FantasyYoung Adult
Shadow and Bone
2012·1200 pages
In the divided nation of Ravka, threatened by a monstrous Shadow Fold, orphan Alina Starkov awakens a rare power that draws her into the elite Grisha society.
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In the divided nation of Ravka, threatened by a monstrous Shadow Fold, orphan Alina Starkov awakens a rare power that draws her into the elite Grisha society.
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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.
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Romance & sex
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Fade-to-black kisses and romantic tension; some implied intimacy in relationships. Instances of sexual harassment and coercive advances by a powerful character.
Violence & gore
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Graphic monster attacks with flesh-eating; battles, injuries, and brutality central to plot.
Profanity
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Mild profanity used sparingly in dialogue.
Substance use
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Occasional alcohol consumption in social settings.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation present.
Religious content
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Brief mentions of saints and faith as cultural elements.
Magic & witchcraft
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Central fantasy magic system with Grisha powers, summoning, and rituals.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Themes of power hierarchies, war, and corruption in a divided kingdom.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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War-related suffering, orphan hardships, and systemic oppression. Instances of sexual harassment and coercive advances by a powerful character.
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