listen, six of crows and crooked kingdom are so well written. the world building is astounding. it’s characters are so diverse, individual, developed. the relationships, friendships, rivalries, romances, are realistic and wholesome and utterly thrilling.
there’s not a self insert in sight, nor a woman who would settle for anything less than what she deserves from a man.
this duology is realistic. it’s beautifully written. it’s plot is captivating. it’s characters are nothing short of completely and utterly lovable. it has a bi man of color, 2 young gay boys (one with a reading disability), a chubby and gorgeous powerful grisha, a man who works til his dying breath to overcome his prejudices and biased upbringing, a suli girl who’s good and kind and religious, but respected as one of the deadliest people in the barrel, and a disabled boy with ptsd who’s feared just as much.
this series is amazing. it gave me a beautiful world, characters i care about, lovely and healthy relationships, and representation me and many others crave. i honestly don’t think i can settle for anything less in a book series now.