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See the Grishaverse come to life on screen with Shadow and Bone, now a Netflix original series.

Enter the Grishaverse with book one of the Shadow and Bone Trilogy by number one New York Times-bestselling author, Leigh Bardugo. Perfect for fans of Laini Taylor and Sarah J. Maas.

Soldier. Summoner. Saint. Orphaned and expendable, Alina Starkov is a soldier who knows she may not survive her first trek across the Shadow Fold - a swath of unnatural darkness crawling with monsters. But when her regiment is attacked, Alina unleashes dormant magic not even she knew she possessed.

Now Alina will enter a lavish world of royalty and intrigue as she trains with the Grisha, her country's magical military elite - and falls under the spell of their notorious leader, the Darkling. He believes Alina can summon a force capable of destroying the Shadow Fold and reuniting their war-ravaged country, but only if she can master her untamed gift.

As the threat to the kingdom mounts and Alina unlocks the secrets of her past, she will make a dangerous discovery that could threaten all she loves and the very future of a nation.

Welcome to Ravka . . . a world of science and superstition where nothing is what it seems.

Read all the books in the Grishaverse!

The Shadow and Bone Trilogy
(previously published as The Grisha Trilogy)
Shadow and Bone
Siege and Storm
Ruin and Rising

The Six of Crows Duology
Six of Crows
Crooked Kingdom

The King of Scars Duology
King of Scars
Rule of Wolves

The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic
The Severed Moon: A Year-Long Journal of Magic
The Lives of Saints

Praise for the Grishaverse

"A master of fantasy." -The Huffington Post
"Utterly, extremely bewitching." -The Guardian
"The best magic universe since Harry Potter." -Bustle
"This is what fantasy is for." -The New York Times Book Review
"[A] world that feels real enough to have its own passport stamp." -NPR
"The darker it gets for the good guys, the better." -Entertainment Weekly
"Sultry, sweeping and picturesque. . . . Impossible to put down." -USA Today
"There's a level of emotional and historical sophistication within Bardugo's original epic fantasy that sets it apart." -Vanity Fair
"Unlike anything I've ever read." -Veronica Roth, bestselling author of Divergent
"Bardugo crafts a first-rate adventure, a poignant romance, and an intriguing mystery!" -Rick Riordan, bestselling author of the Percy Jackson series

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12 - 17 years
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369 pages
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Orion Children's Books
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6 June 2013
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Leigh Bardugo is the number one New York Times bestselling author fantasy novels and the creator of the Grishaverse. With over one million copies sold, her Grishaverse spans the Shadow and Bone trilogy, the Six of Crows duology and The Language of Thorns. She was born in Jerusalem, grew up in Los Angeles, graduated from Yale University, and has worked in advertising, journalism, and most recently, makeup and special effects. These days, she lives and writes in Hollywood, where she can occasionally be heard singing with her band.

Find her website at www.leighbardugo.com and follow her on Twitter @lbardugo.

--This text refers to the paperback edition.

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Mesmerizing ... shiver-inducing, of the delicious variety. This is what fantasy is for - NEW YORK TIMES

A New York Times bestseller, it's like The Hunger Games meets Potter meets Twilight meets Lord Of The Rings meets Game Of Thrones; basically epic magical fantasy but completely for grown-ups. - STYLIST

When I closed the covers of this book, late at night, I drifted into a vivid dream bursting with midnight blue keftas and beautiful - but blinding - white light. Leigh Bardugo is a master storyteller, who draws you into her richly-imagined world and refuses to release you... even after you've turned the last page. Shadow and Bone has occupied my thoughts - day and night - ever since I began it - FEED ME BOOKS NOW

Shadow and Bone is YA fantasy exactly how I like it: deep, epic and full of action and adventure. I fell in love with the story when I was only a few chapters in, and the many twists and turns that followed kept me hooked right until the end. I'm really glad I read this book and I'm even more glad that I have the sequel sat waiting for me. I have no idea where Leigh Bardugo is going with her story, but I can't wait to find out. Read this if you're a fan of fantasy - you won't be disappointed! - WONDROUS READS

