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Six of Crows: A Different Type of Fantasy

by scarbroughc

The fantasy genre can get pretty stale sometimes. There’s an adolescent boy, usually white, usually naive, usually heterosexual, and always able-bodied. He finds out that he’s destined for some type of greatness. His quest is noble, his heart pure. He probably has some quirky sidekicks, again, usually white, usually not well developed beyond their desire to help our protagonist. Not that there is anything wrong with these stories but if you’re anything like me, you’ve grown a bit tired. Maybe you’re looking for characters you can relate to, maybe you want to read about the people that aren’t “chosen,” people that have to make their own destinies. Leigh Bardugo’s Six of Crows duology delivers on all that and more.

The Duology

Made up of two books, Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom, the series tells the story of a  group of misfits from the fictional city of Ketterdam undertaking a magical heist. The plot is fast paced and fun but the true beauty of the story is found in its diverse and well developed cast of characters. Their relationships with one another are heartwarming and completely believable.

 

However, don’t expect an easy ride, despite their young ages, these characters have been through a lot and have had to survive tough situations. They might inspire you but they’ll probably make you cry as well. There’s a series based on these books due to drop on Netflix soon, check them out!

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