Discussion Guide

Shadow and Bone

By Leigh Bardugo

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Book club questions for Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

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Alina and Mal grew up in an orphanage in Kermazin. How does this relate to Alina’s experiences at the Little Palace? To Mal’s experiences in the First Army?
How is the Fold connected to the Darkling? What does it say about him and his power?
How does Alina feel about her power? How do her feelings change? Why?

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What is the connection between Alina and the Darkling? What does Alina think of this connection at different points in the novel?
How are the Grisha talents like science? Why are other people afraid of what the Grisha can do?

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