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Following the events of the Shadow and Bone trilogy, Alina and Mal return to Ravka to find Morozova’s amplifier, these artifacts granting the Darkling great might. As they forge new alliances and confront their own hearts, Alina learns the hidden history behind the Darkling. This revelation forces her to re‑evaluate the bond she shares with him and the nature of the power she possesses, setting the stage for a broader conflict within Ravka.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Leigh Bardugo
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