“They're hungry for this, I realized. Even after they've seen what he can do, even after watching their own people die. The Darkling wasn’t just offering them an end to war, but an end to weakness. After all these long years of terror and suffering, he would give them something that had seemed permanently beyond their grasp: victory. And despite their fear, they loved him for it.”
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
“And I guess it's a reminder that wanting and deserving aren't the same thing.”
“The world seemed suddenly large again. I wasn't sure I liked it.”
“And someday I'd be a good enough person to wish him well. Just not today.”