Kaz Brekker and his crew of dangerous outcasts are offered a heist that could make them all rich, if they survive it. In a city full of enemies and a fortress that's never been breached, success seems impossible. But Kaz's crew never plays by the rules.
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Six of Crows Reading Order: All 2 Books in Order
A paranormal heist series following six dangerous criminals on an impossible mission. The duology combines paranormal elements with intricate plotting and slow-burn paranormal romance.
Six of Crows is a complete series by Leigh Bardugo. There are 2 numbered books on our shelf.
It starts with Six of Crows (2015), and the newest numbered book out now is Crooked Kingdom (2016). The books came out in the same order as their numbers, so release order is reading order.
On our heat scale, both books we have rated sit at 2 (warm). On Goodreads the books average 4.6 stars across 1,660,000 ratings.
Reading order
Both Six of Crows books in order
Every book, with release date, heat rating and what it is about. Signed in, tick the circle when you finish one.
The crew faces new dangers and betrayals as they survive a city turned against them and secrets come apart. Loyalties are tested and alliances fracture under pressure. Staying alive means staying one step ahead of everyone.
Heat across the series
Heat holds steady across Six of Crows: every book we have rated is Warm, 2 of 5. What you get in book one is what you get later.
How we rate heat →Six of Crows publication order
The books came out in the same order as their numbers, so publication order and reading order are the same list. We do not list a separate in-world chronological order for this series, so we follow the author's numbering.
Publication order
- Six of Crows (2015)
- Crooked Kingdom (2016)
Where to start
Start with Six of Crows. It is book one, and every later book builds on it. Read the numbered books in order, which is also the order they came out.
Series like Six of Crows
Picked by shared tropes. Each one links to its own reading order.
- Found Family, Enemies to Lovers
- Enemies to Lovers, Found Family
- Found Family, Enemies to Lovers
- Enemies to Lovers, Found Family
- Found Family, Enemies to Lovers
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Six of Crows reading order FAQ
How many books are in Six of Crows?
Six of Crows has 2 numbered books.
What order should I read Six of Crows in?
Read them in this order: Six of Crows, then Crooked Kingdom. That is also the order they were published.
Is Six of Crows finished?
Yes. Six of Crows is complete at 2 books, so you can read it start to finish without waiting.
How spicy is Six of Crows?
Every Six of Crows book we have rated sits at 2 (warm) on our 0 to 5 heat scale. Spice Guide
Where should I start with Leigh Bardugo?
If you are new to Leigh Bardugo, Six of Crows starts with Six of Crows. Leigh Bardugo also writes King of Scars, Alex Stern and Shadow and Bone. The author page lists every book with its heat rating. Leigh Bardugo books
