CROOKED KINGDOM BY LEIGH BARDUGO | booktalk wtih XTINEMAY 

One of my favourite bits of the book is when Inej says that Kaz should come and meet her parents and he asks if his tie is straight 😂😂😂😂

My favorite moment was when Inej was fighting this assassin and she was thinking what about us? What about the girls who aren't the princess or the chosen ones the girls who had to start from nothing and do magic with nothing? That was absolutely beautiful and it hit me so hard

I think one of my favourite parts was when Nina met Sturmhond and she kept having those moments of like "man, he really looks like - nah, can't be the king". Those were so funny to me 😂

A small thing: the scene where Kaz and Jesper shout at each other and Kaz calls him Jordie. I died. And then they brawl and Colm Fahey is all concerned and the rest of them are like, "yeah whatever this needed to happen."

but but but you didn't talk about Kaz and Jesper's bromance and their fight and "tell Jesper he's missed" and their betrayal and forgiveness and aHHHHH that made me cry so much

SPOILERS IN THIS COMMENT. I also found it so interesting how we saw Inej be the bad cop in the Pekka Rollins chapter at the end. We usually see her be more level headed than Kaz but at the end she was just as scary and twisted...

Kaz doing the bluff at the end was amazing because it harkens back to the beginning of Six of Crows when he lies about burning Geels' girlfriend's apartment. Again he was with Inej who both times asked if the girlfriend and the son could be saved. It goes back to the line "when everyone knows you're a monster you needn't waste time doing every monstrous thing." which really shows not only the reputation Kaz has built for himself, but it also shows his mercy because his cruelty and ruthlessness always serve a purpose, we never see him being a monster for the sake of being one.

Omgosh the scene where Wylan and Jesper went to see his mom's burial place just for them to realize she's not dead, and Wylan started to hyperventilate bc his life is literally a lie and his poor precious mom😭😭😭 Crooked Kingdom holds ALL the emotions

"Is my tie straight?" 😂😂😂😂⚰⚰

I loved Jesper and Wylan's relationship! Jasper has a line like, "I told you, I like your stupid face," lol. Also the scene where Kaz tries to fix Inej's wounds and barely being able to touch her skin. Inej has to be my favorite character she is such a bad ass!

UuuuuHHHHH I loved when Colm was like, "My son doesn't deserve you." but still gave his approval to Wylan to be with Jesper. MY HEART ABSOLUTELY MELTED.

One of my favourite lines is "her heart was a river that carried her to the sea." It is so powerful and it describes Inej so well. And I want to get it tattooed, eventually.

I love it whenever someone says "Scheming face?" in reference to Kaz, and someone confirms it. I love that it was usually a different set each time it was said. But my favorite was when it was Matthias that responded with "Definitely." because it just showed how far along this crew has come, and how they became so tight-knit. The character development

Best part was when Nina said “You’re better than waffles, Matthias Helvar.” 💕💕

How about the scene where Inej asks Kaz if he would come back for her if she was broken and what he says in response.. oh my heart I was crying so much at that. Its at the end of chapter 12 AND ITS BEAUTIFUL

In the last scene of the book I don't know why I thought Inej was going to write Jordie's name in Pekka's chest with the knife so he would never forget about it again

My favorite scene was the scene where Kaz takes on the entire crew of the Dregs by himself, and we watch him do it threw Inej's eyes. It felt like a cool parallel with Inej's first chapter in Six of Crows. Also how did you feel about the Kanej bathroom scene? That one was also one of my favorites! Great booktalk like always! I would love to hear your feedback on these things!

I cried so so much when Matthias died I was sobbing in my room , He was one of my favorites and the romance between him and Nina is the best 😔😞☹️

I love Kaz so much omg

KANEJ IS LIFE So obviously the best scene is the one in the bathroom where I was squealing like the Fangirl I am because they tried and they BOTH wanted to... Ugh. Beautiful and frustrating in the best way possible 💜

6:45 yesss that's my favourite quote from the book! "You're not weak because you can't read. You're weak because you're afraid of people seeing your weakness. You're letting shame decide who you are." That hit me like a ton of bricks...

SPOILER- THE PART WHERE MATTHIAS RESTATES HIS VOWS TO NINA BEFORE HE DIES OMG 😭😭😭

I really loved the scene where Kaz changes Inej's bandages. Ugh, my heart. Also, when Wylan finds out the truth about his mum.

When you were talking about how you were scared with Kaz and the burying the son and how he can make us think he does all this stuff by bluffing all I could think was the qoute "when everyone thinks you're a monster you needn't waste your time doing monstrous things."

fav scene; literally any scene with even a slight indication of romance or affection from one of the crows to another one of the crows. like damn

The chapter When Kaz faced the Dregs alone at the flat was perfect

"Is my tie straight?" Also, anyone else cry when Kaz accidentally called Jesper by Jordie's name?

