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Shadow and Bone: Shadow and Bone

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Series: Shadow and Bone
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Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo is set in a war-torn world where a young soldier, Alina, discovers a hidden power that might be the key to saving her country. As she trains to harness her abilities, she navigates a complex landscape of politics and betrayal. Her journey is filled with unexpected allies and enemies, as she struggles to fulfil her destiny and protect the ones she loves.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to stories set in richly imagined worlds filled with magic and mystery. It follows a young orphan who discovers she holds a unique power that could change the fate of her war-torn world. Fans of intricate character dynamics, epic adventures, and a touch of romance will find this book captivating.

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Shadow and Bone: Shadow and Bone

Enter the Grishaverse with book one of the Shadow and Bone Trilogy by number one New York Times-bestselling author, Leigh Bardugo. Perfect for fans of Laini Taylor and Sarah J. Maas. Now with a stunning new cover and exclusive bonus material: A lost letter from Mal, The Tailor (a Genya story) and a Q&A with Leigh Bardugo.

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Enter the Grishaverse with book one of the Shadow and Bone Trilogy by number one New York Times bestselling author, Leigh Bardugo. Perfect for fans of Laini Taylor and Sarah J. Maas.

Now with a stunning new cover and exclusive bonus material: a lost letter from Mal, The Tailor (a Genya story), and a Q&A with Leigh Bardugo.

Soldier. Summoner. Saint. Orphaned and expendable, Alina Starkov is a soldier who knows she may not survive her first trek across the Shadow Fold—a swath of unnatural darkness crawling with monsters. But when her regiment is attacked, Alina unleashes dormant magic not even she knew she possessed.

Now Alina will enter a lavish world of royalty and intrigue as she trains with the Grisha, her country's magical military elite—and falls under the spell of their notorious leader, the Darkling. He believes Alina can summon a force capable of destroying the Shadow Fold and reuniting their war-ravaged country, but only if she can master her untamed gift.

As the threat to the kingdom mounts and Alina unlocks the secrets of her past, she will make a dangerous discovery that could threaten all she loves and the very future of a nation.

Welcome to Ravka... a world of science and superstition where nothing is what it seems.

Read all the books in the Grishaverse!

The Shadow and Bone Trilogy (previously published as The Grisha Trilogy)
  • Shadow and Bone
  • Siege and Storm
  • Ruin and Rising
The Six of Crows Duology
  • Six of Crows
  • Crooked Kingdom

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Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo has captivated readers with its masterful storytelling and richly imagined world, drawing comparisons to epic magical fantasies and appealing to fans of action-packed, deep narratives. Critics have praised the novel for its superb pacing, immersive atmosphere, and Bardugo's ability to keep readers engaged with unexpected twists and turns. As a New York Times bestseller, the book is noted for its blend of fantasy, action, and romance, ensuring an unforgettable reading experience.

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ISBN: 9781510105249

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 June 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion Children's Books

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Leigh Bardugo is the number one New York Times bestselling author fantasy novels and the creator of the Grishaverse. With over one million copies sold, her Grishaverse spans the Shadow and Bone trilogy, the Six of Crows duology and The Language of Thorns. She was born in Jerusalem, grew up in Los Angeles, graduated from Yale University, and has worked in advertising, journalism, and most recently, makeup and special effects. These days, she lives and writes in Hollywood, where she can occasionally be heard singing with her band.

Find her website at www.leighbardugo.com and follow her on Twitter @lbardugo.

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