A review by wondereads13
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

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

4.0

Shadow and Bone is a classic YA book. It's got a chosen one, it's got a love triangle, it's got the magic users sorted into different talents with associated colors. It's not super original, but I did like it. Alina, despite seeming like a typical blank-slate protagonist, was actually pretty compelling because her initial lack of character is due to her confusion about her own identity, which develops throughout the series. The Darkling is a toxic abuser, please do not simp for him, and I don't get why people hate on Mal so much.
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