Crooked Kingdom

Crooked Kingdom is the thrilling second book in Leigh Bardugo's #1 New York Times-bestselling Six of Crows Duology, set in the popular Grishaverse. Following a daring heist, Kaz Brekker and his diverse crew of outcasts find themselves double-crossed and fighting for survival in the gritty city of Ketterdam. The story, told from multiple perspectives, delves into themes of loyalty, betrayal, justice, and the bonds of a found family. It features complex characters, intricate plotting, and high-stakes action, including references to a dangerous fictional drug, "jurda parem," and intense conflict. Ideal for mature young adult readers aged 12-18 who enjoy dark fantasy, heist stories, and character-driven narratives.

Preceeded by [Six of Crows](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL17332479W/Six_of_Crows) BOOK TWO of the [Six of Crows Duology](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL19758128W/Six_of_Crows_Crooked_Kingdom) Crooked Kingdom is a fantasy novel by American author Leigh Bardugo, published by Henry Holt and Co. in 2016. Set in a world loosely inspired by 19th-century Europe, it takes place days after the events of the duology's first book, [Six of Crows](https://openlibrary.org/works/OL17332479W/Six_of_Crows). The plot is told from the third-person viewpoints of six characters.