I've just adopted six troubled teens, and I couldn't be prouder. Thank you, Ms. Bardugo.

I like magic, I like some romance, and I like a sketchy anti-hero, so Leigh Bardugo really tickled my pickle with Six of Crows.

This was the first Leigh Bardugo book I had ever read, and I was immediately impressed with the world she had created: the Grishaverse. It is difficult for an author to create a brand new world, but Leigh's world has so few holes and is so vibrant that I could almost feel the energy the city, Ketterdam, gave off.

And, I'm convinced Leigh could probably rob the White House of a TV or something and get away scot free. Kaz Brekker and his friends are pulling off a robbery that could make them rich beyond their wildest dreams, and Kaz comes up with this crazy plan with so many layers that an onion would be ashamed. The whole time I read this book, I was shook because each part of the plan was extremely complex and intertwined, which of course, makes Kaz look like the coolest and smartest human being ever. But Leigh Bardugo is the actual mastermind!

However, the best part of this book is Leigh's characters. I've adopted all six of the main characters: Kaz Brekker, Inej Ghafa, Nina Zenik, Matthias Helvar, Jesper Fahey, and Wylan Van Eck. She crafts complex characters with no shortage of flaws, and I love them all so much, that I'm going to dedicate half of my first blog post to introducing them:

• Kaz is the embodiment of an anti-hero, who doesn't even try to look for redemption (spoiler alert: a few dudes die because of him in the second chapter!). He has absolutely no moral compass, and would do pretty much anything for a few more kruge, the currency in Six of Crows.

• Inej Ghafa is truly the definition of an "unbothered queen", which is impressive considering that she has been a victim of sexual trafficking. But, she doesn't let that define her and doesn't spend the book feeling sorry for herself. Instead, she's this bad*** acrobat whose knives don't miss. Just reading about Inej Ghafa makes me feel empowered.

• Nina Zenik is a femme fatale. She is soft and dangerous at the same time. She is a Grisha, which means she has superpowers, so she will probably use her curviness and beautiful smile to charm the pants off of you and then use her superpowers to maim you. And you'll probably thank her for it.

• Matthias Helvar is a disciplined soldier who has been raised to hate Grisha, and he is a terrific example of character development. His discrimination against Grisha has been instilled in him since a young age, which is reminiscent of the world we live in: people are raised to hate a particular skin color or sexual orientation. Matthias Helvar is the cinnamon bun who reminds us it is possible to overcome prejudice. Matthias Helvar teaches us that love can trump hate, but it takes effort and humility.

• Jesper Fahey is the boy at school who dabs way too much and is always happy and energetic. He's way too lanky and reminds me of a newborn colt, not only because of his long limbs, but in the way that he is scared of the world and all it has to offer.

• Wylan Van Eck is so pure. He wasn't raised in the same dog-bite-dog world that the rest of the crew was raised in. Wylan also undergoes remarkable character development, and as readers, we root for him every step of the way. We watch proudly as he progresses from a nervous wreck into a slightly less nervous wreck. Just kidding. Into a beautiful, confident butterfly who has an uncanny talent for making explosives.

This was a 5 star book, through and through. Come and obsess over it with me!