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Shadow And Bone Book

What is shadow and bone book?

· Sarah Mitchell

Key facts

Title Shadow and Bone[2]
Author Leigh Bardugo[2]
Genre young adult fantasy adventure[2]
Main character Alina Starkov[2]
Power Sun Summoner[3]
Setting Ravka[2]

Shadow and Bone is a young adult fantasy novel by Leigh Bardugo.

Context

Shadow and Bone is a young adult fantasy novel by Leigh Bardugo about Alina Starkov, an orphaned soldier in Ravka who discovers she has the rare power of a Sun Summoner and becomes involved in the struggle over the Shadow Fold [2].

Documented claims

  • Alina and Malyen 'Mal' Oretsev grow up together as orphans. [1]
  • The Shadow Fold is a band of darkness dividing Ravka. [2]
  • Alina is trained by the Darkling after her power is revealed. [3]
  • The book is the debut novel written by Leigh Bardugo. [2]
  • The plot involves Grisha, who use the Small Science or magical abilities. [1]

Questions and answers

Who is the main character in Shadow and Bone?

The main character is Alina Starkov [2].

What is the setting of Shadow and Bone?

The setting is Ravka [2].

What power does Alina Starkov have?

Alina Starkov has the power of a Sun Summoner [3].

Who trains Alina after her power is revealed?

Alina is trained by the Darkling after her power is revealed [3].

Sources

  1. Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo Plot Summary - LitCharts — litcharts.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Shadow and Bone Summary of Key Ideas and Review | Leigh Bardugo - Blinkist — blinkist.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Shadow and Bone | Summary, Analysis — sobrief.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Culture