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Shadow and Bone (The Shadow and Bone Trilogy, #1)
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bookshelves: 4-stars, loved-you-since-childhood, paranormal, young-adult-new-adult
Sep 24, 2014
bookshelves: 4-stars, loved-you-since-childhood, paranormal, young-adult-new-adult
4 Stars
So confession:
I originally snagged this book after waiting so long to read it, because I was able to snag it on sale for $1.99 on amazon kindle.
Halfway through reading it, I realized I was really enjoying it...
And I knew I would want to read the rest of the series...
And then I saw how pretty the covers were...
AND they were cheaper than the kindle versions at the time of this review.
So, of course, I bought the last two books in the physical.
And of course, God forbid I have an unfinished set.
Geez.
So much for saving money.
Nice work, Val.
Anynonsense, this book has been reviewed at length, so I'll keep this brief.
This was for me what I though the first Court book would be. Meaning that it read fast and the story kept me entertained. I was never bored and things never felt tedious. Everything flowed and I was interested cover to cover. I say interested - and not enthralled, mind you, thus why four and not five stars. Also, I could have done with some stronger world building to start.
I have nothing else to add that thousands of other reviewers I'm sure mentioned, so I'll stop here.
I really like Bardugo's writing style and look forward to book two.
So confession:
I originally snagged this book after waiting so long to read it, because I was able to snag it on sale for $1.99 on amazon kindle.
Halfway through reading it, I realized I was really enjoying it...
And I knew I would want to read the rest of the series...
And then I saw how pretty the covers were...
AND they were cheaper than the kindle versions at the time of this review.
So, of course, I bought the last two books in the physical.
And of course, God forbid I have an unfinished set.
Geez.
So much for saving money.
Nice work, Val.
Anynonsense, this book has been reviewed at length, so I'll keep this brief.
This was for me what I though the first Court book would be. Meaning that it read fast and the story kept me entertained. I was never bored and things never felt tedious. Everything flowed and I was interested cover to cover. I say interested - and not enthralled, mind you, thus why four and not five stars. Also, I could have done with some stronger world building to start.
I have nothing else to add that thousands of other reviewers I'm sure mentioned, so I'll stop here.
I really like Bardugo's writing style and look forward to book two.
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Quotes Val ⚓️ Shameless Handmaiden ⚓️ Liked
“You’re shaking,” he said.
“I’m not used to people trying to kill me.”
“Really? I hardly notice anymore.”
― Shadow and Bone
“I’m not used to people trying to kill me.”
“Really? I hardly notice anymore.”
― Shadow and Bone
Reading Progress
September 24, 2014
– Shelved as:
to-read
September 24, 2014
– Shelved
June 27, 2016
– Shelved as:
to-read
August 24, 2017
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Started Reading
August 25, 2017
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10.0%
August 30, 2017
– Shelved as:
4-stars
August 30, 2017
– Shelved as:
loved-you-since-childhood
August 30, 2017
– Shelved as:
paranormal
August 30, 2017
– Shelved as:
young-adult-new-adult
August 30, 2017
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Finished Reading
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Jun 27, 2016 11:50AM
I one-clicked that so fast, I sprained my finger. I read Six of Crows recently and LOST. MY. MIND. I don't gravitate toward YA fantasy either but this was just brilliantly written. Loved it.
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Suanne wrote: "I one-clicked that so fast, I sprained my finger. I read Six of Crows recently and LOST. MY. MIND. I don't gravitate toward YA fantasy either but this was just brilliantly written. Loved it."LMAO!
V.E. Schwab's Shades of Magic series also made me lose my mind. It's a wonder I can even function....
Hope you enjoy, Val xoxo
Yay! That's a good deal. :D
Suanne wrote: "V.E. Schwab's Shades of Magic series also made me lose my mind. It's a wonder I can even function...."I'll have to check it out, thanks :)
✤Maria✤ wrote: "Hope you enjoy, Val xoxo"Thanks Maria :)
Whit wrote: "I did the same thing today! Gotta love Goodreads bargains, haha."Yup!
Eve wrote: "Yay! That's a good deal. :D"Thanks Eve :)
Ann Lou wrote: "Good series!"Looking forward to giving it a go!
Glad you found a deal, girlie. I've noticed that YA, which I actually like for para story lines, is habitually pricing themselves at $30 + dollars for a trilogy. I can't/won't pay that much, especially for unknown authors. I guess teens are the only ones crazy enough to continually go for this price point :/
Ashleyjo wrote: "Glad you found a deal, girlie. I've noticed that YA, which I actually like for para story lines, is habitually pricing themselves at $30 + dollars for a trilogy. I can't/won't pay that much, especi..."I thinks it's more like they know the PARENTS will pay that much to either a) get their kid to read and/or b) get them to shut the fuck up lol
⭐ Emerson ⭐ wrote: "Enjoy, Val! ❤"Thanks Emerson!
Six of Crows duology was even better than this trilogy by her IMO.
Candace wrote: "Great review, Val! :)"Thanks Candace!
♥️♥️ Lanae wrote: "Six of Crows duology was even better than this trilogy by her IMO."Yeah, that's what everyone says. I already own Six, actually; but since that is better, I figured I would start with this one and end with that one lol
Those are pretty covers. I have an issue with not having a completed set as well :)
Fantastic review, lovely! xx
Carol. wrote: "Those are pretty covers. I have an issue with not having a completed set as well :)"Makes sense to me!
Nissa | Of Pens and Pages Book Blog wrote: "Fantastic review, lovely! xx"Jessica's wrote: "Awesome review babe :)"
Thanks ladies <3
Odette wrote: "Glad you liked this one! I didn't finished this trilogy as I didn't enjoy it as everyone else has much to my disappointment. But I did enjoy Six of Crows a lot!"Haven't read that one yet, but I have it on my bookshelf :)
Beautiful cover!
I really need to read this. Great review V!
Darchelle wrote: "Beautiful cover!"Yes!
Loyda wrote: "I really need to read this. Great review V!"Thanks Loyda :)
Wonderful review Val ;-) xx
Sophie "Beware Of The Reader" wrote: "Wonderful review Val ;-) xx"Thanks Sophie :)
Your username is stupid🕺☺️✨
Chloe wrote: "Your username is stupid🕺☺️✨"😂😂😂 much like your comment.
So tell me, Chloe, are you as lame in real life as you are in the comment section?
Mojo_Mama wrote: "Wit is lost on the witless, Chloe."Dee wrote: "Awesome review Val thank you!"
Ashleyjo wrote: "So tell me, Chloe, are you as lame in real life as you are in the comment section?"
You are all so lovely. Thanks homies ❤️
