Would Kaz And Inej Have Gotten Together In Shadow And Bone? It's Complicated

Since Shadow and Bone’s cancellation, many are wondering about the ultimate fate of one of the show’s most beloved couples, Kaz and Inej.

Summary

The cancellation of Shadow and Bone means that certain parts of the book series, including the romances, will never be brought to life on screen.
Kaz and Inej's relationship takes off in the sequel to "Six of Crows," where their desires become clearer and they struggle to be intimate and declare their feelings.
The end of Kaz and Inej's story is more satisfying in the books, as the on-screen adaptation leaves their relationship on a negative note and focuses on other plotlines. Reading the books provides a better understanding of their story.

Now that Netflix has canceled Shadow and Bone after two seasons, many are wondering about the fates of their favorite Shadow and Bone characters, and namely, how the blooming romance between Kaz Brekker and Inej Ghafa ends. Shadow and Bone is a fantasy series based on two book series by Leigh Bardugo: the "Shadow and Bone" trilogy and the "Six of Crows" duology. The story takes place in a world where individuals called Grisha can use magic to summon elements or heal wounds. One day, a young soldier discovers that she is a Grisha with strange powers: she can summon pure light. Meanwhile, a group of criminals gathers to perform a major heist.

Shadow and Bone tells an intricate story, not only because it includes two book series, but because the world itself is vast and unique. The show had a lot to explain before it could get into the actual plot, and as a result, its first two seasons were not able to capture the entire story. Therefore, now that the series has been canceled, certain parts of the books will never be brought to life. One such aspect is the many romances of the series. The "Six of Crows" storyline in particular has many unfinished romances, and the most popular of all, Kaz and Inej, never got a satisfying resolution.

Do Shadow And Bone's Kaz And Inej Get Together In The Books?

For those looking for solid answers after Shadow and Bone's cancelation, Kaz and Inej do get together in the books: sort of. Netfix's Shadow and Bone sets the scene of Kaz and Inej's relationship by portraying the plot of "Six of Crows." Kaz and Inej are colleagues with very different worldviews, however, they seem to care deeply about each other. Despite these feelings, Kaz and Inej are dedicated to their work, and refuse to discuss their emotions. There is also the problem of their traumas, which get in the way of intimacy. During Shadow and Bone, Kaz and Inej's bond grows, but nothing truly happens between them.

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In terms of the books, Kaz and Inej's relationship really takes off in "Crooked Kingdom," the sequel to "Six of Crows." Kaz and Inej's desires become clearer, though they try to ignore them. Ultimately, Kaz is holding them back, so Inej gives him an ultimatum. She will not open her heart to him unless he tells her how he truly feels. After the major events of "Crooked Kingdom," Kaz makes an effort to show Inej his love for her by bringing her estranged parents to Ketterdam. Though the pair still struggle to be intimate and declare their feelings, this action brings them one step closer to being together.

Kaz And Inej Part On More Amicable Terms In The Six Of Crows Books

Kaz and Inej's story concludes with a sense of realism rather than romance or tragedy. Kaz's emotional scars make intimacy a challenge, and in truth, Inej is the one who's come closest to breaking through.

In this way, Kaz and Inej's story doesn't end in the most romantic way, but it is far from tragic. The end of their relationship actually makes a lot of sense. Kaz's trauma makes it difficult for him to be intimate with others, and in reality, Inej has come the closest to him. It makes sense that it would be hard for their relationship to take off, and in reality, it is better that they take that time, even if it is off-screen. If Kaz and Inej had moved forward like a regular couple, it would have erased all the important storytelling done for both characters.

The end of Kaz and Inej's story is also much more satisfying than what Shadow and Bone leaves audiences with. The couple definitely takes a backseat during Shadow and Bone season 2's ending in favor of more important plotlines, namely the new drug jurda parem. If Shadow and Bone had continued, the series would have been able to explore "Crooked Kingdom's" plotline, and with that, Kaz and Inej's growing relationship. But, unfortunately, audiences are left with a more sad, disappointing ending. Kaz and Inej's on-screen relationship never comes to fruition, and more likely than not, is left on a negative note.

Leigh Bardugo's Shadow and Bone Books In Order
Shadow and Bone	2012
Siege and Storm	2013
Ruin and Rising	2014
Six of Crows	2015
Crooked Kingdom	2016

Shadow And Bone Didn't Get To Complete Kaz & Inej's Storyline

In the end, Shadow and Bone did not get to complete Kaz and Inej's story which is quite a shame. In general, Shadow and Bone's timeline jumped around a lot, which left many aspects of both books feeling underdeveloped or rushed. If "Six of Crows" had received its own adaptation, or if Shadow and Bone was allowed to finish, then audiences would have been able to see the satisfying, slow-burn ending of Kaz and Inej's relationship. Although Shadow and Bone has been canceled, audiences are not totally out of luck. Leigh Bardugo's books are widely available to read, and definitely worth the time to see how exactly the story ends.