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The Demon in the Wood is a prequel to Leigh Bardugoβs bestselling Grisha Trilogy. It follows a young orphan who, alone and vulnerable, discovers extraordinary powers that set him on the path to becoming the Darkling. Set in the mystical world of Ravka, the story reveals how Grisha life was shaped by exile and the early steps toward a looming destiny, offering fans a deeper look into the origins of an iconic antagonist.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Leigh Bardugo
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