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I've always loved the Darkling, such a great tormented character / villain (and even more after Ben Barnes played him in the tv series! ?)
This graphic novel is a glimpse in his "youth", it's a quick read and the art is really good.

A great glimpse into The Darkling's past. I hope the entire series is adapted into graphic novel.

Fear can be a powerful ally. But feed it too often, make it too strong… and it will turn on you.

Start building walls and people begin to wonder what you‘re hiding.

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Book mail can‘t wait to read these 🤗📖

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Meh. This short story didn't add anything to the series.

A tragic backstory about the Darkling at the age of thirteen, Leigh Bardugo has delivered yet another masterpiece. When I thought I understood the Darkling and his motives, who he is and why he does what he does; then comes along this book! (or rather a short story)

Rating: 4.5/5
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Interesting enough origin story as to why The Darkling wanted to make Grisha the rulers of the land. Still doesn't mean I have to feel sorry for him, or like him, though!

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Darkling backstory!?!? Yes please.

This was a really short story, just a glimpse into the past of the Darkling, but I found it interesting. I‘d actually really love more stories about Baghra, I find her fascinating and this story left me really wanting to learn more about her.

*Fear is a porwerful ally, but feed it too often, make it too strong, and it will turn on you.*
This is the last story that form part of the Shadow and Bone Trilogy. And to be honest I expected more.
On the other hand I would read a entire series about the Darkling and still want more.

This was my second to last book/story for 2019.
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Super short story about the Darkling from when he was a child. Not that riveting but I‘m always ready to read more about the world of the Grisha. 3/5 stars.

Snuck a little time at work when things were quiet to read this. 30 odd pages of a glimpse into the Darkling before he actually became the Darkling. Really interesting to see him as a child and the relationship between him and his mother. 4/5 🌟

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Nice fill in and back 3/5 stars

Love this prequel short story about the Darkling as a boy. My only complaint is that I want more Darkling!
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I started the Grisha trilogy years again and now I'm finally going back to finish them!

I wanted to like the Darkling I really did but nope. This glimpse into his past did help me get a better understanding of him & why he became the way he did. It must have been rough for him growing up. This short did make me feel a bit sorry for him but then I think of all the trouble he caused (or will cause) & the feeling quickly passes. I understand what he was trying to accomplish but I don't care for the way he went about doing this.

So short, but I loved reading about the Darkling as a kid, now that I have finished the trilogy! (He was my favorite. Shhh.) 😊

“But I cannot hate that boy and girl for what they tried to do. The way we live, the way we‘re forced to live—it makes us desperate.” --excerpt from the book

It was shorter than I thought it'd be. The last portion of it is a preview of Six of Crows. Interesting insight to the Darkling tho!

"Fear is a powerful ally, but feed it too often, make it too strong, and it will turn on you." - The Demon in the Wood by Leigh Bardugo

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