"Shadow and Bone" introduces readers to Alina Starkov, a young orphan living in the war-torn and divided nation of Ravka. When Alina unexpectedly discovers a dormant power within herself, she becomes the target of dark forces that seek to exploit her abilities. As she embarks on a journey to harness her newfound powers, she must navigate treacherous alliances, confront her fears, and unravel the mysteries of the Shadow Fold—a dangerous and deadly expanse of darkness that divides Ravka.