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roxxie's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
a_reader_obsessed's review
4.0
4 Stars
This little prequel regarding the Darkling’s background embodied what I wanted (and didn’t get) for [b:Shadow and Bone|10194157|Shadow and Bone (The Shadow and Bone Trilogy, #1)|Leigh Bardugo|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1339533695l/10194157._SX50_.jpg|15093325]. It was intense, it had action, and it contained a burst of emotions and consequences all shaping the Grisha and how they became revered, almost to the point of being worshiped. Here’s hoping [b:Siege and Storm|14061955|Siege and Storm (The Shadow and Bone Trilogy, #2)|Leigh Bardugo|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1362166252l/14061955._SX50_.jpg|19699752] embodies more of the same!
This little prequel regarding the Darkling’s background embodied what I wanted (and didn’t get) for [b:Shadow and Bone|10194157|Shadow and Bone (The Shadow and Bone Trilogy, #1)|Leigh Bardugo|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1339533695l/10194157._SX50_.jpg|15093325]. It was intense, it had action, and it contained a burst of emotions and consequences all shaping the Grisha and how they became revered, almost to the point of being worshiped. Here’s hoping [b:Siege and Storm|14061955|Siege and Storm (The Shadow and Bone Trilogy, #2)|Leigh Bardugo|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1362166252l/14061955._SX50_.jpg|19699752] embodies more of the same!
kamohelom___'s review
3.0
"I am Grisha. The shadows do my bidding"
Definitely loved this. My first time going into Grishaverse and I was welcomed with open arms.
Definitely loved this. My first time going into Grishaverse and I was welcomed with open arms.
snicf's review
3.0
It was really sad in a way I wasn't expecting.
However, it didn't make me change anything I was feeling about The Darkling because I always understood and sympathized with his reasons. It was him being weird with Alina that gave me the ick, and while this was trying to somewhat show why he maybe acted like that, it didn't change my mind.
However, it didn't make me change anything I was feeling about The Darkling because I always understood and sympathized with his reasons. It was him being weird with Alina that gave me the ick, and while this was trying to somewhat show why he maybe acted like that, it didn't change my mind.
lianaet's review
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Interesting little short story, though the inclusion of it in the back of the last Shadow and Bone book is... a weird choice to me. Well written and gives a little insight to how the Darkling was growing up, but also a little late to be bothering with that.
izzys_internet_bookshelf's review
3.0
3/5
Little prequel to S&B and gives some intriguing insight on Aleksander.
Little prequel to S&B and gives some intriguing insight on Aleksander.
danacanterino's review
4.0
Adoro cada vez más al Darkling, y si bien la historia me encantó creo que necesito más del pasado de este personaje. Ojalá aparezca más en los libros.
Estoy enamorada de este mundo.
Estoy enamorada de este mundo.