A review by rainbowspacewitch
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

adventurous dark hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Really enjoyed this book - it was a very quick read for me as I kept turning page after page. I started and finished the book today. Something in me isn't quite willing to give it 4 stars though. There were some passages in the book that felt quite juvenile in the way that they focused on friendships and looks and going to the big dance. I suppose they are young adult books, but that doesn't mean I have to like it! I guess I was disappointed that even in a fantasy novel the standard teenage tropes make an appearance. Saying that though, I can't wait to read the next one!
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