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Six of Crows

by Leigh Bardugo · Six of Crows #1 · 465 pages · Published September 2015
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4.46 / 5 · 1.2M ratings
Spice: 🌶️ (1/5)

Six criminals. One impossible heist. A crew so perfectly mismatched you'll never stop rooting for them. The found-family dynamics alone will ruin your life in the best way.

Best for readers who want…

Thrilling. Dark. Clever. Immersive.

Thrilling Dark Clever Immersive

Mood Match

Thrilling Dark Clever Immersive
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  • You want a romance-first read
  • You dislike ensemble casts
  • You need a standalone

Content heads-up

ViolenceTortureAddiction/Substance abuseChild abuse (referenced)
Found Family
Heist
Slow Burn
Morally Grey Characters
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Book profile

Mood, trope & intensity breakdown

How this book actually feels — based on mood analysis, not publisher blurbs.

Mood profile
Romance
35%
Fantasy
92%
Pacing
90%
Darkness
70%
Spice
20%
Core elements
Genre
YA Fantasy
Heist Fantasy
Moods
Thrilling
Dark
Clever
Immersive
Key Tropes
Found Family
Heist
Slow Burn
Morally Grey Characters
Ending
Cliffhanger
Series order

Six of Crows reading order

Six of Crows is book 1 in the Six of Crows series.

Book 1
Six of Crows
Book 2
Crooked Kingdom
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Common questions

FAQ

Is Six of Crows spicy?

Six of Crows has a spice level of 1/5 (Closed Door). This is a clean to mild read — little to no explicit content.

Is Six of Crows a standalone or series?

Six of Crows is book 1 in the Six of Crows series. Reading in order is recommended.

Who should read Six of Crows?

Readers who love Thrilling, Dark, Clever, Immersive stories with Found Family and Heist will find a lot to love here.

What are the content warnings for Six of Crows?

Content heads-up includes: Violence, Torture, Addiction/Substance abuse, Child abuse (referenced). Sort By Cravings always flags these so you can make an informed choice.

What kind of read is Six of Crows?

Six criminals. One impossible heist. A crew so perfectly mismatched you'll never stop rooting for them. The found-family dynamics alone will ruin your life in the best way.

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