Six of Crows

Just finished “Six of Crows” and wow, what a ride! The ending really hit the spot with a perfect cliffhanger that has me itching to grab the second book right away.

The story follows six main characters, and honestly, they're what makes this book shine. While the author sometimes gets a bit heavy-handed with the details (like, okay, we get it!), the character dynamics really pull you in. Nina and Matthias's storyline? Absolutely captivating. Their relationship had me hooked from start to finish.

Now, about Kaz - bit of a mixed bag there. The author built him up as this brilliant mastermind early on, and while he did pull off some clever moves, it didn't quite live up to all that initial hype. As for Kaz and Inej's relationship... it's fine, but feels like something we've seen before. Nothing groundbreaking, but still enjoyable enough to keep you reading.

Jasper and Wylan were fun additions to the crew, though we didn't get as much time with them as the others. Would've loved to see more of their dynamic!

People keep comparing this to Ocean's 11 (which I haven't seen), and I can see why - the heist element is super engaging and felt fresh. My one gripe? Never really felt like our crew was in real danger. There was always this sense that they'd find a way out somehow, which took away some of the tension. The plot twists were decent, though if you're paying attention, you might see them coming. They felt a bit rushed - wish the author had built up the suspense more before the big reveals.

What really blew me away was the world-building. Every city, every location is described so vividly you can picture it in your mind. And this is coming from someone who usually isn't big on fantasy!

Rating: 3.5/5 stars

The Bottom Line: Despite some nitpicks, “Six of Crows” is a solid read with great characters and immersive world-building. Already planning to dive into the sequel!