Why people recommend it
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo is a thrilling young adult fantasy duology set in the expansive Grishaverse, following a dangerous crew of outcasts attempting an impossible heist. The duology was discussed on The Book Review podcast when Gilbert Cruz spoke with the author during an episode featuring John Lithgow, noting how the duology naturally expanded the world established in her earlier Grisha trilogy. During her own dedicated interview episode on The Book Review titled Fantasy Superstar Leigh Bardugo on Her New Novel, Leigh Bardugo herself referenced the duology alongside her other major works, including the Shadow and Bone trilogy and the King of Scars duology, charting the trajectory of her imaginative career. Both speakers emphasized the importance of the duology within the broader context of the author's bibliography, illustrating how the heist-focused narrative captured the imaginations of fantasy readers globally. The podcast discussions celebrated the intricate world-building and memorable characters that defined the series, reinforcing its status as a cornerstone of modern young adult fantasy literature and a fan-favorite creation by the acclaimed author.
Who recommended it
- Gilbert Cruz Discussed
- Leigh Bardugo Discussed
Gilbert Cruz — 1 mention
“because you wrote the grea trilogy and then the duology six of crows which also takes place in that whole grea verse”
Leigh Bardugo — 1 mention
“that's the Shadow and B Trilogy the six of crows duology the king of scars duology”
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Other mentions (2: passing, ad reads, own books)
“which is a book by Lee bardugo called Kingdom a sequel to her earlier best-selling book six of crows”
“that started with Shadow and Bone and then you had the duology six of crows”