Spoiler free even if you haven't read the first book in this series.  The action starts right from the beginning.  There is no time wasted to get straight to this plot full of twists and turns that kept me surprised.  I like to try and predict what is going to happen, but in this book I ... Read More »

Shadow and Bone was like walking through a version of Tolstoy's Russia that was filled with magic. So many little details reminded me of Tolstoy like the mention of saints, troikas, samovars, peasants, and even the names. The world building was incredible with details being revealed naturally throughout the story and even mentioned more than ... Read More »