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.
This book was really good. I had heard about it from a book group I'm in so I thought I'd give it a try. I wouldn't say that it is my most favorite book but I would definitely read it again. The author's writing is very engaging and keeps the story moving well. I feel the characters a written pretty well. We learn enough of each character while still keeping them a little mysterious so that we may learn more about them as the story goes on.
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