Six of Crows: Volume 1

Leigh Bardugo

Sep 2015 · Six of Crows Book 1 · Sold by Henry Holt and Company (BYR)

About this ebook

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Meet Kaz Brekker and his crew: Jesper, Inej, Wylan, and the star-crossed Nina and Matthias, on the heist of a lifetime in Six of Crows from #1 bestselling author, Leigh Bardugo.

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.

Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo returns to the breathtaking world of the Grishaverse in this unforgettable tale about the opportunity—and the adventure—of a lifetime.

Read all the books in the Grishaverse!

The Shadow and Bone Trilogy
(previously published as The Grisha Trilogy)
Shadow and Bone
Siege and Storm
Ruin and Rising

The Six of Crows Duology
Six of Crows
Crooked Kingdom

The King of Scars Duology
King of Scars
Rule of Wolves

The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic
The Severed Moon: A Year-Long Journal of Magic
The Lives of Saints

Ratings and reviews

Leigh Bardugo's Six of Crows is a masterful blend of intrigue, suspense, and richly layered characters that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Set in the vibrant, gritty world of Ketterdam—a city brimming with danger and opportunity—this novel introduces us to Kaz Brekker and his eclectic crew. Jesper, Inej, Wylan, and the star-crossed Nina and Matthias bring an electrifying energy to the story, each with their own secrets and agendas. The high-stakes heist they embark on is as thrilling

Ketterdam is a vibrant city where anything is attainable for the right price, and no one understands this better than Kaz Brekker, a criminal mastermind. When Kaz is offered the opportunity to pull off a dangerous heist that promises immense wealth, he knows he can’t do it alone. The story combines high-stakes adventure with a cast of intriguing characters, making for a gripping and suspenseful read. It's a tale of cunning, loyalty, and the pursuit of an impossible fortune.

Season 2 picks up where the first left off, continuing the adventures of Kaz Brekker and his ragtag crew. Kaz, the cunning leader, is joined by his loyal friends Jesper, Inej, and Wylan, who are set to undertake the heist of a lifetime. This season also explores the poignant story of Nina and Matthias, whose star-crossed romance adds emotional depth to the narrative.

About the author

Leigh Bardugo is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and the creator of the Grishaverse (now a Netflix series) which spans the Shadow and Bone trilogy, the Six of Crows duology, The Language of Thorns, and the King of Scars duology—with more to come. Her other works include Wonder Woman: Warbringer and Ninth House (Goodreads Choice Winner for Best Fantasy 2019). She lives in Los Angeles and is an Associate Fellow of Pauli Murray College at Yale University.