Shadow and Bone (Shadow and Bone, #1) in Buddy Read Zone

May 26, 2013 Terri ♥ (aka Mrs. Christian Grey) rated it liked it

Shelves: audio

Quick review:

Cover:Okay
Rating: R
Thumbs Up: 3.5
Overall: Interesting
Characters: Good job
Plot: With power comes great responsibility
Page Turner: Yes
Series Cont.? Sure
Recommend: Yes
Book Boyfriend: Mal

SUMMARY (50 words or less)
The trouble with this story is that it’s the same tale with a different spin. There is nothing really unique except the setting and the naming convention. Otherwise, I’ve read this type of story a hundred times over. Still, I will most likely read the next book.

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Oct 27, 2012 Gin rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 5-star-series

At this point, all I can come up with are obscenities!!!

I'm not even sure I've ever been this angry at a book before; and yet...I couldn't put it down! The pacing was that of which had me on the edge of my seat. Admittedly, the beginning lead me to believe that I was just along for the ride in a stereotypical, albeit enjoyable, YA fantasy/romance story. Sooooooo not the case!!! *Insert obscenities here!*

I don't even know what else to say! I just need the next book!! ...more

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Apr 24, 2016 Chani rated it it was amazing

Shelves: gave-4-5-stars

This was even better than I'd hoped it'd be. I need the second book, like, yesterday! ...more

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May 22, 2013 Aman rated it it was ok

Update: Reread 2023

I like Alina even less this time. I forgot how annoying and utterly bland she was. The show creators have really improved Alina's character in Netflix because book Alina could not have survived on screen.
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Great world. Swoony love interests. Meh MC.

     Where do I even begin. There are so many things I didn't like in this book, but a few of them I did like ended up making all the difference. Starting with Alina, I don't think I've read about a more dull c Update: Reread 2023

I like Alina even less this time. I forgot how annoying and utterly bland she was. The show creators have really improved Alina's character in Netflix because book Alina could not have survived on screen.
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Great world. Swoony love interests. Meh MC.

     Where do I even begin. There are so many things I didn't like in this book, but a few of them I did like ended up making all the difference. Starting with Alina, I don't think I've read about a more dull character than her, she was plain and boring with zero personality. But here's what made me really mad: the number of times Alina downgraded her physical appearance for no damn reason. I get that she's not the most beautiful girl in Ravka, but does she have to stress it out that much. Come ON. If Alina was a much stronger and smarter heroine, then I have no doubt that Shadow and Bones would have been one of the best books I'd read this year. But alas, not everything is perfect.

     Leigh Bardugo created a very beautiful, aery and mystical world of Ravka where Grisha's (people with powers) serve the King and are given a higher status than anyone. Alina, being an orphan, was unaware of her powers until she accidentally discovered them in presence of other Grisha's and turned out to be a major key player in removing the evil from Revka and bringing it back to it's original glory. Within moments of introduction, I was in love with the world. It was creative, complex and unique. Though I have to say that the author went a little overboard with the complex part by the addition of foreign terminology. I loved certain words, but most of the time I was lost figuring out what meant what and wished for a glossary at the end of the every chapter.

     Someone I liked a lot and made the story 100 times more interesting was----The Darkling!!! Oh.My.God. I have the biggest crush on him! His mysteriousness and level of power is what draws me in. Even though I know he's bad, I can't help but admire him. The Darkling was the best part in this whole story and I'm dying to read about about him, not as a love interest though. I like Alina and Mal together, they have a very natural bond that is rarely found in romances. Overall, Shadow and Bone is a good book. Does it deserve the hype? Absolutely not in my opinion. Alina really ruined what could have been a great read and even though she did grow a little by the end, I don't think it's enough. I will continue the series, but not with the same enthusiasm. ...more

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Sep 14, 2012 Kevin rated it it was amazing

I loved this book so much, I couldn't even handle it. I forgot my copy before I went on assignment, found it at local Barnes and Noble and pretty much read the whole thing there. Where is the sequel? Gimme gimme. ...more

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Dec 30, 2020 Yona Racheva rated it liked it

It wasn'y bad, but I can't being myself to read what will happen next in the series. I have zero interest with the characters. ...more

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Apr 13, 2012 Jaclyn rated it really liked it

Shelves: favorites, 2012

I can't remember the last time a book came out with this much Hype since i have joined Goodreads, it was everywhere!!! So naturally after much noise i couldnt wait to get my grubby little paws on it! For me the best part of this book was Alina. She was incredible and went on such a journey, the kind where a charecter actually experiences growth on the pages right before your very eyes!! The world that LB has created is luscious and inviting. It was detailed without feeling overwhelmed. The other ...more

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Jan 31, 2024 BookCupid rated it really liked it

Shelves: fantasy

Discovering a dark side of yourself can be traumatic!

As an orphan, Alina always had to struggle. She was fortunate to have her best friend/crush Mal by her side. However, a terrible event nearly separates them. Now, Alina must confront her special powers that could either save or destroy the world. Will she choose a life of luxury in a palace, or will she fight for those she loves?

I admit, it takes me some time to immerse myself in fantasy worlds. However, once Alina enters the palace, more dial ...more

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Aug 22, 2012 ❋ Sylvia ❋ rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, top-books-to-read, magic, end-of-the-world, hot-leading-men, romance, must-read-books, can-t-wait-to-get-my-hands-on, my-all-time-favorites, kidnapped

I swear I shredded a box of tissue while reading this book, some were ruined from my tears, others from anxiety! It really was a heart stopper and very emotional. so yeah I loved it, was everything I wanted in a book and the romance, hold on while I fan myself. This book is teen based so if you're looking for hot steamy sex scene, move on coz this one is PG13! ...more

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