Review originally posted at Readers In Wonderland 
 SHADOW AND BONE has easily made its way onto my self as my favorite book of 2012, and that's a lot of books. 150 so far, to be precise. 
 This book could make unicorns cry. It's that amazing. It also has one of the best villains I have read about: the Darkling. His character alone should be reason enough for you to pick up this book. I loved him so much that from the moment Alina was dragged to meet him for the first time I was was practically shouting, "love triangle!" Usually I don't encourage such things but once you read this, you'll understand. Trust me. I actually wanted the love triangle. 
 Bardugo creates this wonderful, unique world that, granted, takes some getting used to, will blow you away with its originality and magnificent creatures and characters. You'll hear no complaints about the world building from me. 
 Perfectly balanced with romance, mystery, action, and a earth shattering plot twist, you'll be glued to the pages. I actually started this at night, thinking I would read a few pages and next thing I know, it's two o'clock in the morning. 
 Alina is an awesome heroine, she's strong and always tries her best even knowing her best isn't good enough. Raised as an orphan with only a fellow orphan, Mal, as her best friend, she beats the odds and never complains about it. Mal's character got on my nerves at first, I didn't like how blase he seemed to consider Alina's friendship. You'll find out that is not the case at all! 
 Will I be reading the sequel? 
 ... 
 Do you even have to ask? 
 Leigh Bardugo, please keep populating the realm of Young Adult novels with books this disgustingly good! 
 Go pick this book up NOW!