Six of Crows

In the shadowed streets of Ketterdam, a city where loyalty is fleeting and danger lurks in every alley, six outcasts come together for an impossible heist that could make them all rich—or end their lives. Six of Crows introduces readers to a band of criminals whose skills are as sharp as their ambitions, and whose personal stakes are as high as the risks they’re willing to take. In this dark and thrilling fantasy, trust is a luxury, and betrayal could come from anywhere, even those you think you know best.

At the heart of this gripping tale is Kaz Brekker, a brilliant, ruthless mastermind with a haunted past, leading his crew of misfits through a labyrinth of criminal enterprises. Alongside him is Inej, the silent acrobat with a moral compass sharper than most; Jesper, a sharpshooter with a knack for gambling; Nina, a Grisha with the power to manipulate hearts; Matthias, a soldier bound by duty and a turbulent past; and Wylan, an explosives expert running from his own history. Together, they must infiltrate the impenetrable Ice Court, steal a valuable hostage, and escape unscathed—but the odds are stacked against them, and the line between survival and failure is razor-thin.

Six of Crows consists of two books — series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.