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Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

aviationcat's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

jbabbitt's review against another edition

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5.0

So captivating! Couldn’t put it down whenever I was reading.

devan's review against another edition

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adventurous fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

I really enjoyed this first part of the trilogy. I’m excited to read more.

riri2250's review against another edition

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3.0

Very slow but also enjoyable, could’ve gone with more character back story and description.

baileea's review against another edition

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adventurous slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes

3.0

salli_darling's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

_miapaige's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

ecmcmahon's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

annmariematzker's review against another edition

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4.0

I loved this book! I truly fell for the Darkling and Mal and by the end I felt just as deceived as Alina. I loved the message, “there’s power in mercy” from Alina sparing the stag. My hope is that the next two books don’t tear Mal and Alina away from me.

enajait's review against another edition

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4.0

I haven’t read a lot of YA fantasy so Shadow and Bone was a little out of my comfort zone in terms of book preference but I really enjoyed it! The world was fascinating, the characters well developed and the ending made me question my judgement because I did NOT see it coming! 4/5 stars