A review by thebookishmel
Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo

5.0

I am very many emotions right now. I cannot believe I've finished this duology because I'm completely ruined emotionally. Like I am such a genuine mess that this was a thing and that the Dregs have really made me as emotional as I have been.

To start off with, Kaz is a complete and utter genius and I'm always in shock to see his schemes come together so flawlessly. He'll even have his own crew believing him, and especially when he has Inej believing him, thats how you know he's that damn good. Inej and his dynamic really is something so special, because there's so much mutual . trust and unspoken love between the two, that anytime they're together, I'm just ready for the ultimate duo.

I think one of my favorite parts of both Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom is seeing the growth and dynamics that come from every single person, but mostly from Nina and Inej. The two of them have such incredible growth with the boys in the crew motivating them to be who they are meant to be, taking every moment and every obstacle that comes their way and creating it as part of their growth. I also really appreciate that the 'romances' aren't so in your face but it's just little things that make your heart explode a little bit all the time.

ALSO all of the little King of Scars references and buildups towards it has been so much fun to pick at! I have a few predictions as to a few things that might be involved, but I'm so excited. AND EVEN MORE SO AT THE FACT THAT THE GRISHAVERSE AND SOC IS COMING TO NETFLIX AND I'M SO PUMPED!