Demon in the Wood by Leigh Bardugo

Demon in the Wood by Leigh Bardugo

If you are a fan of Leigh Bardugo's Grishaverse, Demon in the Wood is a massive treat. Originally published as a short prequel story, it was beautifully adapted into a standalone graphic novel with gorgeous, atmospheric artwork by Dani Pendergast.

It serves as the definitive villain origin story for Aleksander Morozova—better known as the Darkling. Before he was the commander of the Second Army or the creator of the Shadow Fold, he was just a kid trying to survive.Long before the events of Shadow and Bone, a young Darkling goes by the alias Eryk. He and his mother, Lena (Baghra), are constantly on the run. They live a dangerous, nomadic life because they aren't just normal Grisha—they are Shadow Summoners and living amplifiers, making them the rarest and most hunted beings in the world. Non-Grisha (otkazat'sya) want to kill them out of fear, and other Grisha want to exploit them or capture them for power.

Eryk and Lena seek shelter for the winter at a hidden Grisha camp. For the first time, Eryk thinks he might actually get to be a normal kid. He meets a young Squaller named Annika, and the two begin to bond, share secrets, and navigate the typical pains of growing up. The Turning Point: The tragedy of the story is that Eryk's desire for connection is ultimately weaponized against him. He learns the hard way that even among his own kind, he cannot trust anyone. A brutal betrayal forces him to use the deadly "Cut" to survive, shattering his innocence entirely. 

Language: English.

Genre: Romance.

Binding: সেলাই করা বাইন্ডিং

Quality: Premium Quality Books.

Printing: High Quality Printing.

Paper: Eye Friendly paper (Cream White)

Cover: Matt cover (Paperback).