Shadow and Bone Review
If you love fantasy, you will love this novel. It’s kind of a mix of Harry Potter meets Hunger Games, and while you may think that’s an odd combo, it really works for this story. There’s an interesting mix of old world superstition and tough girl saves the world. The story is so engaging that I literally read it in one day.
I got a little aggravated by Alina’s “I can’t” attitude, but thankfully, that changes over the course of this semi-coming of age story. Her love for Mal is typical of a YA novel, but that’s why we love ‘em, right? The action was great. The dialogue realistic, and even though this is at heart a romance, the cover isn’t too “girly” which means male YA readers are more likely to read it. Be aware it is 300+ pages (400 depending on the version you buy), which is a little long for reluctant, young adult readers. The only thing keeping this novel from receiving a five-star rating is the backstory overload in the beginning and the use of so many unfamiliar, created terms, but if you can stick with it through the first chapter, you’ll be hooked.
I got a little aggravated by Alina’s “I can’t” attitude, but thankfully, that changes over the course of this semi-coming of age story. Her love for Mal is typical of a YA novel, but that’s why we love ‘em, right? The action was great. The dialogue realistic, and even though this is at heart a romance, the cover isn’t too “girly” which means male YA readers are more likely to read it. Be aware it is 300+ pages (400 depending on the version you buy), which is a little long for reluctant, young adult readers. The only thing keeping this novel from receiving a five-star rating is the backstory overload in the beginning and the use of so many unfamiliar, created terms, but if you can stick with it through the first chapter, you’ll be hooked.
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