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Six of Crows (Six of Crows, #1)
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bookshelves: owned, favorites-2016, i-love-these-characters, recommend, slump-worthy, diverse, 5-stars, fantasy, ya, funny, reread, that-setting-tho, reviewed
Jan 03, 2016
bookshelves: owned, favorites-2016, i-love-these-characters, recommend, slump-worthy, diverse, 5-stars, fantasy, ya, funny, reread, that-setting-tho, reviewed
Read 3 times. Last read September 3, 2020 to September 15, 2020.
AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.
^ That’s me screaming.
This has been: my full review of Six of Crows. Bye.
I guess I can elaborate on that, but really it’s going to boil down to the same thing. Which is me screaming.
https://emmareadstoomuch.wordpress.co...
I’m only, like, 17% joking. I have no idea how to review this book. I barely even knew how to read this book, due to the fact that it was so devastatingly cool and exciting and unique and addictive that it almost made me illiterate.
When I first read this book, I loved it. Absolutely aDORED it. I five-starred it and participated in the hype and probably googled fan art exactly one time, which is as far as I ever get in terms of joining a fandom.
However. That guaranteed absolutely nothing.
As I have said 3467824628 times, any opinion of mine older than approximately 18 months cannot be trusted. I am on a continual process of growth and I am very stupid. Here is where I always list a hot take younger me had (such as thinking the television program "Degrassi" was the apex of cinematic art), or something dumb younger me did (such as literally never eat a salad even once), in order to illustrate just how stupid that was.
This is the person who read and loved Six of Crows.
That version of me was also #new to the book-internet scene and, ahem, DESPERATE TO FIT IN. I think I initially four-starred A Court of Thorns and Roses despite not liking it at all just to seem Hip and Down With The Teens.
Obviously I went back and surreptitiously changed that rating.
Anyway, what it’s coming down to is that it’s absolutely possible that then-me could have tricked myself into liking this book just out of a desperate desire for popularity, and that even if I did actually like it it wouldn’t matter because I was (and continue to be) a fool.
Luckily, THAT WAS NOT THE CASE.
This book is fan-f*cking-tastic. It blows all other YA fantasy out of the water (okay except The Raven Cycle I see you Maggie Stiefvater I would never forget about you Gansey).
It’s everything the genre should be. It’s creative and immersive and unique. It’s stylistically great without being overly stylized. The plotline is nearly nonstop exciting. There is a MAP.
Nearly most importantly of all, there is a HEIST. Everyone who’s anyone knows that the best trope-y plotline is a heist. We get squads and excitement and scheming and risk and THEFT. And just yesterday someone asked me earnestly if I’m a kleptomaniac, to which, after a bit of reflection, I answered “Yes.”
But there is a lil thing I mentioned in there that I need to talk more about. And it’s not my potential kleptomania. (Although maybe I should talk more about that too. In a different format.)
That thing is: THE SQUAD!!!!
The characters in this book are so fantastic. Our gang is made up of six people, whom I will now list here as if it’s even slightly possible that anyone hasn’t read this book yet. They are: Kaz, Inej, Jesper, Wylan, Nina, Matthias.
Is that a ranking? I don’t know. You decide. (Yes it is a ranking.)
I LIKE THREE OF THOSE CHARACTERS. THREE!! OUT OF SIX!!! To anyone else that may sound like a fairly low number. You know. Fifty percent. A failing grade. But I’ve always been a glass-half-full kind of person, and by “always” I mean “exclusively in this exact scenario for the sake of my argument.”
What it comes down to is the fact that I rarely truly like even a single character in a book. So to like THREE!! IN ONE NOVEL! Unbelievable.
Kaz is a dark nightmare boy who threatens to be a Hot Boy With A Tragic Backstory And So He Is Allowed To Be Mean To Everyone Especially Girls He Likes And You Can’t Say Anything About It, but he subverts that trope gorgeously. (By which I mean: Leigh Bardugo is the queen of YA, and also literature and being a person in general.)
