10 Best Books Like Crooked Kingdom
If you loved Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like Crooked Kingdom are:
- 1Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor4.5
- 2An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir4.2
- 3Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo4.5
- 4The Bird and the Sword by Amy Harmon4.5
- 5Twilight by Stephenie Meyer0
- 6Caraval by Stephanie Garber4.3Series starter
- 7The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkoski0
- 8Kingdom of Bones by James Rollins0
- 9Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson4.0
- 10Graceling by Kristin Cashore4.1

After pulling off an impossible heist, Kaz Brekker and his crew find themselves double-crossed and fighting for their lives instead of celebrating their victory. With powerful enemies converging on Ketterdam to claim the secrets of a dangerous drug, the weakened team must wage a desperate battle through the city's criminal underworld. Their struggle for revenge and redemption will determine not just their own survival, but the fate of their entire world.
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Detailed Recommendations

Caraval
Start of Caraval seriesby Stephanie Garber
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a dreamlike and dangerous tone that will resonate with Crooked Kingdom fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Crooked Kingdom
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daughter of Smoke and Bone📚 Series starter | Laini Taylor | 4.5 | 2011 | 544 | Start a new series |
| An Ember in the Ashes📚 Series starter | Sabaa Tahir | 4.2 | 2015 | 480 | Start a new series |
| Six of Crows📚 Series starter | Leigh Bardugo | 4.5 | 2015 | 480 | Same author |
| The Bird and the Sword | Amy Harmon | 4.5 | 2016 | 336 | Similar vibes |
| Twilight | Stephenie Meyer | 0 | 2006 | — | Similar vibes |
| Caraval📚 Series starter | Stephanie Garber | 4.3 | 2017 | 416 | Start a new series |
| The Winner's Curse📚 Series starter | Marie Rutkoski | 0 | 2014 | — | Start a new series |
| Kingdom of Bones | James Rollins | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| Sorcery of Thorns | Margaret Rogerson | 4.0 | 2019 | 456 | Similar vibes |
| Graceling | Kristin Cashore | 4.1 | 2008 | 471 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Crooked Kingdom?
The most similar books to Crooked Kingdom are Daughter of Smoke and Bone, An Ember in the Ashes, Six of Crows.
What should I read after Crooked Kingdom?
After finishing Crooked Kingdom, readers most commonly pick up Daughter of Smoke and Bone next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Leigh Bardugo, such as Hell Bent.
Who writes books like Leigh Bardugo?
Authors similar to Leigh Bardugo include Jessica Townsend, Lisa McMann, Jasper Fforde, Erin Hunter, Andrew Peterson.
What genre is Crooked Kingdom?
Crooked Kingdom is a Fantasy novel by Leigh Bardugo, published in 2016. It features elements of Redemption, Revenge.
How long is Crooked Kingdom?
Crooked Kingdom varies in length depending on edition.
About Crooked Kingdom
Download the first four chapters of Crooked Kingdom for free!The highly anticipated sequel to the thrilling #1 New York Times-bestselling Six of Crows.Kaz Brekker and his crew have just pulled off a heist so daring even they didn't think they'd survive. But instead of divvying up a fat reward, they're right back to fighting for their lives. Double-crossed and badly weakened, the crew is low on resources, allies, and hope. As powerful forces from around the world descend on Ketterdam to root out the secrets of the dangerous drug known as jurda parem, old rivals and new enemies emerge to challenge Kaz's cunning and test the team's fragile loyalties. A war will be waged on the city's dark and twisting streets-a battle for revenge and redemption that will decide the fate of the Grisha world.











