Should I read Shadow and Bone first?

Since the Netflix series doesn't necessarily follow Bardugo's plot verbatim, it'll be best to start with the books in order so that you have a clear sense of what's happening in the nation of Ravka.
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Should I read shadow of bone or Six of Crows first?

While the Six of Crows takes place after the events of Shadow and Bone, the duology is just as popular as a stand-alone series. Heisserer loved them so much that he fought to include the Crows in the show, leading to their prequel storyline.
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Should I read the books before Shadow and Bone?

Shadow and Bone: The books aren't required reading, but you should still try them. That said, even though you don't need to read the books beforehand, we strongly recommend picking them up to read later. They're great novels regardless and there is a lot of lore to get into!
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What order should I read Shadow and Bone in?

Shadow and Bone trilogy (aka The Grisha Trilogy)

The trilogy should be read as follows: Shadow and Bone. Siege and Storm. Ruin and Rising.
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Can I read King of Scars before Shadow and Bone?

The story follows young king Nikolai Lantsov as he tries to rebuild Ravka and fight the dark magic within him. Whilst King of Scars is a brand new story, so can be read separately, it's best to read the other books in the Grishaverse first, starting with book one Shadow and Bone.
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Do you need to read Kathy Reichs books in order?

So should you read the Kathy Reichs books in chronological order? Yes if you like reading your series in order of how things develop, but no if you came across a book in the series and want to start with it, without having to go back to the previous ones. You won't lose much.
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Can I watch Shadow and Bone If I've only read the first book?

So the question at the forefront of many minds is whether its necessary to read the Shadow and Bone books before giving the Netflix original series a chance. The short answer is no, it's not necessary.
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Is Shadow and Bone series based on the first book?

1. It's adapted from Leigh Bardugo's books. Shadow and Bone is based on the worldwide bestselling Grishaverse novels by Israeli-American writer, Leigh Bardugo. The eponymous novel is the first book in the Grisha trilogy followed by Siege and Storm and Ruin and Rising.
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Can I read Six of Crows without reading the Grisha Trilogy?

Six of Crows can be read without reading the Grisha Trilogy. (also it's only going to be a two book series.)
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Is Kaz Brekker in Shadow and Bone book?

While some characters, like Kaz and Inej, never appear in the pages of Shadow and Bone, the book, they certainly make themselves known in the show. Based on the best-selling fantasy novel by Leigh Bardugo, Shadow and Bone is an exciting Netflix fantasy series.
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Is Kaz Brekker in Shadow and Bone?

Shadow and Bone is almost here! The much-anticipated series based on the popular book series by Leigh Bardugo hits Netflix on Friday, April 23. One of the characters featured in the series is Kaz Brekker.
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Is Shadow and Bone connected to Six of Crows?

In addition to the Shadow and Bone trilogy, the series also incorporates elements from Six of Crows, a duology that is set in the same world, but focused on a very different set of characters.
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Does Shadow and Bone follow the book?

Shadow and Bone is streaming now on Netflix, and if you've watched the whole thing, you might be wondering just how much inspiration it took from its source material – because, yes, in case you didn't know, the series is based on a series of books by Leigh Bardugo, and is an adaptation that draws from both the first ...
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Can 11 year olds read 6 crows?

vv good, 11+ probably if you're ok with violence

i loved it a lot, the scheming and heists and dark world building and slow burn romances—it was all very very good. some people think it's too slow tho, so i recommend reading in a day or two.
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What order should I read the Grisha books in?

Below, we provide a quick guide to which books to read in what order—and what you can expect inside each.
  • Shadow and Bone. Square Fish. ...
  • Siege and Storm. Square Fish. ...
  • Ruin and Rising. ...
  • Six of Crows. ...
  • Crooked Kingdom. ...
  • King of Scars. ...
  • Rule of Wolves. ...
  • The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic.
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How does Shadow and Bone differ from books?

There's one major difference on the surface level of Shadow and Bone that was made regarding the series' main character, Alina Starkov. In the books, she is described as simply an orphan who is small, pale and mousy, with dull brown hair and eyes.
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Is Shadow and Bone season 1 book 1?

There are three separate series set in the same universe, with Season 1 pulling from the first Shadow and Bone book and setting up a prequel for the Six of Crows book.
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Is Shadow and Bone for adults?

Is Shadow and Bone for adults? The Shadow and Bone book trilogy is young adult fantasy that is generally recommended for ages 12 and up.
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Which Kathy Reichs book should I read first?

To enjoy the stories and novels in order, First Bones is where fans must begin. After this, novels are best enjoyed in the order they were written, pretty much, starting with Kathy's first book, Déjà Dead. Death du Jour comes next, after which Deadly Décisions and Fatal Voyage follow.
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What order should I read Temperance Brennan?

All of the short stories ('First Bones', 'Bones in her Pocket', 'Swamp Bones', 'Bones on Ice') are collected in The Bone Collection. What is this? 'First Bones' – collected in The Bone Collection.
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Are Kathy Reichs books like Bones?

The stories are simply different. However, I had a bigger problem with the novel. Reichs goes into so much minute technical detail about Tempe's work, filling paragraph after paragraph with obscure anatomical references and forensic jargon, that I found the book tedious at times.
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Can I read Crooked Kingdom first?

Definitely not. You get to know the characters so well in the first book and without that knowledge you will have no appreciation or understanding of what is going on in Crooked Kingdom. However, you do not need to read the Grisha trilogy in order to understand this duology.
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How old is Alina in Shadow and Bone Netflix?

BEST: Making the Darkling look older

In the books, the Darkling appears to be only a few years older than Alina, who is 17.
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How old is Kaz Brekker in Shadow and Bone?

Kaz Brekker, also known as Dirtyhands, is a 17-year-old master thief with a reputation for doing anything for the right price. He has a personal vendetta against Pekka Rollins, who swindled Kaz and his older brother Jordie out of all their money when they first arrived in Ketterdam.
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Are Six of Crows inappropriate?

This novel is truly great. But I would not recommend this to young teens. It is a very dark and violent story. There's frequent language all throughout this book, and it is there are some very graphic cases of violence throughout.
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