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Shadow and Bone: Book Guide, Author and Facts

Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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Orphaned by the Border Wars, Alina Starkov is taken from obscurity and her only friend, Mal, to become the protegé of the mysterious Darkling, who trains her to join the magical elite in the belief that she is the Sun Summoner, who can destroy the monsters of the Fold.

Quick facts about Shadow and Bone

  • Title: Shadow and Bone
  • Author: Leigh Bardugo
  • First published: 2012
  • Genre: magic, ability, fantasy fiction
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL16239519W

Where to read Shadow and Bone

Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Shadow and Bone about?

Orphaned by the Border Wars, Alina Starkov is taken from obscurity and her only friend, Mal, to become the protegé of the mysterious Darkling, who trains her to join the magical elite in the belief that she is the Sun Summoner, who can destroy the monsters of the Fold..

Who wrote Shadow and Bone?

Shadow and Bone was written by Leigh Bardugo.

When was Shadow and Bone published?

Shadow and Bone was first published in 2012.

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