A review by angelsfw
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

“Like calls to like.” - shadow and bone.

Wow, this book absolutely blew me away. I’ve seen so many mixed reviews and I really didn’t expect to like it so much. The Darkling and I have a bit of a love hate relationship but I have to say he is such a well written villain. Mal is not totally unlikable in this book, but he did get on my nerves a few times especially when he was acting like he was entitled to Alina.

My only wish is that I was Leigh had spent more time explaining the Grisha and their powers. It got confusing at the start and its so important to the story that it almost seems like it was glazed over.

I will buy and read anything Leigh Bardugo writes. She is so amazing and this world she has created is beautiful.
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