Demon in the Wood
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Before he became the Darkling, he was just a lonely boy of extraordinary power. Get a look into the past that forged a brutal and brilliant leader.
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 #1 New York Times bestseller Leigh Bardugo.
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7 primary books11 released books#0.5 in Grishaverse
Grishaverse is a 11-book series with 9 released primary works first released in 2012 with contributions by Leigh Bardugo.
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I loved this a bit more than the Tailor. It gave some context to the Darkling and the old world.
This is getting four stars because it was written well and we get a complete picture as to why the Darkling became who he is and why he created the monstrosities in the future. HOWEVER, I'm not nor have I ever digged the Darkling. There are major abusive behaviors that we should not romanticize and/or give reverence to.
With that said... it's baffling that his mother had the reaction she did in the future when you clearly see that he is exactly as she intended him to be and become. She is one of the primary reasons he is calculating and murderous. To be honest, I don't think he is capable of love.
This is a story about the Darkling's life as a young boy. A wonderful addition to the series, as it explains his background and the reason why he became who he is in the main books.
BUT IT'S PAINFULLY BITTER.
EVEN MORE SO IF YOU READ IT AFTER FINISHING THE SERIES.
WHY.
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