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Shadow and Bone

BOOK ONE of the Shadow and Bone Trilogy

Surrounded by enemies, the once-great nation of Ravka has been torn in two by the Shadow Fold, a swath of near impenetrable darkness crawling with monsters who feast on human flesh. Now its fate may rest on the shoulders of one lonely refugee.

Alina Starkov has never been good at anything. But when her regiment is attacked on the Fold and her best friend is brutally injured, Alina reveals a dormant power that saves his life-a power that could be the key to setting her war-ravaged country free. Wrenched from everything she knows, Alina is whisked away to the royal court to be trained as a member of the Grisha, the magical elite led by the mysterious Darkling.

Yet nothing in this lavish world is what it seems. With darkness looming and an entire kingdom depending on her untamed power, Alina will have to confront the secrets of the Grisha...and the secrets of her heart.
A New York Times Bestseller A Los Angeles Times Bestseller An Indie Next List Book Amazon Best Books of the Year Pick for 2012 ALA Best YA Fiction List for 2012
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Praise for the Grishaverse

"A master of fantasy." - THE HUFFINGTON POST

"Utterly, extremely bewitching." - THE GUARDIAN

"The best magic universe since Harry Potter." - BUSTLE

"This is what fantasy is for." - THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW

"[A] world that feels real enough to have its own passport stamp." - NPR

"The darker it gets for the good guys, the better." - ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

"Sultry, sweeping and picturesque. . . . Impossible to put down." - USA TODAY

"There's a level of emotional and historical sophistication within Bardugo's original epic fantasy that sets it apart." - VANITY FAIR

"Unlike anything I've ever read." - Veronica Roth, bestselling author of DIVERGENT

"Bardugo crafts a first-rate adventure, a poignant romance, and an intriguing mystery!" - Rick Riordan, bestselling author of the Percy Jackson series

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Wondering where to start? Click here for the Grishaverse Reading Order. Shadow and Bone BOOK ONE of the Shadow and Bone Trilogy Surrounded by enemies, the once-great nation of Ravka has been torn in two by the Shadow Fold, a swath of near impenetrable darkness crawling with monsters who feast on human flesh.

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​Shadow and Bone | Official Trailer | Netflix

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Shadow and Bone: Season 2 | Official Trailer | Netflix

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Shadow and Bone (Netflix) - cast interviews

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Map of the Grishaverse | The Grishaverse

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Welcome to the Grishaverse From the shores of the Wandering Isle to the impenetreble darkness of the Shadow Fold, explore the Grishaverse. Scroll down to journey deeper into this realm. The Bone Road A deadly, iceberg-strewn passage between the True Sea and the Isenvee. Rumored home of the legendary ice dragon, Rusalye.

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Character Guide

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Summoners, saints, conmen, convicts - get to know the characters from the Shadow and Bone Trilogy and the Six of Crows Duology. the shadow and bone trilogy Alina One of many children orphaned by Ravka's border wars, Alina Starkov has spent her life being underestimated and overlooked.

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Discuss why the book and show is titled  "Shadow and Bone."

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Discuss why the book and show is titled  "Shadow and Bone."

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Which character was your favorite? Which character was your least favorite? 

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Which character was your favorite? Which character was your least favorite? 

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Would you want to live as a Grisha or another type of character lifestyle, Heartrender, Tailor, Army Soldier, etc? 

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Would you want to live as a Grisha or another type of character lifestyle, Heartrender, Tailor, Army Soldier, etc? 

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Mal wrote about the difference between "Cardinal North" and "True North." What/who is your "True North?"

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Mal wrote about the difference between "Cardinal North" and "True North." What/who is your "True North?"

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Discuss the relationship between the Darkling and Alina. Do you think the Darkling genuinely cared for Alina at all?

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Discuss the relationship between the Darkling and Alina. Do you think the Darkling genuinely cared for Alina at all?

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Have you read "Shadow and Bone", "Six of Crows", or any other books in the Grishaverse written by Leigh Bardugo? 

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Have you read "Shadow and Bone", "Six of Crows", or any other books in the Grishaverse written by Leigh Bardugo? 

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What were the main similarities and differences between the Netflix series and the book? 

