“I thought the love I'd had for him belonged to the past, to the foolish, lonely girl I never wanted to be again. I'd tried to bury that girl and the love she'd felt, just as I'd tried to bury my power. But I wouldn't make that mistake again.”
This novel explores themes of love, loss, and resilience in a world where magic and politics intertwine. The protagonist, a young soldier, discovers her latent abilities and embarks on a quest to save her people. more
Leigh Bardugo is a contemporary American author known for her fantasy novels. Born on April 6, 1975, she graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Comparative Literature. Bardugo's works have received critical acclaim for their complex characters, rich imagination, and profound themes. more
“Forgiving, that's what she is, and lonely. A person can forgive a lot if they need the company.”