Bardugo, L. (2015). Six of Crows. New York, NY: Henry Holt and Company.
The leader of the Dregs gang is Kaz. He seeks revenge against his rival, Pekka Rollins for the death of his bother. 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 who helped other Grisha to hide their powers. She was captured Nina. They both escaped off 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.
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