The Demon in the Wood by Leigh Bardugo

The Demon in the Wood

Shadow and Bone #0.1

Leigh Bardugo

76 pages • first pub 2014 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy short stories young adult adventurous dark fast-paced

Description

Limited collector’s edition of the final book features an exclusive Darkling prequel story! Before he became the Darkling, he was just a lonely boy of extraordinary power. Get a look into the past that forged a brutal and brilliant leader.

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Moods

dark 85%
sad 41%
emotional 38%
adventurous 37%
mysterious 35%
tense 32%
reflective 10%
challenging 9%
informative 8%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 74%
medium 19%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 23% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 35% | No: 17% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 10% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.88

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