|summary=Strongly plotted and with great world-building, this suffers from a slightly weak ending but benefits from one of the most compelling supporting characters for years. Recommended.
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Warning: Spoilers for book 1 of this trilogy - published as both [[The Gathering Dark by Leigh Bardugo|The Gathering Dark]] and as ''Shadow and Bone'' below.
The book and its magnificent characters are brought vividly to life in the audiobook version, with Lauren Fortgang doing a superb job of adding an extra dimension to the story with her vocals. Each character is distinctly voiced, making conversations easy to follow, and she captures Alina's conflicted emotions brilliantly.