A New York Times Bestseller
"Set in a
fascinating, unique world rich with detail,
Shadow and Bone was
unlike anything I've ever read." --
Veronica Roth, New York Times bestselling author of Divergent "Bardugo crafts a
first-rate adventure, a poignant romance, and an intriguing mystery all in one book!" --
Rick Riordan, bestselling author of the Percy Jackson series
"Rich, satisfying, and gorgeous, laced with heart-pounding action and pitch-perfect romance." --
Cinda Williams Chima, bestselling author of the Seven Realms series and the Heir series
"
Mesmerizing. . . . Bardugo's set up is shiver-inducing, of the delicious variety.
This is what fantasy is for." --
New York Times Book Review "The
top fantasy book to read this year." --
The Huffington Post "The darker it gets for the good guys, the better." --
Entertainment Weekly "
Romantic and magical . . . Plenty of plot twists and betrayals kept us enjoying this richly crafted adventure until the very last page. (P.S. A do-not-miss for fans of
Graceling.)"--
Justine magazine
"Fast-paced and unpredictable, this debut novel will be a hit with readers who love dark fantasy." --
School Library Journal, starred review "This
gripping debut novel, with a touch of magic and romance . . . will keep readers burning the midnight oil." --Shelf Awareness
"Danger and duplicity abound . . . in this lavish portrayal of a country reminiscent of Imperial Russia." --
VOYA "A
rich fantasy landscape, an inspired magical structure, and a gratifying emotional hook keep the pages whirring by until a final twist upends assumptions and lands us smack in the middle of a harrowing climax. " --
Horn Book Magazine "Filled with
lush descriptions, intriguing magic, and plenty of twists, this memorable adventure
offers action and intrigue mixed with an undercurrent of romance and danger." --
Publishers Weekly "The plotting is powerful." --
Kirkus Reviews "Bardugo weaves a captivating spell with lushly descriptive writing, engaging characters, and an exotic, vivid world. Readers will wait impatiently for the next installment." --
Booklist "A well-drawn world, full of deceit and mythology, populated by entirely believable characters.
Full of truly surprising twists and turns, beautiful imagery and a protagonist it's impossible not to root for, this is a great choice for teenage fans of George R.R. Martin and J.R.R. Tolkien." --
RT Book Reviews "This is one book series you want to get hooked on." --
Seventeen.com
