THAT. WAS. ABSOLUTELY. BRILLIANT.

Now before I read this book, I knew I would love it. And now that I finished it, I can definitely see why a lot of people adore this book. I loved Grisha trilogy, but now I can also see that Six of Crows has an entire different charm of its own.

"No mourners."
"No funerals."

Let me start by describing my favorite part of this book, the characterization. These six characters were written beautifully! Kaz and his obscure past, Inej and her experience under the Menagerie, Nina and her Heartrender powers, Matthias and his love for his country, Jesper and his addiction and his identity, and Wylan and his unforgiving father. Their backstories, their personalities, their desires, every thing! I loved how the author really took the time to build every characters' personality. It definitely made me fall in love with these six criminal outcasts. We get to know each and every one of them with every chapter and every flash back, and yet, there are still some mysteries to be solved. (I'm so looking forward to the next book AAAHHHH) I also love how the characters are showing affection to one another (Kaz and Inej, Nina and Matthias, Jesper and Wylan), but the romance wasn't rushed or pushed too much into the story. It was still about the plot and their mission to finish the most impossible heist.

Now, the plot—it was wonderful and so gripping! It was simple enough, but there were also a lot of elements, a lot of parts that added to the richness and complexity of the story. It was one hell of roller coaster ride, but to be honest, I'd gladly go through it again!
And those little plot twists! Man, they seriously messed me up. I'm seriously in awe of Leigh Bardugo's ability to just shock me and stun me every time I witness a plot twist.

"I have been made to protect you. Only in death will I be kept from this oath. It was the vow of the drüskelle to Fjerda. And now it was Matthias' promise to her."

Again, I applaud Leigh Bardugo's writing! She just hooks me every time. Her writing is beautiful, and poetic, and dark, and so imaginative! This story leaves me breathless and wanting for more! I think it's safe to say that Leigh Bardugo is now one of my favorite writers.

"Many boys will bring you flowers. But someday you'll meet a boy who will learn your favorite flower, your favorite song, your favorite sweet. And even if he is too poor to give you any of them, it won't matter because he will have taken the time to know you as no one else does. Only that boy earns your heart."

This is definitely a five stars for me! I NEED CROOKED KINGDOM NOW.