My friend told me to read Six of Crows because she thought I would like it. I honestly loved it. Not to mention Jesper and Wylan are so freaking precious!

Kaz and Inej are my absolute fave. My favorite moment was between them was at the end when he was nervous about meeting her family and he looks to her and asks, "Is my tie straight?" I don't know why that moment stands out. And that scene where he's changing her bandages?! Oooo man, yes please! Sooooo good ❤️

Me: I love all my children equally Also me: Kaz Brekker is my favorite

SPOILER ----- I loved all the cameos from the Grisha Trilogy so much. Oh my gosh I became so scared when Kaz said he buried Pecca’s son. I thought he was bluffing but for a second i wondered if Kaz really would be that cruel. When he said he was lying I was so relieved. And when Kaz said he missed Jesper I was so happy. I love Jesper so much! Also Wylan!!

I think Leigh said that she was going to continue the story in some way. Probably Nina's story, because she has so much untied threats.

Aah yes I'd love a whole book following Kanej's story

Wylan & Jesper are soooo adorable together I literally cried in all of their scenes 😭❤️

Do you remember when Nina promises to save the other druskelle??? Maybe there could be like a novella on that?

Okay okay okay listen... Crooked Kingdom is one of the most intricately planned books I have EVER READ! I read it earlier this year and I'm way overdue for a reread but the one scene that stood out for me was Kaz making us believe he'd crossed that line. The thought that our favorite character could in actuality easily play a villain blew my mind and terrified me! I love your vids and this one was no different! ❤️❤️

THAT BATHROOM SCENE THO!!!

ALSO KAZ AND JESPER's FRIENDSHIP ❤️😭😍

ugh I loved this book to death! I remember finishing it and just staring at the ceiling, bawling my eyes out. what stood out to me was wylan's character development throughout the entirety of the duology. seeing his character grow and accept his own flaws just made my heart melt - this has quickly become one of my favorite series of all time

I loved the part with Kaz and Inej after she is freed and she asks if he would have come for her if she was broken. That moment....chill bumps!

Should I start this series? Edit: I wanna read more books like this so u guys wanna recommend any other good books.... PLZZZ

My favorite parts of Crooked Kingdom . . . how about the whole book? XD Seriously though, the Six of Crows duology is my ALL TIME FAVORITE SERIES, Crooked Kingdom is my favorite book, and Kaz is my favorite character and the whole story was just incredible. I think if I HAD to pick favorite scenes they would include: When Kaz bluffed Pekka into thinking he buried his son. When Inej finds Pekka at the end and gives his son a crow doll while he's sleeping (OMG THAT SCENE WAS AWESOME!) When Kaz takes control over the Dregs from Heskell. When Wylan sticks it to his dad by "reading" the document at the end, and then Jesper saying that he'll stick around and help Wylan read. When Inej finally beats the White Blade assassin, and discovers that she doesn't want to give up on Ketterdam. Chapter 40 . . . just chapter 40 . . . the last Matthias chapter right after he dies and in particular the line "They were calling him home." That single line had me hysterically crying and it still chokes me up whenever I read it. The entire scene with Kaz and Inej on the dock when he gives her the boat. OMG When Kaz scares the crap out of the little girl at the beginning by saying that he's the monster that lives under her bed! I almost forgot about that one! The scene with Kaz and Inej in the bathroom of the hotel . . . I was fangirling SO HARD during this scene! I could go on for days, so I'm just gonna leave it there. Also, I would give almost anything for Leigh to write more books about the Ketterdam crew, I WANT IT SO MUCH!!!! Interactions between Kaz and Inej's parents would be AWESOME! Maybe Kaz, Inej, Jesper, and Wylan could go to Ravka and see Nina again, or they could all team up again to fight against the Shu soldiers! Can you tell I REALLY want more of these characters? XD

What about scene with Kaz and Wylan in Van Eck's house making hole in roof and falling on the table during some meeting? That was hilarious!

That bathroom scene with Kaz and Inje(I think that's how you spell her name lol) that scene had me at the edge of my seat. I'm really hoping Leigh Bardugo does a spin-off book about kaz and Inje. The audio book was amaxung!!!

I loved this book so much! It had everything I didn't think I needed! 😍 Kaz and Inej are the best! 🙌😍 I loved Wylan and Jesper in this book and their kiss melted my heart 😍😳 I seriously loved Matthias and Nina and their developing relationship, that's why the end devastated me 😦😧😥 I really hope there's more to Nina's story because I'd LOVE to read a book with her perspective. Her story, her past and her future and how she's gonna move on with life... Also, I LOVED that scene with Kaz and Inej at the end with "The Wraith" and her parents returning 😍😍😭 Kaz surprises me with every move and word 😁😏

nina and nikolai cant happen.Because Matthias said "even in death " and she agreed to meet in the after life and agggh. I can't see a new love for her.