There is so much to love about this book... Leigh Bardugo knows her stuff. The pacing is superb, the climax is faultless, and the immaculate blend of fantasy, action and romance really did make this book 'unputdownable'. - REALM OF FICTION --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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A New York Times Bestseller

"Set in a fascinating, unique world rich with detail, Shadow and Bone was unlike anything I've ever read." --Veronica Roth, New York Times bestselling author of Divergent

Bardugo crafts a first-rate adventure, a poignant romance, and an intriguing mystery all in one book! --Rick Riordan, bestselling author of the Percy Jackson series

"Rich, satisfying, and gorgeous, laced with heart-pounding action and pitch-perfect romance." --Cinda Williams Chima, bestselling author of the Seven Realms series and the Heir series

"Mesmerizing. . . . Bardugo's set up is shiver-inducing, of the delicious variety. This is what fantasy is for." --New York Times Book Review

"The top fantasy book to read this year." --The Huffington Post

The darker it gets for the good guys, the better. --Entertainment Weekly

"Romantic and magical . . . Plenty of plot twists and betrayals kept us enjoying this richly crafted adventure until the very last page. (P.S. A do-not-miss for fans of Graceling.)"--Justine magazine

"Fast-paced and unpredictable, this debut novel will be a hit with readers who love dark fantasy." --School Library Journal, starred review

"This gripping debut novel, with a touch of magic and romance . . . will keep readers burning the midnight oil." --Shelf Awareness

Danger and duplicity abound . . . in this lavish portrayal of a country reminiscent of Imperial Russia. --VOYA

"A rich fantasy landscape, an inspired magical structure, and a gratifying emotional hook keep the pages whirring by until a final twist upends assumptions and lands us smack in the middle of a harrowing climax. " --Horn Book Magazine

"Filled with lush descriptions, intriguing magic, and plenty of twists, this memorable adventure offers action and intrigue mixed with an undercurrent of romance and danger." --Publishers Weekly

"The plotting is powerful." --Kirkus Reviews

"Bardugo weaves a captivating spell with lushly descriptive writing, engaging characters, and an exotic, vivid world. Readers will wait impatiently for the next installment." --Booklist

"A well-drawn world, full of deceit and mythology, populated by entirely believable characters. Full of truly surprising twists and turns, beautiful imagery and a protagonist it's impossible not to root for, this is a great choice for teenage fans of George R.R. Martin and J.R.R. Tolkien." --RT Book Reviews

"This is one book series you want to get hooked on." --Seventeen.com

--This text refers to the paperback edition.

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Gorgeous new edition with bonus material of this glorious sweeping fantasy, perfect for Game of Thrones fans. Lonely orphan Alina discovers she has a power that could save her kingdom. But with power comes a choice - between the seductive, powerful Darkling and her childhood friend, Mal. --This text refers to the paperback edition.

About the Author

Leigh Bardugo is a #1 New York Times-bestselling author and the creator of the Grishaverse (now a Netflix original series) which spans the Shadow and Bone Trilogy, the Six of Crows Duology, The Language of Thorns, and King of Scars--with more to come. Her short stories can be found in multiple anthologies, including the Best American Science Fiction & Fantasy. Her other works include Wonder Woman: Warbringer and Ninth House (Goodreads Choice Winner for Best Fantasy 2019) which is being developed for television by Amazon Studios. She lives in Los Angeles. --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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See the Grishaverse come to life on screen with Shadow and Bone, now a Netflix original series.

Enter the Grishaverse with book one of the Shadow and Bone Trilogy. This edition features exclusive cover art from the show!

