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Jul 24, 2021jatkison rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A captivating story with even more captivating characters! Leigh Bardugo’s “Shadow and Bone” builds an enchanting world, full of wonderful details, mysterious villains, and exciting twists! Bardugo creates a story about a girl who goes from zero to hero just like that. Alina must navigate how to use her newfound powers for the greater good, all while training under a general who has a much bigger destiny planned for her. This book was bursting with adorable friendships, complicated feelings, and a blooming romance that made my heart melt. The carefully thought out magic system was enthralling, and I was constantly in awe of the worldbuilding. I also found myself sucked into Alina's conflicted mind, wondering whether she would choose to fight to save her country from war, or choose to throw her country aside in order to spend a peaceful life with the boy she loves. I would recommend this fantastical book to any fantasy lovers or young adult readers. If you love plot twists, strong characters, adventure, magic, and the call of destiny, you certainly won’t be disappointed by this book!