Criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker is offered a chance at a deadly heist: break into the Ice Court - a military stronghold that has never been breached - and retrieve a hostage whose knowledge could change Grisha magic forever. To succeed would mean riches beyond his wildest dreams - but he cant pull it off alone .

. . A convict with a thirst for revenge.

A sharpshooter who cant walk away from a wager. A runaway with a privileged past. A spy known as the Wraith.

A Heartrender using her magic to survive the slums. A thief with a gift for unlikely escapes. Six dangerous outcasts.

One impossible heist. Together they might just be unstoppable - if they dont kill each other first. Fast, thrilling heist fantasy, boasting a brilliant new cast of characters. METROA full-throttle adventure .

. . crackling dialogue and sumptuous description.