Shadow and Bone
The Shadow Fold, a
swathe of impenetrable darkness, crawling with monsters that feast on
human flesh, is slowly destroying the once-great nation of Ravka.
Alina, a pale, lonely orphan, discovers a unique power that thrusts her into the lavish world of the kingdom’s magical elite—the Grisha. Could she be the key to unravelling the dark fabric of the Shadow Fold and setting Ravka free?
The Darkling, a creature of seductive charm and terrifying power, leader of the Grisha. If Alina is to fulfill her destiny, she must discover how to unlock her gift and face up to her dangerous attraction to him.
But what of Mal, Alina’s childhood best friend? As Alina contemplates her dazzling new future, why can’t she ever quite forget him?
Glorious. Epic. Irresistible. Romance.
Alina, a pale, lonely orphan, discovers a unique power that thrusts her into the lavish world of the kingdom’s magical elite—the Grisha. Could she be the key to unravelling the dark fabric of the Shadow Fold and setting Ravka free?
The Darkling, a creature of seductive charm and terrifying power, leader of the Grisha. If Alina is to fulfill her destiny, she must discover how to unlock her gift and face up to her dangerous attraction to him.
But what of Mal, Alina’s childhood best friend? As Alina contemplates her dazzling new future, why can’t she ever quite forget him?
Glorious. Epic. Irresistible. Romance.
(summary from goodreads.com)
A great first book - hugely imaginative, loved the characters, loved the conflicted heroine. The use of the term "Darkling" threw me off a bit, since the last book I read also used that word in a completely different way. I survived the confusion. Very fast paced but not too rushed, very dark with a few precious light moments. It will be interesting to see where this one goes.
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A great first book - hugely imaginative, loved the characters, loved the conflicted heroine. The use of the term "Darkling" threw me off a bit, since the last book I read also used that word in a completely different way. I survived the confusion. Very fast paced but not too rushed, very dark with a few precious light moments. It will be interesting to see where this one goes.
Mom note: As
a mother of readers, I also
want to make a note to myself (and others if they care) why I would or
would not have my children read this book, because honestly, sometimes I
forget. This is a YA book, so everything is within YA strictures.
Violence: heavy; Profanity: none; Sex: moderate
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