Melody Owens answers “This book (according to the synopsis)...”

Amy asked this question about Shadow and Bone (Shadow and Bone, #1):

This book (according to the synopsis) sounds like one of those awful attempts at high fantasy with those annoying made up words and complicated names. Am I correct, or is it actually good?

Melody Owens Hi! So, yes, this book is a high fantasy novel, and yes, it has quite a few made up words, but unlike a ton of other mainstream high fantasy novels ou…moreHi! So, yes, this book is a high fantasy novel, and yes, it has quite a few made up words, but unlike a ton of other mainstream high fantasy novels out there, I think that this one will really be worth reading. If you love dark fantasy and books involving 'magical' powers, then this book is definitely worth trying. Hope this clears anything up!(less)

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