Shadow and Bone pdf por Leigh Bardugo
"Shadow and Bone" is the first book in Leigh Bardugo's Grisha Trilogy. The story is set in the magical land of Ravka, where the nation is divided by a barrier of darkness known as the Shadow Fold. Alina Starkov, an orphan and mapmaker's assistant, discovers she has a unique power that could potentially save Ravka from the Shadow Fold.
As Alina begins to understand and control her power, she is taken under the wing of the Grisha, Ravka's magical elite. She also catches the eye of the Darkling, the leader of the Grisha, who sees her as the key to destroying the Shadow Fold once and for all. But as Alina navigates her new life as a Grisha, she also becomes embroiled in political intrigue and must decide where her true loyalties lie.
Throughout the book, Alina struggles to come to terms with her identity and her place in the world. She is torn between her loyalty to her childhood friend and fellow soldier, Mal, and her growing attraction to the Darkling. As she delves deeper into the world of the Grisha, Alina learns that their power comes with a heavy price, and that not all of them are as benevolent as they seem.
Bardugo's world-building is rich and complex, drawing on Russian folklore and history to create a vivid and immersive setting. The characters are well-developed and complex, each with their own motivations and desires. The relationships between them are nuanced and layered, and the romance is slow-burning and satisfying.
"Shadow and Bone" is a captivating and thrilling start to the Grisha Trilogy, with plenty of action, intrigue, and romance to keep readers hooked. It explores themes of power, identity, and loyalty, and sets the stage for a larger conflict that will continue throughout the series. Fans of fantasy and YA fiction will find plenty to love in this book, and the series as a whole.