Once again, Leigh Bardugo exceeded my expectations. I am obsessed with these characters and I love every single one of them; they really might be my favorite cast from any series I’ve ever read. I did feel that after the initial shock of the Six of Crows ending got resolved, this hit some lulling points that had me wondering if it was going to live up to it’s predecessor. I would say the final three parts were the best to me in the book. I would love for this duo to have a third book because I do still feel like I have some questions, however, the ending was well rounded enough to satisfy me. My one major gripe is that in Six of Crows, it felt like for the most part, most things went right for the Crows up until the end. Then in Crooked Kingdom it was like literally nothing could go right until the last quarter. 

This book definitely sold me on King of Scars (and the fact that I love Nikolai anyways). I’m not a novella fan, but if we aren’t going to get that mysteriously announced 5 years ago third book, I would LOVE a series of shorts for the Crows. I really want to beef up this review a bit but sometimes I just love a series so damn much I can’t form the words. Basically, if you’re debating this duo, stop. Just read it. You won’t be sorry. 

No mourners, no funerals.