I didn’t read either of today’s books through Kindle Unlimited but they are both available through the service. It’s probably sad to admit, but I do get excited when I see great books I’ve already read available through Kindle Unlimited or Prime Reading so I can share them with you.
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
I only recently discovered that Six of Crows is available through Kindle Unlimited. This is probably the book I’m recommending the most out of all 17 posts I’ve done for this series so far. If you haven’t read this book yet you absolutely need to. It’s one of my all time favourites.
When I first picked this up, I was worried six different perspectives would get obnoxious and confusing, but I was wrong. I instantly fell in love with all six crows and none of their perspectives ever felt unnecessary. Kaz’s chapters in particular are my favourite. I love a man that pines with his whole being that also inflicts extreme violence on his enemies.
Believe me when I say Six of Crows is better than all three Shadow and Bone books combined. The characters are more interesting (sorry Alina), the world of the Grisha gets even richer and it’s a heist story. Who doesn’t love a good heist?
I’m really getting the urge to do a re-read of this duology now. I’ve never reviewed either book so it could be a fun thing to do.
Synopsis: Ketterdam: a bustling hub of international trade where anything can be had for the right price—and no one knows that better than criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker. Kaz is offered a chance at a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams. But he can’t pull it off alone…
A convict with a thirst for revenge
A sharpshooter who can’t walk away from a wager
A runaway with a privileged past
A spy known as the Wraith
A Heartrender using her magic to survive the slums
A thief with a gift for unlikely escapes
Six dangerous outcasts. One impossible heist. Kaz’s crew is the only thing that might stand between the world and destruction—if they don’t kill each other first.
How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories by Holly Black
This is a fun collection of short stories but I’d only recommend checking it out if you’ve already read the The Folk of the Air series. If you have ready the original series, this is a great return to Elfhame. They’re not the type of short stories that feel like they’re over before they’ve really begun, each one feeds into the next and they all connect around a central theme. Plus it’s all about Cardan Greenbriar, which made this a must-read for me.
How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories also has accompanying illustrations that are pure beauty.
Synopsis: An irresistible return to the captivating world of Elfhame.
Once upon a time, there was a boy with a wicked tongue.
Before he was a cruel prince or a wicked king, he was a faerie child with a heart of stone . Revealing a deeper look into the dramatic life of Elfhame’s enigmatic high king, Cardan, his tale includes delicious details of life before The Cruel Prince, an adventure beyond The Queen of Nothing, and familiar moments from The Folk of the Air trilogy, told wholly from Cardan’s perspective.
This new installment in the Folk of the Air series is a return to the heart-racing romance, danger, humor, and drama that enchanted readers everywhere. Each chapter is paired with lavish and luminous full-color art, making this the perfect collector’s item to be enjoyed by both new audiences and old.
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