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A review by iris_ymra
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
When Alina first examined at Keramzin she had been able to conceal her Grisha power for the fear that she would be separated from her best friend Mal. Years later when they both serving in the regiment for their military service and had to cross the Fold, Alina finally released her power to protect Mal, for the same reason of fear of losing him.
Alina had been identified as the sun summoners. A Grisha powerful enough to change the state of Ravka, or as a dangerous mean when a dark power -- the Darkling -- owned her.
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The idea of Grisha world and power, is indeed a terrific idea and amazing. Certainly Leigh Bardugo has created a great fantasy world. In this book, although (for me) it isn't that thrilling how it progresses and didn't really put me on edge all the time, but the storyline and plot build up a surely gripping scene that I can't help but to anticipate for in the next book.
The book isn't heavy with multiple conflicts, should be an easy reading to engage with. Definitely an interesting characters' development, yet isn't far from the cliché. But, it's still fine for me, since I mainly focused on the storyline more than the characters in this book.
Ps. One problem too for me, since I read this book/series later than the other Grisha book, I kind of have the story spoiler and already know what to expect. Perhaps that reduces the thrill and excitement another bit.
Alina had been identified as the sun summoners. A Grisha powerful enough to change the state of Ravka, or as a dangerous mean when a dark power -- the Darkling -- owned her.
________
The idea of Grisha world and power, is indeed a terrific idea and amazing. Certainly Leigh Bardugo has created a great fantasy world. In this book, although (for me) it isn't that thrilling how it progresses and didn't really put me on edge all the time, but the storyline and plot build up a surely gripping scene that I can't help but to anticipate for in the next book.
The book isn't heavy with multiple conflicts, should be an easy reading to engage with. Definitely an interesting characters' development, yet isn't far from the cliché. But, it's still fine for me, since I mainly focused on the storyline more than the characters in this book.
Ps. One problem too for me, since I read this book/series later than the other Grisha book, I kind of have the story spoiler and already know what to expect. Perhaps that reduces the thrill and excitement another bit.