Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

• AUTHOR: Leigh Bardugo
• COVER: Softcover

Synopsis:
In Shadow and Bone, the first book in the Grishaverse trilogy, Leigh Bardugo introduces readers to a war-torn world of magic and mystery. Orphaned and seemingly ordinary, Alina Starkov discovers a dormant power within herself that could be the key to saving her country. Thrust into the world of the elite magical military—the Grisha—Alina is swept into the glittering world of power, secrets, and shadows. As she trains under the mysterious and alluring Darkling, she must navigate a treacherous landscape where nothing is as it seems—and power comes at a price.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Epic Worldbuilding: Enter the richly imagined Grishaverse, with its unique magic system and Russian-inspired setting.
• Magnetic Antihero: The Darkling is as compelling as he is dangerous, adding irresistible tension and moral complexity.
• Coming-of-Age Journey: Follow Alina as she grows from a frightened girl into a powerful force who must decide what kind of hero she wants to be.
• Start of a Phenomenon: The gripping beginning of the series that inspired the hit Netflix adaptation Shadow and Bone.