Soldier. Summoner. Saint. Orphaned and expendable, Alina Starkov is a soldier who knows she may not survive her first trek across the Shadow Fold-a swath of unnatural darkness crawling with monsters. But when her regiment is attacked, Alina unleashes dormant magic not even she knew she possessed.

Now Alina will enter a lavish world of royalty and intrigue as she trains with the Grisha, her country's magical military elite-and falls under the spell of their notorious leader, the Darkling. He believes Alina can summon a force capable of destroying the Shadow Fold and reuniting their war-ravaged country, but only if she can master her untamed gift.

As the threat to the kingdom mounts and Alina unlocks the secrets of her past, she will make a dangerous discovery that could threaten all she loves and the very future of a nation.

Welcome to Ravka . . . a world of science and superstition where nothing is what it seems.

A New York Times Bestseller
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Read all the books in the Grishaverse!

The Shadow and Bone Trilogy
(previously published as The Grisha Trilogy)
Shadow and Bone
Siege and Storm
Ruin and Rising

The Six of Crows Duology
Six of Crows
Crooked Kingdom

The King of Scars Duology
King of Scars
Rule of Wolves

The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic
The Severed Moon: A Year-Long Journal of Magic

Praise for the Grishaverse

"A master of fantasy." -The Huffington Post
"Utterly, extremely bewitching." -The Guardian

--This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00C69IIVG
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Orion Children's Books; 1st edition (6 June 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
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Leigh Bardugo is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of fantasy novels and the creator of the Grishaverse (now a Netflix original series) which spans the Shadow and Bone Trilogy, the Six of Crows Duology, The Language of Thorns, and King of Scars—with more to come. Her short stories can be found in multiple anthologies, including the Best American Science Fiction & Fantasy. Her other works include Wonder Woman: Warbringer and Ninth House (Goodreads Choice Winner for Best Fantasy 2019) which is being developed for television by Amazon Studios.

Leigh grew up in Southern California and graduated from Yale University. These days she lives and writes in Los Angeles. For information on new releases and appearances, sign up for Leigh's newsletter: http://bit.ly/bardugonews.

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I finished this book in less than two days as it was that good!

Reviewed in Australia on 9 June 2020

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I was hooked from the first page and couldn’t stop reading.

I enjoyed all aspects of this book and found the Russian influence in a YA fantasy novel to be original.

I’m downloading the second now as I need to know what’s next in store for Alina, Mal and The Darkling.

Netflix have also announced that they are making this trilogy (and further books) in a tv show!

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Kristie Lee

Fascinating Fantasy Series

Reviewed in Australia on 20 February 2021

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This is a great introduction to this series. You can tell the book is pitched at a younger audience at times with the writing style, but the storyline is well developed, paced well and well written.

Like most series' the first book has a lot of world building, describing the who, what & where which at times becomes a little boring. In saying that the characters are engaging, Mel, Alina and the Darkling are dynamic and interesting and the grisha world is fascinating and multi faceted.

There is the unrequited love, a love triangle and a cliffhanger ending. I almost hope the Darkling redeems himself and doesnt become the series villain but i think i may be disappointed.

Overall a great first book in this series.

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Kelly

Hooked me hard

Reviewed in Australia on 16 March 2021

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Never before have I been so affected emotionally by a character so quickly than by reading Shadow and Bone. I experienced two bouts of emotion for the main character before I’d even finished chapter four! Admittedly I’d had a crap day before I started reading, but truly I put this down to the gifts of an incredible writer. I was dubious of the reviews before I started, but I’m now off to read Book 2 and definitely hooked.

The author doesn’t take a long time to do the world building, and doesn’t drag out the storyline unnecessarily. It can be a little difficult at first trying to remember the different Grisha talents and who does what etc, but thankfully the storyline isn’t overly complex so you needn’t get bogged down in trying to memorise each of those details in the beginning.

Enjoyable read and highly recommended.

