Ketterdam: a bustling hub of international trade where anything can be had for the right price--and no one knows that better than criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker. Kaz 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...
A convict with a thirst for revenge.
A sharpshooter who can't walk away from a wager.
A runaway with a privileged past.
A spy known as the Wraith.
A Heartrender using her magic to survive the slums.
A thief with a gift for unlikely escapes.
Six dangerous outcasts. One impossible heist. Kaz's crew is the only thing that might stand between the world and destruction—if they don't kill each other first.
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wizardsheart (Grade: B) I love the way that Bardugo writes. Just draws you into the story.
(Rated on Jan 20, 2016)
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RemusLupin
(Grade: C+) This book has a lot of aspects that should be right in my wheelhouse and it just didn't work. I didn't care for the narrative style or pacing, I didn't empathize with the characters despite their seemingly captivating back stories, and I didn't buy their relationships. Even the fantasy world and magic system didn't suck me in, and I was disappointed by the ending which was less of a cliffhanger and more just lacking in resolution.
(Grade: C+) This book has a lot of aspects that should be right in my wheelhouse and it just didn't work. I didn't care for the narrative style or pacing, I didn't empathize with the characters despite their seemingly captivating back stories, and I didn't buy their relationships. Even the fantasy world and magic system didn't suck me in, and I was disappointed by the ending which was less of a cliffhanger and more just lacking in resolution.(Rated on Apr 5, 2016)
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SaveFerris (Grade: D+) All of the characters had such over-the-top abilities/knowledge/endurance that I felt like I was reading a superhero book, even though none of them were superheroes (most of the characters aren't even magical.) The overuse of faux Dutch words only got worse as the story went on only and ended up completely clogging the pages by the end. Between that and the four rapidly bouncing POV's I just could not enjoy the story.
(Rated on Jun 25, 2016)
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Darthpoulsen (Grade: A) So there are 6 main characters, and usually when there is a large cast of characters, a couple of them turn out to be the 'boring ones'. Not so with this story. Every character plays a vital role, and all of them have deep, intriguing back stories that are masterfully unfolded one piece at a time. Can't wait for the next one.
(Rated on Oct 5, 2016)
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bookappeal
(Grade: A) Having not read any of Bardugo's other books, figuring out the Grishaverse and its categories of inhabitants took a little time but was well worth the effort. The characters are distinct and memorable, the plot is extremely detailed and unpredictable, and the story feels much larger than one book. The motley crew of six are all young and vulnerable in different ways but also fighters. They've been beaten down in one way (or many) but have survived. They value each other for their abilities
(Grade: A) Having not read any of Bardugo's other books, figuring out the Grishaverse and its categories of inhabitants took a little time but was well worth the effort. The characters are distinct and memorable, the plot is extremely detailed and unpredictable, and the story feels much larger than one book. The motley crew of six are all young and vulnerable in different ways but also fighters. They've been beaten down in one way (or many) but have survived. They value each other for their abilities (Rated on Jan 4, 2017)
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