The Shadow and Bone Trilogy Book Set: Shadow and Bone, Siege and Storm, Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo

The Shadow and Bone Trilogy Book Set: Shadow and Bone, Siege and Storm, Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo

The Complete Shadow and Bone Trilogy in One Book Set

Enter the Grishaverse with the complete original fantasy trilogy by bestselling author Leigh Bardugo.

This paperback boxed set contains all three novels in Alina Starkov’s story:

1. Shadow and Bone
2. Siege and Storm
3. Ruin and Rising

The trilogy follows Alina Starkov, an orphan and soldier in the war-torn kingdom of Ravka, whose life changes when she unexpectedly reveals an extraordinary magical ability.

Her power draws her into the world of the Grisha, Ravka’s magical military elite, and places her at the centre of a conflict involving the mysterious Shadow Fold and the powerful figure known as the Darkling.

Macmillan describes the trilogy as Alina’s journey from frightened soldier to a figure whose abilities may determine the future of Ravka.

Book 1 – Shadow and Bone

The trilogy begins with Alina Starkov, a young soldier preparing to cross the dangerous Shadow Fold.

The Fold is a vast region of unnatural darkness filled with deadly creatures.

When Alina’s regiment is attacked, she reveals a dormant power she never knew she possessed.

She is taken to the royal court and begins training with the Grisha, where she encounters their charismatic and dangerous leader, the Darkling.

Macmillan identifies Shadow and Bone as Volume 1 of the trilogy and the beginning of Alina’s journey as the Sun Summoner.

Book 2 – Siege and Storm

In Siege and Storm, Alina’s abilities have grown, but so have the consequences of possessing them.

The Darkling is more determined than ever to control her power and use it to claim Ravka.

Alina and Mal are drawn back into the struggle, while a daring privateer introduces new possibilities and new dangers.

Macmillan officially identifies Siege and Storm as Volume 2 of the trilogy.

The second novel expands the political conflict of Ravka and introduces several characters who become increasingly important across the wider Grishaverse.

Book 3 – Ruin and Rising

The trilogy concludes with Ruin and Rising.

Ravka is in crisis.

The Darkling has strengthened his control, while Alina and her remaining allies search for a way to challenge him.

Her final journey forces her to confront the limits of her power, the consequences of ambition and the sacrifices that may be required to save her country.

Macmillan officially identifies this as Volume 3 and the conclusion of the Shadow and Bone trilogy.

Correct Reading Order

The trilogy should be read in this order:

1. Shadow and Bone
2. Siege and Storm
3. Ruin and Rising

This boxed set contains the entire original trilogy in the correct sequence.

Meet Alina Starkov

Alina begins the story believing she is an ordinary soldier.

Her unexpected power changes everything.

She must learn how to control her abilities while navigating:

• Royal politics
• Grisha society
• War
• Friendship
• Love
• Power
• Loyalty
• Betrayal

Her transformation forms the emotional and narrative centre of all three novels.

The Darkling

The Darkling is one of the most important figures in the trilogy.

Powerful, charismatic and mysterious, he leads the Grisha and initially appears to understand Alina’s abilities better than anyone else.

His ambitions, however, are closely connected with the fate of Ravka and the Shadow Fold.

The relationship between Alina and the Darkling adds tension, moral complexity and danger throughout the trilogy.

Mal Oretsev

Mal is Alina’s childhood friend and one of the people most closely connected to her life before she discovers her powers.

Their relationship is tested as Alina enters the Grisha world and becomes increasingly involved in the struggle for Ravka.

Friendship, loyalty and love all play important roles in their shared story.

Nikolai Lantsov

Readers will also meet Nikolai, one of the most popular characters in the Grishaverse.

He becomes especially important from Siege and Storm onward.

His story later continues in Leigh Bardugo’s King of Scars duology.

The Grishaverse

The Shadow and Bone trilogy forms the foundation of Leigh Bardugo’s larger Grishaverse.

After completing this trilogy, readers can continue with:

Six of Crows Duology

1. Six of Crows
2. Crooked Kingdom

King of Scars Duology

1. King of Scars
2. Rule of Wolves

Macmillan officially groups the Shadow and Bone trilogy alongside the Six of Crows and King of Scars duologies within the wider Grishaverse.

A World of Magic and War

The trilogy combines:

• Fantasy
• Adventure
• Romance
• Political intrigue
• War
• Magical training
• Monsters
• Royal courts
• Friendship
• Betrayal

The fictional kingdom of Ravka draws inspiration from Imperial Russian aesthetics while creating its own magical culture and mythology.

The Grisha

The Grisha are people capable of manipulating aspects of the physical world through what the series calls the Small Science.

Different Grisha have different specialities and roles within Ravka.

Alina’s abilities make her especially unusual and place her at the centre of political and military attention.

Themes Across the Trilogy

The series explores themes including:

• Power
• Identity
• Friendship
• Love
• Sacrifice
• Ambition
• Corruption
• Responsibility
• War
• Loyalty
• Belonging
• Leadership
• Good and evil
• The cost of extraordinary power

From Books to Screen

The Grishaverse later inspired the Netflix series Shadow and Bone, which drew material from both the Shadow and Bone trilogy and the Six of Crows world.

Macmillan’s current edition information also highlights the connection between the books and the screen adaptation.

The novels remain the original source material and contain considerably more character, world-building and plot detail.

Who May Enjoy This Box Set

This collection may especially appeal to readers who enjoy:

• YA fantasy
• Fantasy romance
• Magical powers
• Dark fantasy
• Chosen-one stories
• Political intrigue
• Strong female protagonists
• Complete fantasy trilogies
• Leigh Bardugo
• Six of Crows
• The Grishaverse
• Fantasy book box sets

About Leigh Bardugo

Leigh Bardugo is the #1 New York Times bestselling creator of the Grishaverse.

Macmillan lists her works as including the Shadow and Bone trilogy, Six of Crows duology, King of Scars duology, and additional Grishaverse titles.

For readers who want to begin the Grishaverse from its original starting point, this boxed set provides all three Shadow and Bone novels in one complete collection.