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Fantasy Action-Packed Fast-Paced

Shadow and Bone

Leigh Bardugo

4.2 via Goodreads

A mapmaker's assistant discovers she has the rarest magical power in the world -- and the man who promises to train her may want something more than her gift.

Mood Action-Packed
Pacing Fast-Paced
Complexity Light & Accessible
Pages 368
Reading Time ~12–18 hrs

Who This Is For

Best for readers who want momentum: big setpieces, high stakes, and a story that never stops moving. The prose is accessible: you can read this quickly and it never asks too much of you. It moves quickly: once you're in, it's hard to stop. If you prefer quiet, character-driven fiction, the relentless pace may tire.

Best Read When

Best read when you're in the mood for something action-packed and adventurous, and a read that's fast and propulsive.

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