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by Leigh Bardugo
Shadow and Bone follows Alina Starkov, an orphan and soldier in the war-torn land of Ravka. During a dangerous mission through the Shadow Fold—a dark, monster-filled expanse—Alina discovers she possesses a rare and powerful magical ability that could be the key to destroying the Fold. She is taken to the royal court to be trained among the Grisha, an elite group of magic users led by the enigmatic Darkling. As Alina grows stronger, she becomes entangled in political intrigue and begins to question the true intentions of those around her. Caught between light and darkness, Alina must learn to trust herself and embrace her power. The novel explores themes of identity, power, love, and the struggle between good and evil.
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