Shadow and Bone (The Grishaverse #1) by Leigh Bardugo - Restarting November 29th 2021

[Ashley W]

Is anyone interested in doing the second book? I don't need to start right away, just whenever. Thanks:-)

[Leelynn]

I would love to read it with you after I finish the first one, if that's alright.

[Ashley W]

awesome. just make a post on here whenever you're ready. :-)

[Leelynn]

Okay awesome! Thank you!

[Abi]

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Restarting March 17th 2015.

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[Noella]

Chapter 3
(view spoiler)[The Grisha at this stage are mysterious. Do they range in powers? I'm interested to know more since Alina is going to train as one. (hide spoiler)]

[Noella]

Chapter 7
(view spoiler)[The king and queen are so rude! Calling Alina plain to her face and saying it's marvelous to be an orphan. >_< (hide spoiler)]

[Rebecca]

am i too late to join in with this one?

[Noella]

Nope, Pretty much just started!

[Rebecca]

will start tonight then :)

[Noella]

Chapter 12(view spoiler)[ why isn't Mal writing back? Have the letters been intercepted? I somehow doubt he'd be cruel and ignore her! (hide spoiler)]

[Noella]

Chapter 14
(view spoiler)[I knew the letters weren't reaching Mal! I also had a feeling there was something dark about the Darkling, besides his name (hide spoiler)]

[Noella]

chapter 19
(view spoiler)[why did Alina hesitate? there was and is no other way! she just endangered both of them .ugh!! (hide spoiler)]

[Noella]

Ending
(view spoiler)[It was kind of surprising how Alina left the Darkling and those who wouldn't help her defy him, to be attacked by the volcra. I didn't think she had it in her but it was a turning point showing how strong she is.

Not a cliffhanger ending, thank goodness. (hide spoiler)]

[Abi]

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Restarting May 18th 2015

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[Melany]

I've started I've read the first 3 chapters (view spoiler)[ The Fold seem super interesting I can't wait to know more about it. Also I wonder how they miss Alina's power when she was younger (hide spoiler)]

[Ellen]

Melany wrote: "I've started I've read the first 3 chapters [spoilers removed]"

I also read the first 3 chapters today! (view spoiler)[It seems super scary and I am already super fond of Alina and Mal and I really hope they won't be separated because of her powers. And like I guess my theory is that because it is this really rare gift she has, it probably didn't awake in her until she was put through something life threatening and she basically sacrificed herself when she covered Mal with herself to protect him as best she could so I think that played a big part. But that's just my theory so far. (hide spoiler)]

[Melany]

Ellen wrote: "Melany wrote: "I've started I've read the first 3 chapters [spoilers removed]"

I also read the first 3 chapters today! [spoilers removed]"

That makes a lot of sense. (view spoiler)[ I was thinking it was like she willed herself not to have powers so she wouldn't get separated from Mal (hide spoiler)]

I'm up to chapter 6 (view spoiler)[ I want to know more about the Darkling!!! Its sound like it a power that runs in a family line, how many powers do you think he has? Also it's pretty cool that the Grisha can have non-combative too like Genya, but a lot the Grisha seem really petty (hide spoiler)]

[Ellen]

Melany wrote: "Ellen wrote: "Melany wrote: "I've started I've read the first 3 chapters [spoilers removed]"

I also read the first 3 chapters today! [spoilers removed]"

That makes a lot of sense. [spoilers remov..."

(view spoiler)[ Me too, but I can't decide if he is kind and protective or if he's just using her at the moment. And her power seems to outdo his. Is that a good thing from his point of view?
I really like Genya! I agree that they all seem to be pretty but some of them really seem arrogant and mean. Like the Grisha in blue that liked Mal. She seems to be a horrible person from the little I have gathered about her in court!
And I can't believe she and Mal got separated!!! I like him too and I am really hoping there will be some more about him in the up coming chapters. (hide spoiler)]
I ended after chapter 7 last night, wanting to read more but my eyes were stinging with exhaustion!!

[Melany]

Ellen wrote: "Melany wrote: "Ellen wrote: "Melany wrote: "I've started I've read the first 3 chapters [spoilers removed]"

I also read the first 3 chapters today! [spoilers removed]"

That makes a lot of sense. ..."

