2014/10/21

Book Review: Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

Title: Shadow and Bone
Author: Leigh Bardugo
Published: 2012
Language: English
Pages: 358
Rating: 4/5

This is the first book in The Grisha trilogy.


Summary:
The great nation of the Ravka has been torn in two, separated by a dangerous darkness filled with monsters who feast on human flesh...

Alina Starkov is a mapmaker in The Second Army, about to try to cross the Shadow Sea, and when her best friend is attacked in the middle of it, she reveals a power no one has seen in ages and that could save them all.

But when Alina is whisked away to court to live among the Grisha, nothing is as it seems...


Review:
I really enjoyed this book. I felt immediately transported into this world and this story. Straight off, this is fast-paced and exciting. Plus points for a really cool map in the beginning of the book.

It took me a little while to truly connect with some of the characters, but it grew slowly over the pages. I really ended up liking the voice of the main characters.

The only thing that bothered me was how so much of Alina's actions feel purely based on love, being torn between two guys. I wanted more independence and personal growth and reflection.

The ending surprised me, and that was a redeeming quality. It was overall a really fascinating story and I think this was a good first in a series. I'm really excited to read more!

I would recommend this to those who enjoy fantasy and romance.
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