Shadow and Bone February 2020 Discussion

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Once you start reading, rereading, or have read pretty recently our BOTM, Shadow and Bone, please start discussions!

If you are participating this month (we encourage you do!) feel free to ask other people questions, what they think, any predictions, or even start a game about the book!

*If including any type of spoiler, please use a spoiler cover up

[Mackenzie :)]

I'm so happy! I just got this from muy library and can't wait to read it!

[Tessa]

unfortunately, I can't get the book until Monday, but I will start as soon as possible on Monday!!!

[☀ Kat]

Went to go buy it literally as soon as I was done with my job today! its so prettyyy can't wait to start reading it

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I'm super excited to start too! I have to get it from the library so I'm hoping there isn't much of a wait.

[sahrai]

Did anyone start reading?

[Tessa]

I did, I'm on the 5th page

[Tessa]

I did, I'm on the 5th page

[Tessa]

I did, I'm on the 5th page

[Tessa]

I did, I'm on the 5th page

[sahrai]

Oh I kinda started before it was BOTM but I’m on page 300 and it’s really good

[Tessa]

oops that sent multiple times :( sorry

[sahrai]

Ha that’s okay

[Tessa]

techonology doesnt like me

[Tessa]

techonology doesnt like me

[Tessa]

see. again. ugh

[sahrai]

I can relate

[Tessa]

haha

[V.S]

I've already read this pretty recently, so I'm excited to see what everyone else thinks of it!

[Helena]

Vera wrote: "I've already read this pretty recently, so I'm excited to see what everyone else thinks of it!"

same!

[[deleted user]]

Still waiting to get my copy from the library 😒

For those of you have already read this or are currently reading...

What did/do you think of it so far?
Favorite/least favorite character?
Any questions you want to ask other members about the book?

[Michihako]

I just finished this yay!!

[Michihako]

I love Genya so much!! She's the real MVP in my opinion xDD

[sahrai]

Yes! Genya is definitely my favorite character! I haven’t finished the book yet but I think I have about two more chapters to go and she is definitely the best character from the beginning in my opinion

[sahrai]

But how do you guys feel about the Darkling?

[V.S]

Since I've already read the series, I'll need to be vague... but the Darkling is definitely one of my favorites later on!!
My favorite character over all is one that has not been introduced yet though :(

[Dalia]

Once I’m done with the book I’m reading currently I might start this one

[Dalia]

Nvrmnd is have to put it on hold for ten weeks to get it from my library

[Dalia]

Nvrmnd again! I just started

[Vaishnavi]

I have finished this series multiple times so I'm very interested in what people think about it as they read because many of my opinions changed along the way..

[Dalia]

I’m not really far enough in to judge it yet but Genya is a good character.

[Dalia]

I’m on chapter twelve and I think the plot is moving very slowly so it feels like I’m still at the beginning.

[sahrai]

Ohhh just keep on reading don’t worry it definitely gets better and I did kinda feel the same way about the plot in the beginning

[Helena]

yea dont worry it gets better!

[Dalia]

I’m on chapter 16 now and it is getting a lot better. I actually liked the darkling though 😕

[Dalia]

Have you guys heard they’re making a show?

[sahrai]

Yah I heard about the show I just hope that it’s actually good

[V.S]

They already have some of the cast, and it's not even that bad so, fingers crossed?

[Lexi]

I've read it before but wanted to spoiler free participate!

What did/do you think of it so far?

I do not love this series so much, but it's an okay jumping off point for the Grishaverse. It is very "of it's time" I think as far as YA goes!

Favorite/least favorite character?

Mal is the worst YA love interest Ive ever tolerated. I really love Zoya and Genya in this book!

[Dalia]

Yeah I don’t like Mal either

[sahrai]

Yah I didn’t really like Mal either

[Dalia]

I just finished the book, here are my thoughts. The plot moved very slow and it wasn’t buildup just random bits of story. Alina is a pretty relatable heroine but Mal is a pretty bad love interest. This wasn’t the best written book I’ve ever read but I enjoyed the story and characters very much.

[V.S]

Definitely didn' t like Mal, but I agree that Genya and Zoya are amazing characters!

[Jawahir]

Agree with most of these comments about Mal. He’s a poor love interest whom I found so annoying.

I loveeeeed Genya, and her and David are the cutest! The Darkling is another dark YA crush who has so such charisma and allure , ughhh it’s so conflicting to crush on him

[Helena]

Yea my favorite character is definitely the Darkling! I have a weak spot for adorable villains

[V.S]

Same :)

[Jawahir]

Helena wrote: "Yea my favorite character is definitely the Darkling! I have a weak spot for adorable villains"

Same!

[sahrai]

Okay so I just finished the book and I honestly don’t know if i I like the Darkling or not because at the beginning he was my favorite character but now I’m kinda off and on about him. What does everyone else think?

[Jawahir]

Yup I know exactly what you mean. I have the same issue with the Darkling. He did pretty unforgivable things but I CAN’T help but have a weak spot for him because he just has that unrelenting charisma. But I guess that’s why so many of us are drawn to him.

Despite how charming he is, the world would be better place without him as harsh as that sounds.

[Helena]

Jawahir wrote: "Yup I know exactly what you mean. I have the same issue with the Darkling. He did pretty unforgivable things but I CAN’T help but have a weak spot for him because he just has that unrelenting chari..."

i agree, he's basically a bad person, but also..