A review by kimmag92
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

adventurous dark fast-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? It's complicated

2.75

I think I would have enjoyed Shadow and Bone much more had I read it in high school. I found much of what happens to Alina to have been very convenient.  For example, any time she gets in trouble it quickly and easily gets resolved. I also found the Darkling grooming her to be a bit uncomfortable. As well, I found many of the characters to be standard stock characters and how Botkin was written felt a bit racist.  
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