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The Lives of Saints: As seen in the Netflix original series, Shadow and Bone

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The Lives of Saints is a beautifully illustrated collection that delves into the legends and lore of the Grishaverse, offering tales of magic, sacrifice, and heroism. Each story reveals the deeds and virtues of the saints, portraying a rich tapestry of the cultural and spiritual fabric that underpins the world of Shadow and Bone. It's an enchanting companion to the series, perfect for fans eager to explore the mythos in greater depth.
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This book may appeal to you if you are a fan of the expansive Grishaverse created by Leigh Bardugo or enjoy delving into fantasy worlds with rich lore and mythology. With intricate illustrations and vivid storytelling, it offers insights into the legendary saints within the Shadow and Bone universe, making it a delightful companion for existing fans or an intriguing entry point for new readers.

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The Lives of Saints: As seen in the Netflix original series, Shadow and Bone

See the Grishaverse come to life on screen with the Netflix series, Shadow and Bone -- Season 2 premiering March 16, 2023! As seen in the show, bring home a piece of the Grishaverse with this artefact from the world, complete with stunning full-colour illustrations.

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See the Grishaverse come to life on screen with the Netflix series, Shadow and Bone β€” Season 2 premiering March 16, 2023! As seen in the show, bring home a piece of the Grishaverse with this artefact from the world, complete with stunning full-colour illustrations.

Dive into the epic world of international bestselling author Leigh Bardugo with this beautifully illustrated replica of The Lives of Saints, the Istorii Sankt'ya, featuring tales of saints drawn from the beloved novels and beyond. Out of the pages of the Shadow and Bone trilogy, from the hands of Alina Starkov to yours, the Istorii Sankt'ya is a magical keepsake from the Grishaverse.

These tales include miracles and martyrdoms from familiar saints like Sankta Lizabeta of the Roses and Sankt Ilya in Chains, to the strange and obscure stories of Sankta Ursula, Sankta Maradi, and the Starless Saint.

This beautiful collection includes stunning full-colour illustrations of each story.

Read all the books in the Grishaverse!

The Shadow and Bone Trilogy

Shadow and Bone

Siege and Storm

Ruin and Rising

The Six of Crows Duology

Six of Crows

Crooked Kingdom

The King of Scars Duology

King of Scars

Rule of Wolves

The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic

The Severed Moon: A Year-Long Journal of Magic

Praise for the Grishaverse

"A master of fantasy." - The Huffington Post

"Utterly, extremely bewitching." - The Guardian

"The best magic universe since Harry Potter." - Bustle

"This is what fantasy is for." - The New York Times Book Review

"[A] world that feels real enough to have its own passport stamp." - NPR

"The darker it gets for the good guys, the better." - Entertainment Weekly

"Sultry, sweeping and picturesque. . . . Impossible to put down." - USA Today

"There's a level of emotional and historical sophistication within Bardugo's original epic fantasy that sets it apart." - Vanity Fair

"Unlike anything I've ever read." - Veronica Roth, bestselling author of Divergent

"Bardugo crafts a first-rate adventure, a poignant romance, and an intriguing mystery!" - Rick Riordan, bestselling author of the Percy Jackson series

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The Lives of Saints by Leigh Bardugo, an illustrated companion to the Grishaverse series and the Netflix show "Shadow and Bone," generally receives praise for its beautiful illustrations and engaging short stories about the saints in Bardugo’s universe. Readers appreciate the rich detail and the way it enhances the known lore, appealing to dedicated fans of the series. Some reviews mention it as a must-have for collectors and fans, though it might not engage those unfamiliar with Bardugo’s previous works.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781510108820

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 October 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Daniel J Zollinger

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 483g

Pages: 128

About the Author

LEIGH BARDUGO is the No. 1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Familiar and the Ninth House series, and the creator of the Grishaverse, which spans the Shadow and Bone trilogy (now a Netflix series), the Six of Crows duology, the King of Scars duology- and much more. Her short fiction has appeared in multiple anthologies, including The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy. She lives in Los Angeles and is an associate fellow of Pauli Murray College at Yale University.

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