A review by oxfordcommas91
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

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

4.0

I love Leigh Bardugo’s writing and was excited to dive into the Grishaverse because I’d heard so much good about it. 
This book was a straightforward and easy to understand dive into a magical realm heavily influenced by Tsarist Russia. The plot is fun, adventurous, and fast paced as the main protagonist quickly comes to terms with her newfound power and how to use it. It’s not overly complex but Bardugo does a good job in these books of setting up what is sure to be epic battles to come. There is a romance side plot that is fairly predictable but harmless and doesn’t interfere too much with the main storyline. 
While it’s not the most epic or interesting fantasy series I’ve started, I am looking forward to continuing the series!
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