Six of Crows
Published in 2015, Six of Crows is a queer fantasy and queer science fiction novel by Leigh Bardugo. The story is set in Ketterdam and Ice Court. It features Kaz Brekker, Dregs and Inej Ghafa. Key subjects include Heist, brigands and robbers, magic and gangs.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.5 out of 5 from 90 ratings, and 2,183 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 37 editions across 7 languages. It appeared on the New York Times Young Adult E-Book bestseller list in 2015.
At about 512 pages, most readers finish it in 9–10 hours.
About Six of Crows
BOOK ONE of the [Six of Crows Duology](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL19758128W/Six_of_Crows_Crooked_Kingdom) Six of Crows is a fantasy novel written by the Israeli-American author Leigh Bardugo published by Henry Holt and Co. in 2015. The story follows a thieving crew and is primarily set in the city of Ketterdam, loosely inspired by Dutch Republic–era Amsterdam. The plot is told from third-person viewpoints of seven different characters. The novel is followed by [Crooked Kingdom](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL17597665W) (2016) and is part of the Grishaverse. Followed by: [Crooked Kingdom][2]
Awards & lists
- ✦Locus Awards 2016 — Best Young Adult Book (nominee)
- 📰New York Times bestseller list — Young Adult E-Book, 2015
Quick answers
Who wrote Six of Crows?
Six of Crows was written by Leigh Bardugo and first published in 2015.
What genre is Six of Crows?
It is usually shelved as Queer Fantasy, Queer Science Fiction, LGBTQ+ Young Adult and Adventure.
How long is Six of Crows?
The median edition has 512 pages, about 9–10 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Six of Crows?
Readers who like it often enjoy We Won't Be Here Tomorrow, Charming the Vicar and Streams of Silver.
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