Demon in the Wood
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Leigh Bardugo
Discover the origin story of the Darkling in this beautifully illustrated, first-ever Grishaverse graphic novel from the no. 1 New York Times bestselling Shadow & Bone trilogy and international Netflix sensation.Praise for the Grishaverse:"This is what fantasy is for." The New York Times Book ReviewBefore he led Ravka's Second Army, before he created the Fold, and long before he became the Darkling, he was just a lonely boy burdened by an extraordinary power. Eryk and his mother, Lena, have spent their lives on the run. But they will never find a safe haven. They are not only Grisha - they are the deadliest and rarest of their kind. Feared by those who wish to destroy them and hunted by those who would exploit their gifts, they must hide their true abilities wherever they go. But sometimes deadly secrets have a way of revealing themselves . . .Discover the start of a grand and sinister destiny in this must-have graphic novel prequel to the bestselling series and international Netflix sensation, Shadow and Bone, from spectacular new talent Dani Pendergast and No. 1 New York Times bestseller, Leigh Bardugo.Read all the books in the Grishaverse:The Shadow and Bone TrilogyShadow and BoneSiege and StormRuin and RisingThe Six of Crows Duology Six of CrowsCrooked KingdomThe King of Scars DuologyKing of ScarsRule of WolvesDemon in the Wood (a Darkling prequel story)The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous MagicThe Lives of SaintsPraise for the Grishaverse:"A master of fantasy." - The Huffington Post"Utterly, extremely bewitching." - The Guardian"The best magic universe since Harry Potter." - Bustle"This is what fantasy is for." - The New York Times Book Review"[A] world that feels real enough to have its own passport stamp." - NPR"The darker it gets for the good guys, the better." - Entertainment Weekly"Sultry, sweeping and picturesque. . . Impossible to put down." - USA Today"There's a level of emotional and historical sophistication within Bardugo's original epic fantasy that sets it apart." - Vanity Fair"Unlike anything I've ever read." - Veronica Roth, bestselling author of Divergent"Bardugo crafts a first-rate adventure, a poignant romance, and an intriguing mystery!" - Rick Riordan, bestselling author of the Percy Jackson series
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Author
Leigh Bardugo
Pages
208
Publisher
Hachette Children's Group
Published Date
2022-09-27
ISBN
1510111158 9781510111158
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"Wow, I did not expect that ending. I love the illustrations, they are beautiful! This was a good prequel to shadow and bone, especially to see it visually was great. That twist was shocking, I couldn't believe it. Such a good graphic novel, and now I'm off to watch season 2 of Shadow and Bone!"
Anna
"This was such a cool idea, and I’m glad that Leigh Bardugo got Dani Pendergast to do the artwork for it. I hadn’t heard of her before this, but her art was beautiful and kept me engrossed. And, naturally, I love the Darkling, so seeing a graphic novel all about him and his backstory was super cool. I would love to see more graphic novels about Grishaverse characters’ backstories! (Especially the Crows)"
RB (evangeline fox’s version)
"I read this for a class final project, and I'm so glad I chose this. I was originally going to use Maus, but I decided this would be a more comfortable read for me, and I still found so many parallels to the Jewish experience, both in the past and the present. Whether Leigh Bardugo did that on purpose as a Jewish woman, I don't know, but it gave me a decent chunk to think about and it was so brilliantly executed and beautifully drawn. I was captivated from the first to the last page, and I feel as though some of the decisions Aleksander makes later in his life make a lot more sense now - although that's the point of this graphic novel - isn't it? <br/><br/>Of course, it was highly predictable, but I wasn't expecting any plot twists to come about. I knew what I was getting into and I knew I was just there to enjoy the story, keeping in mind everything from after this novel in the chronological timeline. Honestly I cannot get over the brutality of this book, and the gorgeous illustrations by Dani Pendergast. This has reinforced my decision to buy everything Leigh Bardugo ever makes until the day I die. Time to tell my grandpa to read this one, since he's the one who convinced me to read Shadow and Bone and the rest of the Grishaverse books!"
Jillian Selwyn
"Awesome backstory to an awesome villain!"
Darian Starr
"I found this by accident while on a trip; I knew what it was and was so excited! I bought it and went back to the hotel, I read it in less than 30 minutes but yearned for more. It is a graphic novel and beautifully illustrated. "
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Shannon Nicole
"Beautiful but the plot just didn't do it for me."
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Emily Berigan
"This story is pretty interesting and I do love an origin story so yay :) <br/>The art is beautiful and portrayed everything really well, and I enjoyed reading this <br/><br/>CWs: blood, animal death, gore, violence, child death/ death"
Erin 💫
"I have always enjoyed villains more. A good story is very dependent on having a compelling antagonist. The Grishaverse trilogy worked because the Darkling was layered, and yes, towards the end, you hated him, but there was a part at the beginning of Shadow and Bone where he felt like someone who could easily sway you and bring you to his side. This was Leigh Bardugo's intent with the Darkling, and she delivered. This book is another layer to that character. It makes you understand him and see where his compulsion came from. It makes him more human and relatable. A delightful read. An excellent villain origin story!"
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Deval Bharadia