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Chantelle

Surprisingly Disappointing

Reviewed in Australia on 9 April 2021

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After all the raving about Shadow and Bone, I was sorely disappointed. I struggled through it, feel an intense dislike for Alina, and am not really looking forward to the following two books just to get to Six of Crows (and to understand the new show).

Don't get me wrong - the story itself is decent. I do enjoy the Grisha powers. I just think the book is... empty.

The politics weren't fleshed out enough, the transition between Alina's emotions was too fast and didn't make sense half the time, and it feels as though the story's full potential is unrealised and the characters were too one-dimensional.

I'm hopeful though - many people have said that Shadow and Bone is the least enjoyable of the series. Hopefully I follow the trend and enjoy the second and third installments.

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Ang

3.5 stars!

Reviewed in Australia on 25 February 2021

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The only reason I picked up this book is so I can have a better context for when I start Six of Crows.
At some points, I liked this novel and at others I found myself getting bored. There's a lot of 'mundane' things that were described which could have been left out to move the story along further. The second half of the book did get considerably better and fast-paced. It's a quick and easy read, I read it in 1 night, and I'm looking forward to reading the second book in the trilogy.

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Moya Bawden

Brilliant characterisation and a superb story, in a fabulous world

Reviewed in Australia on 4 June 2020

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The characters in this are deliciously flawed. The baddy is beautiful, magnetic and curiously lonely. The goody is a bit of a grump with a howling self-confidence issue. The love-interest is... complicated. This book is both beautiful and visceral, it will make you laugh and cry - and grab for the next one in the series as soon as you've read it.

Ms Bardugo plays the human heart and curiosity like a virtuoso violinist. This was a gorgeous, quirky fantasy written with breathtaking skill. I can hardly wait to read it again, just to see how she's put all those layers together without seams. For the lovers of fantasy - or for those who like a little sass with their imaginary world Ms Bardugo is a rare treat. I highly recommend both the book and the series.

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Natalie Baker

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Reviewed in Australia on 11 August 2021

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This book is pretty good, a solid, enjoyable read. Perhaps not perfect but good enough.

My biggest dislike of this book is that it almost feels her power is handed to her at one point. Like a switch is flicked.it felt...cheap.

Also, her ability seems to have no set standard. At one point it is described as strong enough to cover a large area, and later only a few meters. So...that was odd.

But otherwise it keeps you guessing, with so many questions and keeping you surprised at every turn.

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Lily Sharp

This was just terribly written.

Reviewed in Australia on 29 July 2018

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Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo follows protagonist Alina Starkov as she discovers she has magical powers which could save Ravka. It reads like it was written by a 17-year-old, riddled with cliches, lame dialogue and generic, boring descriptions. Alina Starkov is one of the dullest, uninteresting, uninspiring female YA characters written, all the other characters are just as dull, stereotypical and unimaginative. It is not worth your time.HI

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Jess Gofton

Cut-out characters fail this fantasy world

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 May 2019

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Hoo boy. I don’t believe in not saying you didn’t like a book if you didn’t like it, but even I sometimes get nervous about criticising a beloved book on the internet – especially when everyone’s talking about said book because it’s being adapted for Netflix.

But here we are.

Now I’ve already told a bit of a fib there because I didn’t exactly dislike Shadow and Bone – I have read far worse books – but even going into it with lowered expectations, this is not the book I thought it would be.

I fell head over heels in love with Six of Crows last year and it’s now one of my favourite books of all time. Knowing that one of the characters from that book would be making an appearance in King of Scars, I knew I’d have to read her original Grisha trilogy even though it was never a series I was particularly interested in – and at least now I know my gut instincts about this book were right.

I’m not going to sit here and compare Shadow and Bone with Six of Crows because that’s not fair on so many levels. Six of Crows is a heist story while Shadow and Bone is very much a traditional ‘chosen one’ fantasy story, they just so happen to be set in the same world, and if nothing else this book reminded me just how much I love Six of Crows. I love that we can clearly see how much Bardugo is improving with each book because Six of Crows is a masterpiece, so I’m not going to hold it against her that her earlier novel isn’t as accomplished because that’s how being an author works. Usually, authors get better at their craft with each story.