Such a great review!!! I now want to go back and re-read this series. I think the bathroom scene with Kaz and Inej was so beautiful as both of them were so vulnerable and honest in the moment 💙

Nobody gonna mention Jesper and Wylan.... I don't ship them but......... THOSE TWO ARE PRECIOUS AND MUST BE PROTECTED!!!

This duology really comes to life when you're reading them. Bardugo's talent in materializing characters is just sooo freaking good. The characters are so amazingly made. Salute.

For me I think the scene that stood out the most was when Wylan found out *spoiler* that his mom was alive. When he met her again, and he was left alone with her and he played her the flute it broke my heart because I couldn’t begin to imagine what pain he was going through with trying to comprehend that his mom was alive and it was his father’s fault that she was sent away, and that she couldn’t recognize Wylan, and her trying to tell them that she was a VAN ECK! When they showed Wylan and Jesper the paintings and they were all of young Wylan it made me realize how much Van Eck has taken from her. Her own husband had taken away her only son, her everything. And when Wylan went outside with Jesper and he said to Jesper “Remember when I said my father wasn’t a bad person?” and then he fell on the floor and started crying, I literally was sobbing during that scene. Wylan came from a broken family with a mentally abusive father who tried to kill him and abandoned him and a mother who he just now found out was alive! I love that Jesper just told him that his father would pay, and he reminded Wylan that they are doing this job to take down people like his father. This was such an amazing scene, and the interaction between the two characters was amazing, and how Jesper managed to keep Wylan’s spirits hopeful was amazing. Well done Leigh. Well done

YES YES YES ANOTHER BOOK ABOUT INEJ & KAZ AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP PROGRESSING !!

The part where the council of tides actually come to Kaz was epic ... Alys van Eck was funny too

I have been waiting for 84 years.....I screamed when I got the notification😅😄

Omg when Jesper accidentally kissed Kuwei instead of wylan I swear my heart stopped. POOR WYLAN

What about the Princess and the Barbarian scene right before Nina and Matthias were entering the Ravkan Delegation😂😂😂

Okay so what I want is a third book (obviously) where Kaz and Inej sail the seas and stop slavers, and Jesper (who's still struggling with his gambling addiction) and Wylan (who is being taught by Jesper how to read) adopt Nina in order to help her deal with the loss of Matthias and the addiction... but then she remembers Matthias's dying wishes and the three of them go out to find the druskelle and teach them about the Grisha. And the entire thing is just that. Kaz and Inej chatting and fighting etc, Wylan and Jesper being generally adorable while trying to keep Nina away from parem, while journeying through Fjerda. And then Nina would leave Jesper and Wylan and go out on her own, because it's her duty, not theirs, and she has no right to put them in danger. And she can meet the kid that killed Matthias, and she can stop herself from killing him because THAT"S NOT WHAT MATTHIAS WOULD WANT and it would be amazing. Meanwhile Jesper and Wylan have their own problems (not so sure about that yet but whatever). It wouldn't even have to have a really solid plot. Like, honestly, I don't even need any of this. Just some good solid fighting and shooting and stuff, and lots of them sitting around and talking. Or just a book. They can just sit in circles, I DON'T CARE.

It took Christine so long to read crooked kingdom when I seen the tittle I scream and clicked on it so fast

What a coincidence, I finished this today what the hell hahaha. I LIVE FOR JESPER AND WYLAN WOOH

My favourite (and most heartbraking) scenes where the ones about Wylan's past, and what he discovers about her mother, I love his character and it hurted so much and at the same time it was such a powerful moment. I also loved when inej says "I will have you with no armour or I wont have you at all", plus when Kaz tells her he would have rescued no matter what, and Matthia's last chapter, when he gets home knowing that Nina is safe 💔💔

I'd love reading more about KAZ and INEJ.

I put down Tower of Dawn to watch this.

I love how you explained it so well(while you also fangirled about everything like me😂). My least favorite scene tho was when Matthias got hurt and-and--- I can't say it without tearing up. I love this channel, it's really great and I love seeing other people's perspective on books that I've read. Also, I wish Leigh Bardugo could make a third book[even tho it's a duology] becuz I feel as if Bardugo didn't explain enough for me, and that more is *supposed* to happen. Maybe I just like it too much. Maybe I just want a third book. Maybe after this I'll write a fan fiction becuz it's the closest thing I can have to a third book.

I friggin adore this duology. Ocean's Eleven as Fantasy books! 🙌🙌

The six of crows duology is sooo 'suicide squad done right'!!! I also can't help comparing them with the inner circle frm acotar trilogy but i love this crew so much more. And the chemistry between nina and inej just blew me up!! Oh! I love them all🤧

Kaz bluffed about something similar, at the beginning of Six of crows

Kaz Brekker has his doppelgänger which is Julian Blackthorn.

