Crooked Kingdom

    Crooked Kingdom

    by Leigh Bardugo

    Ages 14-182016
    Young Adult

    The sequel to Six of Crows follows Kaz Brekker and his crew of teenage criminals as they attempt to rescue their captured teammate and seek revenge against those who betrayed them in the fantastical city of Ketterdam. The story features a diverse cast including characters from various cultural backgrounds inspired by different real-world cultures, and explores themes of trauma, loyalty, found family, and the moral complexities of survival in a harsh world. The narrative includes romantic relationships between characters of different ethnicities and backgrounds, with some characters dealing with physical disabilities and past trauma that affects their mental health.

    2016Published
    Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult, Adventure, Heist

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    Diversity & Cultural Representation
    Frequent
    Family, Friendship & Community
    Frequent
    Fantasy or Symbolic Storytelling
    Frequent
    Romantic or Mature Themes
    Moderate
    Social or Historical Topics
    Moderate
    Sexual Orientation Topics
    Minimal
    Gender Identity Topics
    None

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