Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

Shadow and Bone (Shadow and Bone Trilogy, #1) (Grishaverse, #1)

by Leigh Bardugo

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.

Reviewed by alindstadtcorbeax on

5 of 5 stars

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I don’t know. It’s 5:32 in the morning. RTC
Siege & Storm in hand. Gonna start it regardless of being kinda tired. This is what happens when your greyhound barks her head off at you at 2 in the morning to go outside.

5/29/18 - 4.5 stars. Solid world & character building, and character building- except for Mal. Great about how he’s this great tracker & all but... he & Alina are supposed to have something that I just do not feel at ALL. He seems just whiny and kind of, no completely, BLAND, esp with Alina.

However, I have genuine love for Alina, & was constantly rooting for her. I think the way her character was continually growing was beautiful to watch. As are her relationships with various people. Genya, anyone?!?!?

Also, I had an awkward, odd love for the darkling that waxed, waned & quickly dissipated. He’s just a super dangerous & powerful emo kid Lol

This one had a solid beginning, middle, and ending. No complaints here!

Lovelovelove ♥️

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