(view spoiler)[ I'm upset that Mal and Alina got separated too, but I doubt that's the last we'll see of him! And I don't know if the Darkling is a good guy or a bad guy!! (hide spoiler)]

[Ellen]

I have reached chapter 14 don't read spoiler if you haven't read chapter 13!! (view spoiler)[ I was so relieved when she finally found her power and let it free. it is so logical that she felt so much more relaxed and energised after that, I mean the unconscious effort to repress all that power just to stay with Mal must have taken a toll on her body and mind. And I hope Mal has a great excuse for not writing her back!! AND OMG THE DARKLING KISSED HER!!!!!!! I got all girly and exhilarated and probably a tad jealous too xD I can't put this book down now!!!! (hide spoiler)]

[Ellen]

Chapter 14 (view spoiler)[ YEEEEEEEEEEEES!!!!!! <3 <3 <3 (hide spoiler)]

[Ellen]

chapter 15 (view spoiler)[ NOOOOOOOO GODDAMMIT!!!!!! (hide spoiler)]

[Melany]

Ellen wrote: "I have reached chapter 14 don't read spoiler if you haven't read chapter 13!! [spoilers removed]"

OMG!!! (view spoiler)[ THE KISS!!! MOVE OVER MAL The Darking has made his move!! I really like the Darkling I want to know more about him!!!! Even though I still think he might not be good guy. I NEED TO KNOW MORE ABOUT HIM!! I kinda had a feeling that she was repressing her power, she was too reluctant to believe she was a Grisha even after they show her various times that she was. I with you about Mal, he better have one hell of a good explanation for why he's not getting back to her? I hope the Darkling doesn't have anything to do with it! (hide spoiler)]

[Melany]

Ellen wrote: "Chapter 14 [spoilers removed]"

!!!!!!!!! (view spoiler)[ YESSSSSS and NOOOOOOOOOO, OMG THE DARKLING!! OMG MAL?!?!?! I need to know if the Darkling is evil this is killing me!!! (hide spoiler)]

[Melany]

Ellen wrote: "chapter 15 [spoilers removed]"

NOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! WHY?!?!? (view spoiler)[ WHY DARKLING WHY?!?!?! And poor Mal, poor Alina. WHY DARKLING?!?!?!?!?!?!? (hide spoiler)]

[Ellen]

Melany wrote: "Ellen wrote: "chapter 15 [spoilers removed]"

NOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! WHY?!?!? [spoilers removed]"

HAHA OMG thank you for sharing my despair!!! (view spoiler)[I was sooooo disappointed about the happenings of chapter 15. Why did he have to be bad, can't the bad guy be a good guy for once??!!!! Ruthless, sexy and mysterious but A GOOD GUY!!!!! D': (hide spoiler)]

[Melany]

Ellen wrote: "HAHA OMG thank you for sharing my despair!!! [spoilers removed]"

I'm so upset (view spoiler)[ I want him to be a good guy!! (hide spoiler)]

I'm just finished chapter 19....... WHY (view spoiler)[ No Darkling don't be this guy, AND GOD DAMMIT ALINA YOU IDIOT (hide spoiler)]

[Melany]

Omg I finished and I'm so conflicted (view spoiler)[ it pretty clear that the Darkling is power hungry but at the same time he wants to end the fighting. Is is wrong that I still like him?!? WHAT IS THIS?!?!?! My heart and my head hurt! (hide spoiler)]

[Ellen]

Melany wrote: "Omg I finished and I'm so conflicted [spoilers removed]"

Just finished it too (view spoiler)[ and I am on team Mal now! Completely and I am going to rush to the library for siege and storm because I need to continue this story NOW!!! And when Alina and Mal finally kiss, and she realises the stags power is her own and they survive the Fold, I mean!!!! AHHHHHHHHH <3 <3 <3 I am fan girling embarrisingly hard now. But I must say that I am dissapointed in Genya and David.... (hide spoiler)]

[Melany]

Ellen wrote: "Melany wrote: "Omg I finished and I'm so conflicted [spoilers removed]"

Just finished it too [spoilers removed]"

I Agree I need to read the second book now!!

[Maya]

Started:
This book seems so interesting. It's starting to sound a bit like other books I have read though, but it's so good! Also I like Mal a lot. But I feel like I am missing something.

[Abi]

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Reading from August 11th 2015

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[Marie]

Can't wait to read this!

