Base-Breaking Character: Amongst all three series that make up the Grishaverse, Mal is easily the biggest Base Breaker of them all. He's either a flawed, but well-meaning character or an asshole whose faults are never acknowledged or called out on and never apologies to Alina for his behavior. note Which includes; calling her a whore for wearing the Darkling’s colors (even though he’s slept around with other girls). Kissing Zoya specifically to hurt Alina for "rejecting" him (she saw a vision of the Darkling while Mal hugged her, she flinched, he overreacted and he did not give her the chance to explain). Coping by getting into fights with other Grisha (for comparison, Alina had been in love with him for a few years, watch him get with other girls and never resorted to such unhealthy coping). Repeatedly moans about the fact that Alina hasn't paid him any attention while Alina's trying to keep a civil war from breaking out. Repeatedly moans about Alina's powers and makes it crystal clear that he wishes she never discovered them, even though she was starting to come into her own with them and not using her powers since childhood made her weak and frail. It's come to the point where some hope his worst traits are toned down or removed altogether for the Nexflix series.
Portmanteau Couple Name: Kanej, Helnik, Wesper, Alarkling/Darklina, Nikolina/Alinai, Zoyalai, Tamadia, Genyalina/Zoyalina (most Alina ships are combined in this way), etc.
Ship Mates: Most Six of Crows fans get along just fine when it comes to shipping.