Inej is a spooky lil sneaky gal who climbs around stuff and is the single most powerful creature in all of fictional humankind. Also Inej is just a cool name. EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS BOOK AND ITS WORLDBUILDING IS COOL.
Jesper is a hilarious f*cked up lil monster who is trying his damn best and being a sarcastic sweetheart while he’s at it. Plus shooting at stuff, which adds some excitement and flair to the whole thing.
The other three...they’re just pretty boring. Wylan is Nice but that’s not enough to make me like a character. Nina is just like “Food!!! Yum!!! Love to eat, and also be sexy!!!” And if anyone could show me actual proof Matthias has one (1) trait besides liking Nina and being strong, I’d fall out of my chair. Because I’d be surprised. And also statistically speaking I’d probably be sitting.
BUT ANYWAY this is a five star review and that means I don’t have to complain!!! Who knew!! All new to me.
This book united stupid me and current me, which means that people who are dumb and have bad taste and people who are very very cool and like good things only can be united in liking this book.
It is literally so good that it’s impossible to not like it, even if you’re an idiot or picky. PICKY IDIOTS: UNITE!!!
Bottom line: Can anyone give me Leigh Bardugo’s mailing address? Not for anything creepy, I just want to blow a kiss into an envelope and ship it to her.
Oh, that is creepy? Got it. I would still like that address though.
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PRE-REVIEW
REREADING THIS BOOK WAS THE BEST DECISION I'VE MADE IN RECENT MEMORY.
and just last night, i decided to rewatch Fantastic Mr. Fox while eating peanut butter cup ice cream. so that's a high bar.
review to come!!
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CURRENTLY-READING UPDATES
me: okay. school's amping up. extracurriculars are starting. the internship search is well under way. what should we do first?
also me: ...idk sounds like the perfect time to reread Six of Crows imo
--
this reread brought to you by the generosity of lily
was wondering why i felt sad and realized it's been way too long since i last read six of crows. so this'll probably solve it
buddy reread with my best buddy [reader] and my best mate innit
^ That’s me screaming.
This has been: my full review of Six of Crows. Bye.
I guess I can elaborate on that, but really it’s going to boil down to the same thing. Which is me screaming.
https://emmareadstoomuch.wordpress.co...
I’m only, like, 17% joking. I have no idea how to review this book. I barely even knew how to read this book, due to the fact that it was so devastatingly cool and exciting and unique and addictive that it almost made me illiterate.
When I first read this book, I loved it. Absolutely aDORED it. I five-starred it and participated in the hype and probably googled fan art exactly one time, which is as far as I ever get in terms of joining a fandom.
However. That guaranteed absolutely nothing.
As I have said 3467824628 times, any opinion of mine older than approximately 18 months cannot be trusted. I am on a continual process of growth and I am very stupid. Here is where I always list a hot take younger me had (such as thinking the television program "Degrassi" was the apex of cinematic art), or something dumb younger me did (such as literally never eat a salad even once), in order to illustrate just how stupid that was.
This is the person who read and loved Six of Crows.
That version of me was also #new to the book-internet scene and, ahem, DESPERATE TO FIT IN. I think I initially four-starred A Court of Thorns and Roses despite not liking it at all just to seem Hip and Down With The Teens.
Obviously I went back and surreptitiously changed that rating.
Anyway, what it’s coming down to is that it’s absolutely possible that then-me could have tricked myself into liking this book just out of a desperate desire for popularity, and that even if I did actually like it it wouldn’t matter because I was (and continue to be) a fool.
Luckily, THAT WAS NOT THE CASE.
This book is fan-f*cking-tastic. It blows all other YA fantasy out of the water (okay except The Raven Cycle I see you Maggie Stiefvater I would never forget about you Gansey).
It’s everything the genre should be. It’s creative and immersive and unique. It’s stylistically great without being overly stylized. The plotline is nearly nonstop exciting. There is a MAP.