[Marie]

I'm going to start this today

[Adriana]

2% (view spoiler)[ the girl is going to end up being a Grisha. I don't want them separated. (hide spoiler)]
3% (view spoiler)[ thank goodness they weren't separated! (hide spoiler)]
4% (view spoiler)[ the Darkling? Ominous. (hide spoiler)]
8% (view spoiler)[Aw! That must suck to know you might be losing your only friend and the boy you love. I'm never going to remember all these weird names. (hide spoiler)]
10% (view spoiler)[ Cool. I had a feeling she was going to go all light on everyone. (hide spoiler)]
16% (view spoiler)[ why would she need to be protected? (hide spoiler)]
21% (view spoiler)[ I'd love to know the Darkling's real name and his back sory. (hide spoiler)]
24% (view spoiler)[ So he's a good, misunderstood person who wants to help? He seems alright. He might end up liking Alina.
(hide spoiler)]
30% (view spoiler)[ So both the king and queen need to go in my opinion. (hide spoiler)]
41% (view spoiler)[ Wat the... is with this guy? Creeptastic. (hide spoiler)]
43% (view spoiler)[ Zoya. You fool. You are going to make her snap. (hide spoiler)]
47%(view spoiler)[ Aw! He does like her! (hide spoiler)]
50% (view spoiler)[ I'm sure Mal hasn't abandonesd her. (hide spoiler)]
55% (view spoiler)[ Yay! You did mean it. But you need to spend more time together! (hide spoiler)]
65% (view spoiler)[ Mal loves her. I know it. (hide spoiler)]
67% (view spoiler)[ Huh. So he's the villain. Not that surprising but I do think he likes her against his better judgment. (hide spoiler)]
76% (view spoiler)[ I wonder why Mal was so silent. If he didn't want to help her then he shouldn't have. (hide spoiler)]
83% (view spoiler)[ Mal. That's called love sweetheart. (hide spoiler)]
Done (view spoiler)[Shadow and Bone was a great fantasy read. I just wish I could feel more of the love between Alina and the one she loves. Although, there are a lot of other major things going on so I can excuse that. Everything is so melancholy right now. What's going to happen next? (hide spoiler)]

[Michaela]

also starting this today! Hope it is a good one!

[Ana]

Starting today.

[Michaela]

12% ( Ch. 1 & 2)
(view spoiler)[
really? losing the closest one to her in the second chapter??
I just hope he lives! You can do it Mal! Breathe!
(hide spoiler)]

[Marie]

I've Been busy so I've only Just finished the first chapter. I think it's good so far, I hope it stays good because I've heard a lot of good things.

[Marie]

Chapter 3
(view spoiler)[ I'm never going to remember the names of the places. There are just so weirdly named.
Hopefully Mal's friendship with her continues throughout the book (hide spoiler)]

[Marie]

Chapter 14
(view spoiler)[ I wonder why Mal is being such an ass (hide spoiler)]

[Michaela]

Chapter 7 (including)
(view spoiler)[
I so so so much hate the fact that she and Mal got separated. I hope they find each other again. And I really like the Dark man idk what his name is in English haha lol :D
Alina must be really honored by him! I love it so far!
(hide spoiler)]

[Marie]

Chapter 17
(view spoiler)[ I wonder if the darkling really is a bad guy or if it's a misunderstanding. (hide spoiler)]

[Marie]

Ending
(view spoiler)[ I enjoyed this book, I didn't love it but it was still quite good. I'm glad they focused more on the plot rather than the love interests because I'm not a big fan of romance. Even though The darkling is the bad guy I still like him, that probably makes me a bit weird but oh well.
I'm definitely going to continue this series, hopefully it doesn't go downhill (hide spoiler)]

[Michaela]

ch. 16
(view spoiler)[
Alina is getting too comfortable in that place in my opinion...
I think she needs Mal's presence..
(hide spoiler)]

[Michaela]

ch.21
(view spoiler)[
I am soooo happy Mal and Alina are back together and he finally wants her the same way as she does! ♡
Alina on the other hand did a really stupid thing when not killing the deer and I am so angry with her! Now she is in this stupid mess and I just want to see how she'll get out of it...!
(hide spoiler)]

[Cami]

Chapter 7
(view spoiler)[ Alina is about to meet the king (hide spoiler)]

[Michaela]

finished
(view spoiler)[
I am so happy that Alina and Mal are both alive and in love.
On the other hand I am almost a hundred percent sure their lives are not going to get easier since I thing that Darkling is alive and is going to make them go through hell.
(hide spoiler)]

[Cami]

Chapter 16
(view spoiler)[ Baghra told Alina that the Darkling was "using" her (hide spoiler)]