The red part of the hardcover is soooo beautiful !!

I would definitely would like to see more of Kaz and Inej.

Of course the last KANEJ scene was my favourite part !!

I adore this girl because she always sounds like shes drunk while talking about books and thats how i prefer my literature

I love how i really did not like any of these characters in the beginning of Six of Crows, but by the end of Crooked Kingdom I was crying because I didn't want to stop reading their stories. I also love how the end of Crooked Kingdom was a resolution but also left many open ends that can be possssssibly picked up on for a continuation of the story.

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS BOOK TALK FOR MONTHS NOW FINALLY!! Thank you Christine

your reaction to Sturmhond, Genya and Zoya would have been so much more fun had you read the Grisha Trilogy earlier

when kaz called jesper jordie... i cant

I haven't even read Crooked Kingdom and I'm watching this because well... Christine

The last scene you spoke about really got me as well. Kaz is just so dang amazing.

It's been months since I've read this and I cried a lot and YOU'RE MAKING ME CRY JUST THINKING ABOUT IT AGAIN. I LOVE THESE CHARACTERS SO MUCH. My heart. I love your booktalks! 💕

The part where Inej is injured and Kaz is fixing her bandages and her shoulder is revealed, that scene for me was so impactful. We watch the battle of Kaz with touch and want for touch. We see him try and get absolutely fried by how his body and mind were completely ruined by the firepox and the outcome of Jordi's death. Every gentle part of Kaz was killed that awful night, but in this scene we see him try to reach and find it again. But it is blocked by the trauma of what happened and that is so sad. Kaz is the essence of a weapon, he has different drives from people we are used to, his main focus is to get revenge with Pekka and so when we watch him try to carve a route of normalcy, a route back to who he was before he died in the barge emotionally, to watch it fall apart and still be such an internal conflict, is unbelievably poetic and heartbreaking. Kaz is a survivor but the parts of him Inej searches for did not.

Them outsmarting the auction with the tide makers!!!! I wasn’t expecting that part

What scenes stood out to me? ALL OF THEM! I seriously can't get this book out of my head. The entire thing was amazing and the characters were fantastic. I wish we had more time with all of them!

Christine!!! I know you probably have so many books to read that it's immensely stressful, but I wanted to suggest you pick up the Falconer by Elizabeth May. The final book in the trilogy just came out, and it ended so beautifully. There's no hype around this series, and I feel like it deserves more recognition. Love your videos!!❤️

KAZ’S MIND IS JUST ....AHHHHH

The moment the spoiler free part was over and you immediately became sort of emotional! Exactly my emotions throughout the entire book haha. It's been quite some time since I read it and forgot quite a bit about it already so thanks for reminding me about so many amazing parts of this book!

I didn't really cry throughout the book, but considering that I just finished it and decided to watch your book talk right afterwards, this is literally all of the emotions and thoughts that were going on in my head as I read it.

I CANT BELIEVE THERES GOING TO BE A THIRD BOOK TO THE DUOLOGY I CANT WAITTTTT

I've been waiting for this book talk since 4 days after Crooked Kingdom first came out. I was so happy when I saw the thumbnail.

Finallyyyyy you read Crooked Kingdom!!

When Sturmhond appeared I was literally screaming because I just love him so much. I fell in love with him in The Grisha Trilogy and I just ugh omg. I love him.

I recommend reading the first Grisha Trilogy Book because then you will have a good foundation for Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom.

I like when Kaz "kisses" Inej's shoulder 😗And when Kaz called Jesper "Jordie" and I was like, is Kaz starting to see Jesper as his "new" brother? And when Jesper kills the shu soldier with the weevil, and when Van Eck gets arrested and starts shouting at Wylan and everybody starts to realize what kind of man he is.

You HAVE to read Grisha trilogy!!!

I loved the friendship between Nina and Inej. They're my favorites. Inej is just so cool and has a good heart despite all she's been through and Nina is hilarious with her witty banter. Lol

Okay but Nina and Matthias don't get enough love 😤 they are the most underrated couple why is no one talking about them ahhh

I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!! Let's see how you explain it...

yessss i've been anticipating this booktalk for so long!!!

I have been waiting for this booktalk for so long!! I also need to read the Grisha books now because I'm so curious

I can't watch the whole video cause I've only read six of crows 😢😢

OMG FINALLY I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS SINCE CROOKED KINGDOM WAS RELEASED!!! GURL, WHERE U BEEN?!!!

My favorite scenes were anything with Wesper. I mean, Wylan saying he'd like to make a down payment after Jesper flirtatiously says he charges a steep fee? Or Jesper's poetic description of the feelings he has during their first (real) kiss? Incredible.

And, yup... There is going to be a third sometime in the future.