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After living in the shadows of the brutal Border Wars, orphaned Alina Starkov is taken from her harsh, isolated life and the only friend she has, Mal, and brought into the clandestine realm of the Grisha. There, she becomes the protégée of the enigmatic Darkling, who believes she is the Sun Summoner—a powerful figure whose magic could end the monstrous threat of the Fold. Alina is thrust into a world of hidden powers, looming danger, and the decision between trusting an alluring mentor or following her own growing conviction.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Fantasy
Authors: Leigh Bardugo
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