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What were the main similarities and differences between the Netflix series and the book? 

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Were there any moments in the series that were unexpected and surprised you?

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Were there any moments in the series that were unexpected and surprised you?

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Did you prefer the Netflix series or the book? 

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Did you prefer the Netflix series or the book? 

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What do you think will happen in season 2 of the Netflix series? 

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What do you think will happen in season 2 of the Netflix series? 

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Alina starts as an insecure and unremarkable orphan. How does the discovery of her powers change how she sees herself?

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Alina starts as an insecure and unremarkable orphan. How does the discovery of her powers change how she sees herself?

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How does her struggle to accept her role as the Sun Summoner reflect real-life challenges of self-discovery and accepting one's strengths?

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How does her struggle to accept her role as the Sun Summoner reflect real-life challenges of self-discovery and accepting one's strengths?

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Do you think the Darkling is purely evil, or is he a more sympathetic character with understandable motivations?

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Do you think the Darkling is purely evil, or is he a more sympathetic character with understandable motivations?

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The novel explores how power can corrupt people. How do different characters like the Darkling and Alina respond to the power they wield?

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The novel explores how power can corrupt people. How do different characters like the Darkling and Alina respond to the power they wield?

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What does the novel suggest about the responsibilities that come with great power? How does this relate to Alina’s journey?

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What does the novel suggest about the responsibilities that come with great power? How does this relate to Alina’s journey?

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What role does loyalty play in Alina’s relationship with Mal? Do you think their
bond is more based on friendship or romantic love?

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What role does loyalty play in Alina’s relationship with Mal? Do you think their
bond is more based on friendship or romantic love?

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Throughout the book, Alina grapples with her loyalty to Mal and her new ties to the Grisha. How does her relationship with Mal change as she becomes more

immersed in the Grisha world?

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Throughout the book, Alina grapples with her loyalty to Mal and her new ties to the Grisha. How does her relationship with Mal change as she becomes more

immersed in the Grisha world?

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Can Alina’s decisions be justified in prioritizing personal relationships over her greater responsibilities as the Sun Summoner?

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Can Alina’s decisions be justified in prioritizing personal relationships over her greater responsibilities as the Sun Summoner?

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How does the Little Palace function as both a place of privilege and isolation for the Grisha? How does it impact Alina’s development?

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How does the Little Palace function as both a place of privilege and isolation for the Grisha? How does it impact Alina’s development?

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How does the presence of the Fold shape Ravka's politics, economy, and relationships with other nations?

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How does the presence of the Fold shape Ravka's politics, economy, and relationships with other nations?

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By the end of the book, how has Alina grown as a character? What key moments lead to this growth?

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By the end of the book, how has Alina grown as a character? What key moments lead to this growth?

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In what ways does Alina’s journey reflect the broader theme of discovering one's purpose?

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In what ways does Alina’s journey reflect the broader theme of discovering one's purpose?

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Several characters in Shadow and Bone operate in morally gray areas. How
does Bardugo portray characters like the Darkling, Genya, or Baghra? Are any of
them fully good or fully evil?

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Several characters in Shadow and Bone operate in morally gray areas. How
does Bardugo portray characters like the Darkling, Genya, or Baghra? Are any of
them fully good or fully evil?

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What plot twists surprised you the most in the novel? Were there any moments that you felt were foreshadowed earlier in the story?

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What plot twists surprised you the most in the novel? Were there any moments that you felt were foreshadowed earlier in the story?

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How did Bardugo keep the tension and mystery alive throughout the book, particularly regarding the Darkling’s true intentions?

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How did Bardugo keep the tension and mystery alive throughout the book, particularly regarding the Darkling’s true intentions?

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Shadow and Bone deals with issues of war, power, and class struggles. How do these themes parallel real-world issues, both historically and in contemporary society?

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Shadow and Bone deals with issues of war, power, and class struggles. How do these themes parallel real-world issues, both historically and in contemporary society?

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The book ends with Alina and Mal escaping the Darkling’s clutches. What do you think will be their next move, and how will their relationship evolve?

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The book ends with Alina and Mal escaping the Darkling’s clutches. What do you think will be their next move, and how will their relationship evolve?

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