Nearly most importantly of all, there is a HEIST. Everyone who’s anyone knows that the best trope-y plotline is a heist. We get squads and excitement and scheming and risk and THEFT. And just yesterday someone asked me earnestly if I’m a kleptomaniac, to which, after a bit of reflection, I answered “Yes.”
But there is a lil thing I mentioned in there that I need to talk more about. And it’s not my potential kleptomania. (Although maybe I should talk more about that too. In a different format.)
That thing is: THE SQUAD!!!!
The characters in this book are so fantastic. Our gang is made up of six people, whom I will now list here as if it’s even slightly possible that anyone hasn’t read this book yet. They are: Kaz, Inej, Jesper, Wylan, Nina, Matthias.
Is that a ranking? I don’t know. You decide. (Yes it is a ranking.)
I LIKE THREE OF THOSE CHARACTERS. THREE!! OUT OF SIX!!! To anyone else that may sound like a fairly low number. You know. Fifty percent. A failing grade. But I’ve always been a glass-half-full kind of person, and by “always” I mean “exclusively in this exact scenario for the sake of my argument.”
What it comes down to is the fact that I rarely truly like even a single character in a book. So to like THREE!! IN ONE NOVEL! Unbelievable.
Kaz is a dark nightmare boy who threatens to be a Hot Boy With A Tragic Backstory And So He Is Allowed To Be Mean To Everyone Especially Girls He Likes And You Can’t Say Anything About It, but he subverts that trope gorgeously. (By which I mean: Leigh Bardugo is the queen of YA, and also literature and being a person in general.)
Inej is a spooky lil sneaky gal who climbs around stuff and is the single most powerful creature in all of fictional humankind. Also Inej is just a cool name. EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS BOOK AND ITS WORLDBUILDING IS COOL.
Jesper is a hilarious f*cked up lil monster who is trying his damn best and being a sarcastic sweetheart while he’s at it. Plus shooting at stuff, which adds some excitement and flair to the whole thing.
The other three...they’re just pretty boring. Wylan is Nice but that’s not enough to make me like a character. Nina is just like “Food!!! Yum!!! Love to eat, and also be sexy!!!” And if anyone could show me actual proof Matthias has one (1) trait besides liking Nina and being strong, I’d fall out of my chair. Because I’d be surprised. And also statistically speaking I’d probably be sitting.
BUT ANYWAY this is a five star review and that means I don’t have to complain!!! Who knew!! All new to me.
This book united stupid me and current me, which means that people who are dumb and have bad taste and people who are very very cool and like good things only can be united in liking this book.
It is literally so good that it’s impossible to not like it, even if you’re an idiot or picky. PICKY IDIOTS: UNITE!!!
Bottom line: Can anyone give me Leigh Bardugo’s mailing address? Not for anything creepy, I just want to blow a kiss into an envelope and ship it to her.
Oh, that is creepy? Got it. I would still like that address though.
--
PRE-REVIEW
REREADING THIS BOOK WAS THE BEST DECISION I'VE MADE IN RECENT MEMORY.
and just last night, i decided to rewatch Fantastic Mr. Fox while eating peanut butter cup ice cream. so that's a high bar.
review to come!!
--
CURRENTLY-READING UPDATES
me: okay. school's amping up. extracurriculars are starting. the internship search is well under way. what should we do first?
also me: ...idk sounds like the perfect time to reread Six of Crows imo
--
this reread brought to you by the generosity of lily
was wondering why i felt sad and realized it's been way too long since i last read six of crows. so this'll probably solve it
buddy reread with my best buddy [reader] and my best mate innit
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Jun 21, 2018 06:54PM
if *you* rated this five stars then im definitely reading it
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I just finished re reading this series again and oh my god did it take over my life ( again ) especially kaz and inej they where all I thought about when I first read the books and re reading it made my love for them even more extreme !!
