Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo (z-lib.org).mobi

IF YOU COULD BE ONE OF THE GRISHA, WHICH TYPE WOULD YOU BE?
Probably a Heartrender. I’m bloodthirsty like that. And I look great in red.
IS THERE ANY SIGNIFICANCE BEHIND THE WORD “GRISHA”?
“Grisha” is the Russian diminutive of Gregory. It means “watchful” and derives
from the biblical Grigori. (A lot of paranormal fans will recognize the reference
from fallen angel tales.) It also visually and aurally evokes the word “geisha,”
and I hoped that would reinforce the sense of beauty and secrecy that surrounds
Ravka’s magical elite.
NOW THAT SHADOW AND BONE IS SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE, WE ARE DYING TO KNOW—WHO DO YOU THINK SHOULD PLAY
THE DARKLING?
I’ve loved seeing some of the fans’ casting choices, but anyone I picked would
probably be too old for the role. It’s tough because whomever they choose has to
look young while still having the presence to make you believe that he can lead
armies and conquer worlds.
WHAT CAN READERS EXPECT IN THE SEQUEL, SIEGE AND STORM? NO SPOILERS, PLEASE!
Well, I don’t think it’s much of a spoiler to tell you the Darkling will be back.
What can I say? You can’t keep a bad man down. But he’s changed, and so has
Alina. She’s had her first taste of the way power will affect her, and she’ll have
to wrestle with the repercussions of the decisions she made at the end of Shadow
and Bone. I’ll also be introducing my favorite character of the series, and taking
readers beyond Ravka’s borders.
WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH OUT LOUD?
Parks and Recreation. Kids in the Hall (cue up “Time to Hate the Swiss”).
Those “Bad Lip Reading” clips. Anna Banks.
WHAT DO YOU DO ON A RAINY DAY?
Write. I also like to put on my Northface and go for a walk. Rainy days are a
luxury in LA.
WHAT’S YOUR IDEA OF FUN?
Being with my friends around a table. Hanging out with the guys from my band.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE SONG?
Depends on the day. I’m very fickle. But I can’t resist singing along to the live
version of “Gold Dust Woman.” I would gladly swear fealty to Stevie Nicks.