettable read, and I’m sad it’s over.For more reviews and book recommendations, check out my YouTube channel