ReadYourMood
Cover of Crooked Kingdom

Fantasy · Young adult · Romance

Crooked Kingdom

by Leigh Bardugo

4.4 out of 5, from 1,397 ratings from Hardcover readers

Conclusion of a two-book heist story set in a grimy, canal-crossed port city. After a job goes sour and the crew is cheated, a young criminal mastermind and his team plot a final, near-impossible reckoning.

Facts last checked 2026-10-16

First published
2016
Pace
Fast
Length
Long
Pages
546
Format
Book 2 of 2 in Six of Crows
Borrow free with Libby Compare prices Save to my shelf

Read this if you like a clever crew of damaged teenagers, tight plotting and double-crosses.

Skip this if you haven't read Six of Crows, since this picks up directly from its ending.

The feel

Content warnings

  • Violence
  • Death
  • Grief

Also reported by Hardcover readers:

  • Trafficking
  • Torture
  • Blood
  • Gun violence
  • Addiction
  • Slavery
  • Rape

Quick answers about Crooked Kingdom

What is Crooked Kingdom about?
Conclusion of a two-book heist story set in a grimy, canal-crossed port city. After a job goes sour and the crew is cheated, a young criminal mastermind and his team plot a final, near-impossible reckoning.
Who should read Crooked Kingdom?
Read it if you like a clever crew of damaged teenagers, tight plotting and double-crosses. Skip it if you haven't read Six of Crows, since this picks up directly from its ending.
How long and how fast is Crooked Kingdom?
It is a fast-paced, long read of about 546 pages, first published in 2016.
Does Crooked Kingdom have content warnings?
Content we flag: Violence, Death, Grief.
Can I borrow Crooked Kingdom for free?
Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Crooked Kingdom; the borrow button above searches it for you.
What should I read after Crooked Kingdom?
Readers who liked it often move on to Six of Crows, The Lies of Locke Lamora, The Cruel Prince.

Where to get it

StorePriceLink
Borrow free
Libby / OverDriveFree with a library card Borrow free with Libby from Libby / OverDrive
Print, new
AmazonCheck price Buy new from Amazon
Ebook
KoboCheck price Buy ebook from Kobo
Google Play BooksCheck price Buy ebook from Google Play Books
Audiobook
AudibleCheck price Buy audiobook from Audible

Prices appear here as retailer feeds are connected. Where none is shown, check the store. Links open the store in a new tab.

Some store links, including Kobo, are affiliate links: we may earn a commission if you buy, at no extra cost to you. Library links are never affiliate links. How this works

Because you might love it

If you loved Crooked Kingdom

All picks

Fantasy

More to read

All fantasy