Six of Crows

Six of Crows is set in the same universe as Leigh Bardugo's Grisha trilogy but takes place in a different location—Ketterdam—and follows a new cast of characters. Many readers start with Six of Crows without having read the Grisha trilogy and follow the story without difficulty.

Published in 2015, Six of Crows follows a crew of six young criminals led by Kaz Brekker who attempt an impossible heist to break into the impenetrable Ice Court. The novel blends fantasy worldbuilding with heist-genre storytelling set in Bardugo's Grishaverse.

Yes, Crooked Kingdom, published in 2016, is the direct sequel and conclusion to the Six of Crows duology. The two books together complete the story arc of Kaz Brekker's crew and their exploits in Ketterdam.

While there are different approaches, the publication order is generally recommended: the Grisha trilogy (Shadow and Bone, Siege and Storm, Ruin and Rising), followed by the Six of Crows duology (Six of Crows, Crooked Kingdom), and then King of Scars. Netflix's Shadow and Bone television series adapted elements from both storylines into a single show.