A review by talkstofish
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

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

3.75

I started listening to this book because it was coming out as a Netflix series this week. The world and plot are interesting, but I do find that it follows a lot of young adult tropes. The main character focuses a lot on boys and looks, which is not my cup of tea. A girl who has a special power now being fought over by two men - one who promises power, and another her childhood love... and oh yeah, the fate of the world hangs in the balance. Overall, the good writing and plot kept me engaged long enough to keep going with it, and I’ll keep with the series.
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