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The Gathering Dark (The Grischa, #1) - Community Reviews back

by Leigh Bardugo
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Debbie's Library
Debbie's Library rated it 8 years ago
Overall I flew through this book and I enjoyed my time in this book. I enjoyed the characters and the world building, there is only one character I am not really interested in, but I don’t mind him that much, and that is Mal. I enjoyed the character development of Alina throughout this book and the ...
Debbie's Library
Debbie's Library rated it 8 years ago
Overall I flew through this book and I enjoyed my time in this book. I enjoyed the characters and the world building, there is only one character I am not really interested in, but I don’t mind him that much, and that is Mal. I enjoyed the character development of Alina throughout this book and the ...
sensitivemuse
sensitivemuse rated it 8 years ago
I was so immersed in the book I didn’t even realize what time it was when I was halfway (about 2 AM in the morning.) Yes it was that good. I loved everything about it. The plot was fast moving and good - although it had some different elements, it is with the same template of: “Girl finds out she’s...
christina's book corner
christina's book corner rated it 8 years ago
August 13-November 8 Alina Starkov doesn't expect much from life. Orphaned by the Border Wars, she is sure of only one thing: her best friend, Mal--and her inconvenient crush on him. Until the day their army regiment enters the Fold, a swath of unnatural darkness crawling with monsters. When their c...
Roobieland
Roobieland rated it 8 years ago
⭐4 stars⭐The Darkling slumped back in his chair. "Fine" he said with a weary shrug. "Make me your villain."
airica
airica rated it 9 years ago
YA Fanatic
YA Fanatic rated it 9 years ago
Swoon, I have a new ship. I totally loved this audio book unlike the audio for Six of Crows. Not as many characters and easier to follow when listening to it. Definitely a new favorite author and a new favorite series. As much as I loved Six of Crows, I think I loved this one more. Aelina Starkov...
Line Bookaholic
Line Bookaholic rated it 9 years ago
The Grisha #1 Alina Starkov, a regular orphan girl, is fighting in the nation of Ravka. She thinks she is not good at anything, but then she discovers she has a great power and that she may be the only hope to put an end the war that is ravaging her country. I had heard so many great th...
99 problems, and a book ain't one
99 problems, and a book ain't one rated it 9 years ago
What can I even say about this book?! I loved it! Why have I waited so long to read this?! I couldn't get enough of this world of Grishas and their unique gifts. Alina was an amazing leading lady. I really loved discovering her powers and the mysterious hierarchy that was the Grisha fold! Along...
The Book Cookies
The Book Cookies rated it 9 years ago
1. Summarized Thoughts My time reading Shadow and Bone was very enjoyable. All the questions hanging in my head were answered as the story went along, and since this story was very fast-paced and action-packed, there wasn't a single moment where I felt like I was having information poured down on me...
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