Shadow and Bone has a lot in it to be admired. It’s easy to see how this trilogy took inspiration from and went on to inspire other Russian-inspired fantasy novels, and I did like the setting and the concept of the Shadow Fold.

My main problem with this novel was the characters. I’ve seen Alina Starkov on so many ‘Favourite Heroine’ lists (and that’s nothing against the people who love her at all!) but I found her so… frustrating, and kind of boring. I wanted her to make more decisions for herself earlier in the novel, not only when her childhood friend Mal was in mortal danger. I felt like she spent the entire novel letting herself be pushed around by everyone, and while it could be argued that this was to show her develop when she finally stood up for herself I felt like I never actually knew her well enough to care when she did.

Considering the country of Ravka has been at war for years and has a big shadowy mess of literal monsters in the middle of it, I felt like I spent far too much time with Alina’s boy problems. The Darkling and Mal, and I’m sorry to say this because I know the Darkling is beloved, were kind of boring. In fact especially the Darkling, for me. I don’t think I saw enough of Mal to really have an opinion of him, but I saw plenty of the Darkling and considering he’s literally described as ‘ancient’ in this book I didn’t expect him to act like an angsty teenager.

I’m sure he has some kind of tragic past, and knowing the kind of stories I know Bardugo can write I’m sure I’ll learn more about him and start to like him more as a character (not as a person) as the series continues, but in this book he was just a bully, and I have no interest in romanticising bullies. In fact he was the worst kind of bully by lying and making himself appear to be a friend first; even all the Grisha he was nice to he was essentially using for his own gain, which I would be fine with if he was doing it honestly, but trying to seduce Alina while she thought he was someone he wasn’t? Again I know he’s beloved, but I just thought he was a bit of a creep.

And I suppose that’s the point. At least I hope so. I can’t really be annoyed with the villain for being the villain, but he’s been so romanticised by fans that I was expecting him to be more sympathetic than he is.

As for Mal, I am so bored of the childhood friend who only wants the girl when he sees her with someone else. When he and Alina had scenes together I thought they were pretty sweet – I know, Grisha fans everywhere are aghast – but, like Alina, I didn’t know enough about him or the Darkling or anyone to actually care. Alina and Mal at least had a history between them, but the ‘romance’ between Alina and the Darkling came completely out of the blue for me – or at least it started a lot faster than I was expecting.

This book was published in 2012 and, reading it now, I could really tell. This is very post-Twilight YA with the love triangle featuring a girl with no gumption, a broody bellend and a childhood friend bellend. This is a better book than Twilight and, even though it might not seem it, there was stuff in this book that I did like a lot. My problem was I wanted to know more about the politics and the war and less about how Alina was wearing her hair.

The majority of Shadow and Bone was essentially a set-up for a wider story, but I can’t help feeling it could have been a few chapters at the beginning of another book rather than a whole book by itself.

I do understand why this book is so well-loved and this is very much just my opinion! I think I was ruined for this trilogy reading Six of Crows first, but I’m glad I read the books this way around because I might not have enjoyed this trilogy enough to be inclined to pick Six of Crows up if I’d read Shadow and Bone first.

If nothing else, Shadow and Bone was fun and fast-paced and, even though I didn’t love it, I’m hoping I’ll enjoy the rest of the trilogy and I think a Netflix adaptation will be really fun to watch!

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Grayemily

Abusive male love interests

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 June 2020

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I was disappointed in this book (and later this trilogy) mostly because both the male love interest seemed abusive. They're both their own version of male misogyny, one being possesive, jealous and controlling, the other being murderous, power hungry and manipulative. Every scene with them makes me uneasy and sad for the main characters inability to escape them and this doesn't seem to be the intention. From what I've read about the other books this gets significantly worse, leading to a miserable ending.

