89 pages • 2 hours read
Leigh BardugoShadow and Bone
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2012A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo, Alina Starkov, a junior cartographer’s assistant, discovers her unique ability to summon light while traversing the dangerous Shadow Fold. Brought under the protection of the powerful Darkling and trained as a Grisha, Alina learns she is a key player in a larger plan to destroy the Fold and faces both internal struggles and growing threats in a world inspired by 19th-century Tsarist Russia.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo captivates with its unique world-building and compelling protagonist, earning praise for imaginative detail and an engaging plot. However, it faces criticism for predictable elements and some underdeveloped secondary characters. Despite these flaws, it remains a solid introduction to Bardugo's Grishaverse.
Who Should Read Shadow and Bone?
Fans of imaginative world-building and intricate political intrigue, akin to that in The Hunger Games or Red Queen, will relish Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo. Perfect for readers who enjoy a strong heroine, dark fantasy elements, and a blend of magic and romance. Ideal for those looking for an immersive young adult adventure.
RecommendedReading Age
14-18yearsBook Details
Fantasy
Magical Realism
Action / Adventure
Values/Ideas: Good & Evil
Values/Ideas: Religion & Spirituality
Values/Ideas: Power & Greed