Kaz, one of the leaders of a Ketterdam street gang, has put together the perfect crew to pull off the perfect heist. That they all bring their own baggage to the table is irrelevant. Rather, they have to stop a drug that enhances Grisha powers, while also destroying the Grisha involved, from getting into the wrong hands. They don't have time for interpersonal entanglements. But that doesn't mean they won't happen. 
 When people were saying Six of Crows was better than Bardugo's original Grisha trilogy, I was like "no way." I was excited to revisit the world of the Grisha, but I wasn't expecting to match my love of the original trilogy. But Bardugo brought the goods. 
 Bardugo had me all the way in terms of this heist set-up. I was a little reticent. Heists usually aren't my thing. But I loved these characters. 
 I've had some discussions with others about how neatly and conveniently Bardugo sets up the relationships in this novel. But I actually appreciated it. I could focus on other things. And all of the characters were at very different places in their relationships, which was intriguing. As readers, there is a lot left unknown about these relationships. And they are all impacted by the world around them, something that Bardugo has always been great at. Like in the original Grisha trilogy I feel these characters are actually impacted profoundly by their world, rather than just playing against a backdrop. 
 Also, Kaz has sass. And we all know I love sass. It's safe to say I was utterly charmed. 
 Ketterdam may not be Ravka, but you'll be itching to go back nonetheless.