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She was one of the most powerful beings in this universe and the author throws all that away so she can be with some guy. This is a YA novel and we shouldn't be telling young adults and teens that this is what love looks like, being stripped of all that makes you special so a man doesn't feel inferior. I know that author was probably going for a "he loves me just way I am" situation but a relationship where you're not able to grow as a person is not a relationship worth fighting for (certainly not one worth losing all your superpowers for). I know the main character didn't intentionally loose her powers for a guy but the author made it so when she put the protagonist in the exact position the male love interest wanted her in.

It's a shame because the world is fascinating and the plot and premise is page-turning, it was ripe with opportunities of female empowerment but the author decides to keep her main charcter in a bubble and doesn't let her act like what she is, a being with God-like powers who should eventually (after some personally growth) act like that and not bow to insecure and violent men. Go read Six Of Crows (maybe my all time favourite book) it's in the same universe but the characters are incredible and compelling especially the women. Six Of Crows is the author's later work and clearly shows a significant characterization improvement and how the authors evolved as a person and a writer.

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Marianne

Why the Netflix UNREMOVABLE sticker ???

Reviewed in Canada on 3 May 2021

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I love it but whoever decided to put the Netflix unremovable sticker should be fired 🤷‍♀️

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Readinginpyjamas

Fantastic first book in the series!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 June 2020

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I was really excited finally dive into the Grisa Universe and I wasn't disappointed. Leigh Bardugo has captivated me with this intriguing tale were magic offers supreme power to those who know how to wield it.

The world-building is complex and with well-defined characters. The storyline has a perfect amount of action, peppered with relaxed moments so that the reader can breathe and contemplate everything that is happening in this book.

Based on Russian culture, Ravka is a land divided by war and split in two by a barrier of darkness called the Unsea in which terrifying creatures lurk, making it hard for anyone to cross it without being torn apart. Until Alina Starkov makes her way into the Fold. She's an apprentice mapmaker in the army who somehow saves her fellow soldiers when they enter the expanse of land where there is no light. She then discovers she's a Grisha, a person who has a magical ability. Alina has a rare power, one that can be matched only by the Darkling, the leader of the Grisha. The only problem is that she doesn't know how to wield it so she's sent to the royal palace to learn how to control her magic.

I like how Bardugo uses the contrast between light and darkness to convey the fact that sometimes things and events around us are as seen in just in black and white. The veil of naivety is torn from Alina's eyes when she discovers that everyone in the kingdom depends on her and sees her as their saviour. She is a strong heroine, full of wit and wisdom and has a kind heart. Her relationship with Mal, the boy who's always been by her side since they were orphaned as children, was heartwarming. They care deeply for one another but they just don't know how to express their feelings and that just confuses them and makes up for a lot of angsty moments. But as always my favourite character is the villain. The Darkling got my attention from the first moment and what a remarkable villain he is. He's a seductive and mysterious character, but at the same time frightening and very dangerous. His ability to control darkness turns him into the strongest and most feared Grisha of all time, making him an insightful strategist and an influential and charismatic leader.

Shadow and Bone is the kind of book that simply makes you visualize the scenes, like watching a movie. The characters gradually evolve throughout the book, but they do not forget where they started. Leigh Bardugo has created a unique and fantastic world, full of magic, adventure, power and suspense that will capture your hearts. I can't wait to read more!

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Miner

Came with an advertisement permanently attached to the cover

Reviewed in the United States on 6 August 2020

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I ordered the hardcover copy of this book and I was really excited to see the beautiful cover art just to find a Netflix advertisement permanently attached to the cover. At first I thought it was a sticker but no. They printed a netflix advertisement for the adaptation of the book on the cover. I really care about keeping my books nice, especially when I like the cover art. No where in the product description does it warn that the cover art is marred like this.

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