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Book Boyfriends: Kaz Brekker

SOLAI RAMASUBRAMANIYAM ‘27 and RITHIKA GUNASEKARAN ‘27

February 5, 2026

Kaz Brekker, from the novel Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo, is the third candidate for the “book boyfriends” special Valentine’s series.

Kaz Brekker

Six of Crows

Author: Leigh Bardugo

CHARACTERISTICS

“Dirtyhands” — gets the job done no matter what

Willing to kill for her, does it get more dedicated than that?

Emotionally Unavailable — … except when it comes to her 🙂

Truly expresses himself with her and relies on her, such a green flag!

Grand gestures — shows her he really cares

Buys her a ship to help her get her revenge and finds her long-lost parents

MEMORABLE QUOTES

“She smiled then, her eyes red, her cheeks scattered with some kind of dust. It was a smile he thought he might die to earn again.”

“I would have come for you. And if I couldn’t walk, I’d crawl to you, and no matter how broken we were, we’d fight our way out together-knives drawn, pistols blazing. Because that’s what we do. We never stop fighting.”

“I have been made to protect you. Only in death will I be kept from this oath.”

APPEARANCE

Tall, 6’0”
Lean and walks with a cane because of a limp
Pale skin and sharp jawline
Pitch black eyes
Wears dark, sharp clothing
Always wears leather gloves
Tattoos on right arm

AWARDS

Would die to protect her

Overcome trauma together

Desperate for her

Only vulnerable around each other

Respects her and her strength

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About the Contributors

SOLAI RAMASUBRAMANIYAM ‘27, Entertainment Editor

Solai Ramasubramaniyam is a junior and an editor for the Entertainment section. She has been with the newspaper since her freshman year and enjoys co-running the book review column. In addition to the Eagle’s Eye, Solai is an enthusiastic member of Battle of the Books, Writer’s Wings, Science Olympiad, and the EHS STEM Academy. During her free time, she loves to read (her favorites are The Kite Runner and Caraval) and to volunteer at her temple.

RITHIKA GUNASEKARAN ’27, Copy Editor

Rithika Gunasekaran is a junior who has been writing for the Eagle’s Eye for over two years and is now a Copy Editor. Outside of the paper, she is part of the EHS marching band, and participates in Battle of the Books, Peacock Society, Science Olympiad, and more. She also enjoys reading and spending time with her friends and family in her free time.