But when her regiment is attacked, Alina unleashes dormant magic not even she knew she possessed.

Orphaned and expendable, Alina Starkov is a soldier who knows she may not survive her first trek across the Shadow Fold - a swath of unnatural darkness crawling with monsters. The Shadow and Bone trilogy is a must-read for any fantasy lover, and it's easy to see why it has become a beloved classic in the genre. The trilogy is a perfect blend of fantasy, action, and romance that will leave readers captivated until the very end. She creates a vivid and intricate world filled with magic, intrigue, and complex characters. In the final book of the trilogy, Ruin and Rising, Alina is faced with her most significant challenge yet as she must confront the Darkling once and for all and decide the fate of Ravka.īardugo's writing is immersive and engaging, and her world-building is exceptional. This book also introduces the charismatic privateer, Sturmhond, who adds a new dynamic to the story. In Siege and Storm, Alina and her friends are on the run from the Darkling and are forced to make alliances with new and old allies to stop him from unleashing his power and destroying everything in his path. Along with the help of the mysterious and charming Darkling, Alina embarks on a journey to hone her powers and defeat the shadow fold that has split Ravka in two. In Shadow and Bone, we are introduced to Alina Starkov, a young orphan girl who discovers she possesses a rare and powerful gift that could save her country from the darkness that has engulfed it. The trilogy comprises of three books: Shadow and Bone, Siege and Storm, and Ruin and Rising.

The Shadow and Bone trilogy by Leigh Bardugo is a captivating and magical young adult series that takes readers on a journey to the mystical land of Ravka.

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