As much as I adored this novel, I hated reading it. Knowing it was coming to the end of the Grishaverse broke my heart, but I carried on reading anyway. Bardugo has, once again, proved herself to be the master of fantasy that she is. I have no doubt any other books she publishes, in this universe or the next, will be phenomenal as well. The plot twists keep coming in hard and heavy with Bardugo, as well; something I absolutely afore about her writing. You're always turning this way and that to think and guess what is coming next. A truly phenomenal writer.

I had to keep reminding myself that it hadn't been as short of a time span as I thought between Nina's plot points throughout this universe. I found myself getting annoyed at her and Hanne, but I ultimately liked them both a lot. Hanne's end was so powerful, I think, and I just solidified my love for her character even more.

The Monk's storyline was so frustrating. But ultimately it added to the effect of the novel and how highly I think of it as a whole. The Monk's end, although a long time coming, felt a bit lacklustre. This is mostly because we see it from another's point of view, so it doesn't feel as much the personal retribution and vengeance that a lot of people would want for him.

As with quite a few people, I initially hated Zoya and fell in love with Nikolai, so it was interesting to see these two thrown together in this duology. Their rapport was often reminiscent of his with Alina in the previous books, which I found comforting and familiar, but it was so interesting to see the cut-throat Grisha warrior walk alongside the charming, comedic King. Although their endings were extremely satisfactory and played true to their character and character development throughout this universe, I still find myself looking for more. I think that is just because I love this series so much, though, and don't want it to end. I sincerely hope the rumours of a third Six of Crows books are true as I would LOVE to see what Zoya has in store for Kaz and his crows.