Shadow and Bone

'Danger and duplicity abound (is the Darkling good or evil?) in this lavish portrayal of a country reminiscent of Imperial Russia."--"VOYA""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""Fast-paced and unpredictable, this debut novel will be a hit with readers who love dark fantasy."--"School Library Journal", starred"Mesmerizing...Bardugo's set up is shiver-inducing, of the delicious variety. This is what fantasy is for."--"New York Times""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 ""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""""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""""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"This gripping debut novel, with a touch of magic and romance, about two orphans thrown together during a century-old war will keep readers burning the