Reema wrote: "I just finished re reading this series again and oh my god did it take over my life ( again ) especially kaz and inej they where all I thought about when I first read the books and re reading it ma..."
i barely even REMEMBER it so this has already been a real treat so far
i barely even REMEMBER it so this has already been a real treat so far
Tahsin wrote: "why is this me. haha I need to focus on my work-but books! How are we meant to resist?"
i have no idea!!! i barely even try!!!
i have no idea!!! i barely even try!!!
queen0f_hearts wrote: "There’s never been a time not appropriate to read Six Of Crows!"
i am taking this mentality and RUNNING with it
i am taking this mentality and RUNNING with it
Lily ☁️ wrote: "I’m so proud. :’)
Also, I hope you’re having the most amazing time with it!!"
i haven't read that much of yet but wow wow am i having a good time!! thank you for providing me with this experience
Also, I hope you’re having the most amazing time with it!!"
i haven't read that much of yet but wow wow am i having a good time!! thank you for providing me with this experience
pris wrote: "one of my favourite books. I really should reread it sometime"
i am not that far into my reread but currently i would: recommend
i am not that far into my reread but currently i would: recommend
I agree so much with your three favourites and it made me so happy, because I usually read reviews in my timeline where people talk about Nina and Matthias or usually just Kaz and Inej. But as much as I like Kaz (he basically makes the book happen) and cheer for Inej, they both seemed a bit tropey to me, and my true love shall remain Jesper.
Farren wrote: "I kind of sort of disagree with all of your review but still love it 🤷♀️"
what i love to hear
what i love to hear
Rosie wrote: "Wow, can’t believe you shat on my (second) fave Nina 😂 I love it. Also I love your description of Kaz! The trope he could’ve been = so bad. Subverting it = so gorgeous. Awesome review! I loved it :)"
thank you!!! not loving nina = the hill i will die on. shoutout to bardugo for that sweet sweet trope subversion
thank you!!! not loving nina = the hill i will die on. shoutout to bardugo for that sweet sweet trope subversion
Rapunzel wrote: "I agree so much with your three favourites and it made me so happy, because I usually read reviews in my timeline where people talk about Nina and Matthias or usually just Kaz and Inej. But as much..."
ugh yes!!!! jesper is so underrated. like kaz and inej deserve absolutely 100% of the loving screaming they receive but...jesper deserves it too
ugh yes!!!! jesper is so underrated. like kaz and inej deserve absolutely 100% of the loving screaming they receive but...jesper deserves it too
This is one the best reviews I've read on Goodreads, haha. "People who are dumb and have bad taste and people who are very very cool and like good things only can be united in liking this book." xD You have some uhh very strong opinions about your past self and present self :P
Brianna wrote: "This is one the best reviews I've read on Goodreads, haha. "People who are dumb and have bad taste and people who are very very cool and like good things only can be united in liking this book." xD..."
it's important to be self-aware
it's important to be self-aware
emma wrote: "Tucker wrote: "if *you* rated this five stars then im definitely reading it"
you very much should"
At this point, I''ve tried 3 times. I just cant get into it. 😢
you very much should"
At this point, I''ve tried 3 times. I just cant get into it. 😢
This review is fantastic. It perfectly describes the intense amount of fangirling I had after reading this masterpiece of YA fantasy. Now I want to reread it too 😂
Tucker wrote: "emma wrote: "Tucker wrote: "if *you* rated this five stars then im definitely reading it"
you very much should"
At this point, I''ve tried 3 times. I just cant get into it. 😢"
it's a slow start but it's all about perseverance
you very much should"
At this point, I''ve tried 3 times. I just cant get into it. 😢"
it's a slow start but it's all about perseverance
Kacey wrote: "This review is fantastic. It perfectly describes the intense amount of fangirling I had after reading this masterpiece of YA fantasy. Now I want to reread it too 😂"
tbh i want to reread it and i literally just did
tbh i want to reread it and i literally just did
emma wrote: "Tucker wrote: "emma wrote: "Tucker wrote: "if *you* rated this five stars then im definitely reading it"
you very much should"
At this point, I''ve tried 3 times. I just cant get into it. 😢"
it'..."
