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.
So, I have some feelings about Shadow and Bone.
The world building is superb. Bardugo knows how to make her worlds come to life and she definitely does that with the Grishaverse. As I've already read the Six of Crows duology, it's interesting to get more of the Grisha side of her world than we received in the two books.
The story itself had everything I love about a fantasy. A fantastic magic system, a girl who has magic hiding in plain sight, a lovely childhood friendship that may turn to more, and so much more. I can't wait to read the next book in the series! I'm just disappointed that it has taken me this long to start this series.
Reading updates
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Started reading
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2 April, 2019:
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2 April, 2019:
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