The nation of Ravka is destroyed by monsters and darkness. No one could've guessed That orphan Alina has the power That Could destory Ravka's enemies and threats. Suddenly she's seeing herself becoming a part of the Grisha, the magical elite of the Kingdom. And in the midst of Ravka's Largest battle, Alina's heart is struggeling between her childhood friend and the time Darkling, The Dangerous Leader of the Grisha. Leigh Bardugo set forth in Ravka story, on the territory of today's Russia, Whose culture has a big influence on how this story feels. The story's strong features are not any high tech gadgets, but one power, traditions and elemental magic did hold the reader's attention easily. The First Thing That Comes to my mind when i think about SHADOW AND BONE is darkness. It's a lot about was, fighting for justice and against evil. But there's time for friendship and love, too. Alina and Mal's is an original love story, one I would not have wanted to be any different. They grew up together and have been friends for as long as They Can Remember. Now Alina's feelings are changing and you desperately Hope that time's have, too. Because, honestly ladies, he's a very good catch. Strong and loyal and passionate. You definitely want him at your side When it's time to face off the evil enemies. It's like theywere cut out of the very same fabric. Frayed and a little bit beaten, cut here and there, patched up. They were separated on Their journies to become the person They are today. And now sewn together, reunited, They are only stronger than before. They stand for a bond and cloth That can not be torn too easily. All the while the Darkling is reigning at the nation with iron fist. He holds great power over Alina, too, is even Considered a legit love interest. Many, many girls will fall for his dark magic.
5/5 ***** SHADOW AND BONE - A dark and original read, set in a winter wonderland of magic and cruelty with an old soul.
Leigh Bardugo Introduces us to a world full of dream-like beauty. Magicians and witches, soldiers and lovers. You feel the magic Practically drifting off the pages and filling up your imagination jar. SHADOW AND BONE is fabricated like your classic, old, very skillfully written fairy tale.
