Shadow and Bone (The Shadow and Bone Trilogy, #1)

by Leigh Bardugo

“Alina,” Genya interrupted, “the King has taken ill. The Apparat is ruling in his stead.” My heart sank. I remembered what the Darkling had said the day that I’d met the Apparat: He has his uses.

Wait.. is that the old guy? HES ACTUALLY REAL?!