Shadow and Bone

Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781780621418.

Originally published as The Gathering Dark. The Shadow Fold, a swathe of impenetrable darkness, crawling with monsters that feast on human flesh, is slowly destroying the once-great nation of Ravka. Alina, a pale, lonely orphan, discovers a unique power that thrusts her into the lavish world of the kingdoms magical elite - the Grisha. Could she be the key to unravelling the dark fabric of the Shadow Fold and setting Ravka free? The Darkling, a creature of seductive charm and terrifying power, leader of the Grisha. If Alina is to fulfil her destiny, she must discover how to unlock her gift and face up to her dangerous attraction to him. But what of Mal, Alinas childhood best friend? As Alina contemplates her dazzling new future, why cant she ever quite forget him? Glorious. Epic. Irresistible. Romance.