Khristine answers “Ok, ok, ok.. i know this is vague and...”

Turner Keith Reeves asked this question about Shadow and Bone (Shadow and Bone, #1):

Ok, ok, ok.. i know this is vague and redundant, but is this a good read? I am looking for something dark, not a "lovey-dovey-im-an-emotional-preteen-oh-does-he-really-love-me" YA novel that is so annoyingly prevalent these days.

Khristine If you want something within this universe, read Six of Crows. To be honest, it's a whole lot better than Shadow and Bone and a lot darker. There is a…moreIf you want something within this universe, read Six of Crows. To be honest, it's a whole lot better than Shadow and Bone and a lot darker. There is a little "does he love me" but not really like it popped up here and there but doesn't go through with it. But Six of Crows is a huge alternative if you want Grishaverse and Leigh Bardugo. And you don't necessarily need to read Shadow and Bone trilogy, although it would help as everything take place years after the events of that trilogy and it sets up the world a lot better than Six of Crows.(less)

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