Yeah, thats what Ive been told
you very much should"
At this point, I''ve tried 3 times. I just cant get into it. 😢"
it'..."
Yeah, thats what Ive been told
Tucker wrote: "emma wrote: "Tucker wrote: "emma wrote: "Tucker wrote: "if *you* rated this five stars then im definitely reading it"
you very much should"
At this point, I''ve tried 3 times. I just cant get int..."
there's a good amount of worldbuilding and character introductions to get through but once you're past that it's all HEISTS and ACTION and AMAZING CHARACTERS
you very much should"
At this point, I''ve tried 3 times. I just cant get int..."
there's a good amount of worldbuilding and character introductions to get through but once you're past that it's all HEISTS and ACTION and AMAZING CHARACTERS
Lara wrote: "I can totally relate to this, when trying to review this book I only felt like screaming"
right??? it is so good it confounds words
right??? it is so good it confounds words
I just bought the special collectors edition of this, because it was soooo beautiful. And I have absolutely no self control. I can not wait to read!
Cynthia wrote: "I just bought the special collectors edition of this, because it was soooo beautiful. And I have absolutely no self control. I can not wait to read!"
omg...well now i want to buy the special collector's edition!!
omg...well now i want to buy the special collector's edition!!
Agree so far, I am reading these now in order to be ready for King of Scars! I hope that you read Wicked Saints and review it when it comes out, I am dying for your opinion on that 😂
hello i am here to rain on your parade.
this book was honestly awful.
oh, how the tables have turned.
this book was honestly awful.
oh, how the tables have turned.
Athena wrote: "Agree so far, I am reading these now in order to be ready for King of Scars! I hope that you read Wicked Saints and review it when it comes out, I am dying for your opinion on that 😂"
i've heard mixed things on Wicked Saints???
i've heard mixed things on Wicked Saints???
Tucker wrote: "hello i am here to rain on your parade.
this book was honestly awful.
oh, how the tables have turned."
tucker, i took a year to be ready to reply to this comment. i am still appalled.
this book was honestly awful.
oh, how the tables have turned."
tucker, i took a year to be ready to reply to this comment. i am still appalled.
YAAAASSSSS!!!!! I LOVED Six of Crows too! It is every bit as amazing as you rewiewed it. Forever one of my fav books :)
I AM SO NERVOUS READING THIS BOOK, ESPECIALLY BECAUSE OF THE HYPE SURROUNDING THIS. I don’t want to be disappointed :((
i just bought the two books in this series! i’m planning on reading it next, after i finish “all the bright places”.
Maja wrote: "YAAAASSSSS!!!!! I LOVED Six of Crows too! It is every bit as amazing as you rewiewed it. Forever one of my fav books :)"
mine too!!!
mine too!!!
tracey wrote: "I AM SO NERVOUS READING THIS BOOK, ESPECIALLY BECAUSE OF THE HYPE SURROUNDING THIS. I don’t want to be disappointed :(("
SEEING THAT FIVE STAR RATING SPARKS *JOY*
SEEING THAT FIVE STAR RATING SPARKS *JOY*
Plain wrote: "I just got done re-reading this for the four-hundredth time myself and it will never get old ♥"
neverrrr
neverrrr
Hanna wrote: "i just bought the two books in this series! i’m planning on reading it next, after i finish “all the bright places”."
i hope you like em!!!
i hope you like em!!!
Amy wrote: "Reading your reviews make me laugh more than I laugh in a month, otherwise"
my ego will never shrink back from this
my ego will never shrink back from this
Anita wrote: "I want to read it but do I have to read shadow and bone first?"
you do not! the world might be kind of confusing bc it jumps right in without any worldbuilding but there are like 342783647283 explanatory articles online if you need
you do not! the world might be kind of confusing bc it jumps right in without any worldbuilding but there are like 342783647283 explanatory articles online if you need
Thank you. I've already started and so far, I love it! And it's not confusing too though I did have to go to online to understand certain things like you said. The book grabbed my attention from the first chapter.