Six Of Crows: Leigh Bardugo

Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo is a gritty, twisty YA fantasy heist that drops readers into the dark underbelly of Ketterdam—a bustling, corrupt port city brimming with secrets and sin. The story follows Kaz Brekker, a criminal prodigy known as “Dirtyhands,” who assembles a crew of outcasts, spies, and misfits to pull off an impossible job: break into the world’s most secure fortress and steal a dangerous secret that could tip the balance of power. With a crew that includes Inej, the silent spy known as the Wraith; Jesper, a sharpshooter with a gambling problem; Nina, a sultry Heartrender; Matthias, a disgraced Fjerdan soldier; and Wylan, a runaway demolition expert, loyalty is fragile and betrayal is always a breath away.

A masterclass in character-driven storytelling, Six of Crows weaves together found family, morally grey choices, razor-sharp banter, and high-stakes action in a richly imagined world. Clever, daring, and heartbreakingly human, this fan-favorite duology opener is perfect for anyone craving a dark, unforgettable fantasy with impossible odds—and even more impossible characters to love.