Genre: High Fantasy (fictional world, magic)
Subjects: Young Adult Fiction - fantasy & magic, action & adventure, law & crime, revenge
In the world of Grishaverse, the leader of the Dregs gang is Kaz. He seeks revenge against his rival, Pekka Rollins for the death of his brother. He doesn't like to touch others so he wears black gloves, uses a cane due to an injury and has a reputation for being ruthless. Inej is a former brothel slave who was rescued by Kaz. He paid off her debts and trained her to be a spy for the Dregs. She is known as Wraith due to her stealthiness, can pick locks and is skilled with knives. Jesper is a sharpshooter and has a gambling problem but is well liked among the gang. Nina is a Grisha known as a Heartrender (healer) who helped other Grisha to hide their powers. She was captured by witch hunters but managed to escape. Matthias is a Fjerdan soldier who had previously captured Nina. They both escaped off of a sinking ship, but Nina turned him in as a slaver to save his live and he was put in prison. Wylan van Eck is the son of Jan van Eck, one of Kaz's rivals. He is part of the team because he is a demolitions expert and as a hostage if Kaz needs him. These six teenage misfits are hired by the council led by Jan van Eck to break into the Ice Court - the most heavily armed fortress in the world and free the creator of a powerful drug that enhances the paranormal powers of the Grisha people. As they get to the dock to begin their voyage, their ship is blown up and they discover that Pekka Rollins' gang is also after the creator. Luckily, Kaz is always one step ahead and they have another ship ready. The Dregs reach the Ice Court are taken hostage, allowing themselves to be taken into the prison where they promptly escape. They find where the creator has been kept and go to free him but find that he has died but his son is there trying to recreate his father's drug. The Dregs take the boy and escape. After multiple battles, the Dregs finally manage to make it back to Ketterdam to trade the boy for money. Inej is taken hostage by van Eck who also takes the money. Kaz begins to plan and vows to find Inej and get revenge. Bardugo has created a High Fantasy that quickly enthralls readers with the richly detailed characters and the twists and turns of the unpredictable plot. Readers will eagerly await the sequel.
Awards:
Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Young Adult Fantasy and Science Fiction 2015
YALSA's Best Books for Young Adults (2016)
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