First published 2017
Alina Starkov lives in a world where darkness dominates and science battles ancient beliefs. When she discovers she possesses extraordinary abilities, she realizes she might hold the key to saving her homeland. But wielding such power demands sacrifices she never anticipated. The complete trilogy follows Alina through Shadow and Bone, where she first learns of her gift, continues in Siege and Storm as the stakes escalate, and concludes with Ruin and Rising as she faces the ultimate consequences of her choices. Leigh Bardugo crafts a richly detailed universe where magic users called Grisha navigate political intrigue and supernatural threats. Alina must decide whether the cost of using her abilities to protect those she loves is worth the personal price she must pay. Her journey explores the weight of responsibility and the complex nature of power in a land where light and shadow wage eternal war.
Genres: romance, adventure, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: Shadow and Bone, Siege and Storm, Ruin and Rising
Period: Shadow and Bone Trilogy
1315 pages · Paperback · Square Fish