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Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

_skysreads_'s review

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adventurous informative slow-paced

3.5

anawalt's review against another edition

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4.0

Great theme and creativity, but it felt rushed

fatimareadsbooks's review against another edition

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3.0

The rating's closer to 3.5 stars.

millylewis's review

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

3.75

agentks_26's review

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

adoereading's review against another edition

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4.0

[3.5 stars]

I have to admit I spent more time on the fence about Shadow and Bone than any other book I have read. There were bits I liked and other parts I disliked. I love the concept and the characters, but maybe not how it was written.

I felt some of the major turning points should habe occurred near the end. I really disliked how Alina came to have her power show because it felt like she quickly did the opposite pages later. There is a lot I could comaplain about, but I'll save it.

evielittlestone's review

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

2.5

cmitchell2781's review against another edition

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5.0

I very much enjoyed this book. I've put off reading it for a while, and I'm glad I finally picked it up. I loved the character Alina grew to be. The writing was well paced and the story really captured the reader. I look forward to reading the next book.

anajuliamde's review

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5.0

desperately needed a reread after whatever the hell was season 2

fishykaja's review against another edition

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3.0

I don't hate it, but I don't love it either. I suppose booktok hyped it so much, I thought it's gonna be excellent. The plot is simple and intriguing and I finished it in one sitting, but I expected more drama... It's definitely perfect for people who aren't too much into deep and intimidating books.