A great start to an intriguing trilogy. I loved the Russian elements of the book’s atmosphere. The Darkling is an appropriately terrifying villain. I’m looking forward to reading the sequel!
I read the sequel to Shadow and Bone before I had a chance to post the above review (I just couldn’t wait any longer!), so I thought I might as well just add this on here. Siege and Storm continues the wonderfully twisty storyline of Shadow and Bone. It’s the second book of the Grisha trilogy, but it does not suffer from the typical afflictions that second books usually do. Bardugo provides the perfect blend of suspense and humor. This is a trilogy that is well worth your time to read.
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I had every intention of writing a full review for this book, but I let too much time pass between reading it and writing about it to remember everything I wanted to say (won’t let that happen again). Here’s what I do remember – I loved the characters from this book. It’s about three sisters, who are descended from Jo March (who is fictional, of course, but go with it). The relationship and interactions between the sisters are drawn perfectly. I enjoyed the bickering just as much as the loving moments. I only wish that I would have reread Little Women by Louisa May Alcott before picking up this book. It’s been many years since I’ve read it, and many of the allusions were lost on me. This book is a fun look at the importance of family and how our ancestors shape who we are.
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