The Darkling is a particularly well-penned character. The end result of this careful crafting is a well-developed and fairly complex cast of characters. Don’t worry though, neither the world nor character building is ever tedious Bardugo manages to seamlessly weave them into the story. Bardugo takes the time to fully flesh out the characters and the world in which they live. There is also a fair amount of action although, I would by no means describe this book as action packed. The story is perfectly paced and peppered with just enough uncertainty and suspense to keep you turning the pages. You enter a world in which magic is real, and the shadows contain more than just darkness. It transports you from the mundane to the fantastical. It is a captivating, escapist read that is deserving of every bit of praise that it has received.įrom its opening chapter, the book draws you in with its imaginative and riveting plot. Shadow and Bone has everything you could want in a young adult fantasy: a well-built world, lifelike characters, an interesting magic system, a charismatic villain, and of course, romance. Now, having finished the book, I can confidently say that I fall into the former group. Some people exalted it as a brilliant fantasy, while others proclaimed it a disappointment. Prior to starting Shadow and Bone, I had read mixed reviews of it. TLDR: A mesmerizing fantasy with all the trimmings: magic, an expansive world, suspense, romance, and unforgettable characters.
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