Synopsis
Surrounded by enemies, the once-great nation of Ravka has been torn in two by the Shadow Fold, a swath of near impenetrable darkness crawling with monsters who feast on human flesh. Now its fate may rest on the shoulders of one lonely refugee.
Alina Starkov has never been good at anything. But when her regiment is attacked on the Fold and her best friend is brutally injured, Alina reveals a dormant power that saves his life—a power that could be the key to setting her war-ravaged country free. Wrenched from everything she knows, Alina is whisked away to the royal court to be trained as a member of the Grisha, the magical elite led by the mysterious Darkling.
Yet nothing in this lavish world is what it seems. With darkness looming and an entire kingdom depending on her untamed power, Alina will have to confront the secrets of the Grisha . . . and the secrets of her heart.
Shadow and Bone is the first installment in Leigh Bardugo's Grisha Trilogy.
Review
I cannot believe how long it has taken me to pick up this series. Like many others the mixed reviews had put me off. Also the rave reviews for the Six of Crows Duology put me off. I don’t always do well with hyped series but this was a breath of fresh air. Our lead characters’ tale from rags to riches and the intrigue around court life had me hooked and I now want to read all of this series and the next. The authors writing in engaging and well written. If you are looking for a solid, well written fantasy than I highly recommend this book and series.
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