The Grishaverse will be coming to Netflix soon with Shadow and Bone, an original series Enter the Grishaverse with the #1 New York Times-bestselling Six of Crows. 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. "Six of Crows is a twisty and elegantly crafted masterpiece that thrilled me from the beginning to end." -New York Times-bestselling author Holly Black "Six of Crows is] one of those all-too-rare, unputdownable books that keeps your eyes glued to the page and your brain scrambling to figure out what's going to happen next." -Michael Dante DiMartino, co-creator of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra "There's conflict between morality and amorality and an appetite for sometimes grimace-inducing violence that recalls the Game of Thrones series. But for every bloody exchange there are pages of crackling dialogue and sumptuous description. Bardugo dives deep into this world, with full color and sound. If you're not careful, it'll steal all your time." --The New York Times Book Review Praise for the Grishaverse "A master of fantasy." --The Huffington Post "Utterly, extremely bewitching." --The Guardian "The best magic universe since Harry Potter." --Bustle "This is what fantasy is for." --The New York Times Book Review " A] world that feels real enough to have its own passport stamp." --NPR "The darker it gets for the good guys, the better." --Entertainment Weekly "Sultry, sweeping and picturesque. . . . Impossible to put down." --USA Today "There's a level of emotional and historical sophistication within Bardugo's original epic fantasy that sets it apart." --Vanity Fair "Unlike anything I've ever read." --Veronica Roth, bestselling author of Divergent "Bardugo crafts a first-rate adventure, a poignant romance, and an intriguing mystery " --Rick Riordan, bestselling author of the Percy Jackson series "This is a great choice for teenage fans of George R.R. Martin and J.R.R. Tolkien." --RT Book Reviews 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 Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic
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Leigh Bardugo
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Leigh Bardugo is an American fantasy author. She is best known for her young adult Grishaverse novels, which include the Shadow and Bone trilogy and the Six of Crows and King of Scars duologies. She also received acclaim for her paranormal fantasy adult debut, Ninth House. The Shadow and Bone and Six of Crows series have been adapted into Shadow and Bone by Netflix, and Ninth House will be adapted by Amazon Studios; Bardugo is an executive producer on both works.
Six of Crows
by Leigh Bardugo
Books Like Six of Crows
If you're looking for books similar to Six of Crows, here are some recommendations based on themes, tone, and narrative style.
Mistborn: The Final Empire
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A fantasy novel about a group of rebels planning to overthrow a seemingly invincible immortal emperor. The story features a team of unique individuals with special abilities working together to achieve an impossible goal. It shares similarities with Six of Crows in its ensemble cast, complex magic system, and themes of rebellion and strategy.
The Final Empire
Brandon Sanderson
A heist novel set in a dark fantasy world where a group of skilled criminals plot to overthrow a tyrannical ruler. The story follows a crew of outcasts with unique abilities planning an impossible mission, featuring morally complex characters and intricate planning. Like Six of Crows, it combines elements of fantasy, heist, and character-driven narrative with high stakes and unexpected twists.
Shadow and Bone
Leigh Bardugo
Set in the same Grishaverse as Six of Crows, this novel follows Alina Starkov, a mapmaker who discovers she possesses a powerful magical ability. She is recruited into the Grisha, an elite magical military force, and must learn to harness her power to potentially save her war-torn country. The book features complex characters, intricate world-building, and a dark, gritty fantasy setting similar to Six of Crows.
The Lies of Locke Lamora
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A fantasy heist novel about a group of clever con artists operating in a complex, richly detailed city. The story follows Locke Lamora and his band of thieves as they execute elaborate schemes against powerful enemies. Like Six of Crows, it features morally gray characters, intricate plotting, and a vivid urban fantasy setting.
Red Rising
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A dystopian novel about a low-born protagonist who infiltrates the ruling class to seek revenge and revolution. The story features a complex protagonist with a strategic mind, similar to Kaz Brekker, and involves elaborate schemes and dangerous missions. It offers a gritty, morally ambiguous world with high-stakes action and intricate character dynamics.
The Blade Itself
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A dark fantasy novel featuring morally complex characters in a gritty, realistic world. The story follows multiple perspectives, including a skilled but damaged warrior, a cunning torturer, and a self-centered nobleman. It shares Six of Crows' tone of moral ambiguity and focus on complex, flawed characters.
The Way of Shadows
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A dark fantasy novel about a street urchin who becomes an assassin in a brutal, complex world. The story follows a protagonist rising from poverty through cunning and skill, featuring morally ambiguous characters and intense action. It shares thematic elements with Six of Crows, including survival, revenge, and navigating a dangerous urban environment.
Vicious
V.E. Schwab
A novel about two college friends who develop extraordinary abilities through scientific experimentation, becoming rivals with complex motivations. The story explores themes of power, revenge, and moral ambiguity. It features strategic characters and a dark, morally complex narrative similar to Six of Crows.
Graceling
Kristin Cashore
A fantasy novel about a young woman with an extraordinary ability who becomes entangled in political intrigue. The protagonist must navigate complex moral choices and dangerous situations, showcasing strategic thinking and personal growth. While different in style, it shares themes of individual power and overcoming societal constraints.
An Ember in the Ashes
Sabaa Tahir
A fantasy novel set in a brutal, oppressive world where a slave and a soldier fight against a tyrannical empire. The story features characters from different backgrounds united by a common goal, with themes of rebellion and survival. It shares Six of Crows' intense action, complex characters, and exploration of power dynamics.
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