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Crooked Kingdom
2016·584 pages
Kaz Brekker's ragtag crew battles betrayal and powerful enemies in the corrupt city of Ketterdam after a near-impossible heist.
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Kaz Brekker's ragtag crew battles betrayal and powerful enemies in the corrupt city of Ketterdam after a near-impossible heist.
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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. The plot is told from the third-person viewpoints of six characters.
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Romance & sex
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Brief kissing and romantic tension; no explicit scenes. Implied past coercion and trafficking in a character's brothel backstory; no on-page assault.
Violence & gore
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Graphic fights, murders, torture sequences, and dismemberment in multiple intense scenes.
Profanity
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Moderate use of profanity including damn, hell, and bastard throughout dialogue.
Substance use
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Frequent alcohol consumption in social settings; gambling addiction portrayed with cautionary elements.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Central gay relationship between two main male characters; queer identities explored in backstories.
Religious content
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Brief mentions of fantasy saints and rituals as cultural background.
Magic & witchcraft
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Fantasy magic system with Grisha spellcasting central to plot; includes elemental powers and enhancements.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Themes of corruption, class inequality, and merchant greed in a capitalist-inspired society.
Self-harm / suicide
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Backstories include trauma and PTSD; one character deals with self-destructive impulses.
Abuse & suffering
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Child abuse, indentured servitude, and systemic cruelty in backstories; domestic violence and slavery themes. Implied past coercion and trafficking in a character's brothel backstory; no on-page assault.
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