The Gathering Dark (Shadow and Bone Trilogy, #1) (Grishaverse, #1)

by Leigh Bardugo

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The Shadow Fold, a swathe of impenetrable darkness, crawling with monsters that feast on human flesh, is slowly destroying the once-great nation of Ravka. Alina, a pale, lonely orphan, discovers a unique power that thrusts her into the lavish world of the kingdom's magical elite - the Grisha. Could she be the key to unravelling the dark fabric of the Shadow Fold and setting Ravka free? The Darkling, a creature of seductive charm and terrifying power, leader of the Grisha. If Alina is to fulfil her destiny, she must discover how to unlock her gift and face up to her dangerous attraction to him. But what of Mal, Alina's childhood best friend? As Alina contemplates her dazzling new future, why can't she ever quite forget him? Glorious. Epic. Irresistible. Romance.
  • ISBN10 1780621116
  • ISBN13 9781780621111
  • Publish Date 3 May 2012
  • Publish Status Cancelled
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher Hachette Children's Group
  • Imprint Indigo (an Imprint of Orion Children's)
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 224
  • Language English