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Orphaned by the Border Wars, Alina Starkov is taken from obscurity and her only friend, Mal, to become the protegé of the mysterious Darkling, who trains her to join the magical elite in the belief that she is the Sun Summoner, who can destroy the monsters of the Fol
Interesting enough, though not particularly meaty. A lot of setup, a middle that drags, and then a rushed move to the ending/pause point in the overarching story line. There are a number of secondary characters I hope are in the later installments of the series because they were some of the more interesting characters.
It's very light reading that won't strain anyone in the slightest, nor befuddle any expectations. It definitely has a YA feel, and not one of the more challenging YA books at that. The writing is competent without striking the reader as brilliant.
I was a little disconcerted to have my Kindle tell me I was 87% done and hit the last page. There's a lot of filler at the end, including lengthy excerpts from two of her other books.
Beyond that, you've got the usual suspects when it comes to themes. If you go in expecting the story not to tread any new ground, then it's palatable. If you're looking for something novel, this isn't it.
I'd say read it if you're a real fan of YA fantasy, particularly the "orphan/peasant/ordinary person who find they're actually super powerful." Sort of like Harry Potter, Luke Skywalker, Will Stanton, or a host of others. ( )
Let me first say this. I am aware this book has some issues. Especially at the end, a certain thing almost made me drop a star BUT this book made me feel joy at discovering this new world, a feeling that used to come to me so easily when I was young but now it is harder to spark. I just enjoyed the ride. ( )
La narración es excelente en todos los sentidos, y tiene un nivel de detalle magistral; vestimentas; tradiciones; distintas regiones; descripción de como es posible usar magia. Te hace sumergirte en la historia de lleno. Los personajes están muy bien desarrollados, a cada acontecimiento que ocurre en la historia el personaje aprende de él y lo integra en su forma de actuar. Buenos giros de guion y un villano ejemplar. ( )
This book sat right on the cusp for me. It was enjoyable enough, but I felt as if it was just teetering on the edge of being fantastic, but never took that final step. ( )
The point I am attempting to make via this very long and rather rambling article is that Shadow and Bone is absolutely knock-your-socks-off amazing and just so different from your average YA fantasy. It is addictive, beautiful, fantastical and I just can't recommend it enough. Literally everyone will love it: fantasy lovers; historical fiction lovers; magic lovers; lovers of strong characters and amazing relationships. And, of course, not forgetting the two gorgeous lead guys for us girls.
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For my grandfather: Tell me some lies.
Første ord
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The servants called them malenchki, little ghosts, because they were the smallest and the youngest, and because they haunted the Duke’s house like giggling phantoms, darting in and out of rooms, hiding in cupboards to eavesdrop, sneaking into the kitchen to steal the last of the summer peaches.
Citater
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He said gently, “When the leaves change color, do you call it magic? What about when you cut your hand and it heals? And when you put a pot of water on the stove and it boils, is it magic then?” — Before
“Now, what do you say, Alina Starkov?” he asked pleasantly. — Chapter 3
“I hope you don’t expect fairness from me, Alina. It isn’t one of my specialties.” — Chapter 7
I’d always assumed that Ravka’s hungry peasants and poorly supplied soldiers were the result of the Shadow Fold. But as we walked by a tree of jade embellished with diamond leaves, I wasn’t so sure. — Chapter 7
If a creature as gorgeous as Genya could fall for a skinny, studious Fabrikator, there might be hope for me yet. — Chapter 8
“I wonder sometimes how much we really understand our own gifts,” he mused. — Chapter 9
When I thought things couldn’t get any worse, they did. — Chapter 11
“A thousand girls would sell their own mothers to be in your shoes, and yet here you are, miserable and sulking like a child. So tell me, girl. What is your sad little heart pining for?” — Chapter 12
“There’s nothing wrong with being a mapmaker.” “Of course not. And there’s nothing wrong with being a lizard either. Unless you were born to be a hawk.” — Chapter 12
How was it that Genya had fallen so hard for someone so serious and so quiet and so seemingly oblivious to her gorgeousness? Or was that exactly why she had fallen for David? — Chapter 14
“There’s no such thing as too much champagne. Though your head will try to tell you otherwise tomorrow.” — Chapter 14
“The problem with wanting ... is that it makes us weak.” — Chapter 14
“You think I don’t love my son,” she said. “But I do. It is because I love him that I will not let him put himself beyond redemption.” — Chapter 16
“You should have listened to him, Alina.” — Chapter 19
“It’s not his fault,” I said with an empty laugh. “We all did our part to bring about the end of the world.” — Chapter 20
“I’ve given you power beyond all dreaming, and you can’t wait to run off and keep house for your tracker.” — Chapter 21
“Mercy.” He said the word as if he were tasting something unfamiliar. — Chapter 21
“Because if we start running tallies on stupid, you know who’s going to come out ahead.” — Chapter 21
This was the truth behind the handsome face and the miraculous powers, the truth that was the dead and empty space between the stars, a wasteland peopled by frightened monsters. — Chapter 22
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They are orphans again, with no true home but each other and whatever life they can make together on the other side of the sea.
Orphaned by the Border Wars, Alina Starkov is taken from obscurity and her only friend, Mal, to become the protegé of the mysterious Darkling, who trains her to join the magical elite in the belief that she is the Sun Summoner, who can destroy the monsters of the Fol
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It's very light reading that won't strain anyone in the slightest, nor befuddle any expectations. It definitely has a YA feel, and not one of the more challenging YA books at that. The writing is competent without striking the reader as brilliant.
I was a little disconcerted to have my Kindle tell me I was 87% done and hit the last page. There's a lot of filler at the end, including lengthy excerpts from two of her other books.
Beyond that, you've got the usual suspects when it comes to themes. If you go in expecting the story not to tread any new ground, then it's palatable. If you're looking for something novel, this isn't it.
I'd say read it if you're a real fan of YA fantasy, particularly the "orphan/peasant/ordinary person who find they're actually super powerful." Sort of like Harry Potter, Luke Skywalker, Will Stanton, or a host of others. (