Welcome to the ninth stop on the official Shadow and Bone Blog Tour! I hope you’ve enjoyed the posts so far, and discovered some awesome new things about Alina, Ravka and the amazing Leigh Bardugo.
Today, I’ve asked Leigh to dig deeper into her S&B playlist and share some of the songs that helped to define her three main characters. Rereading the novel with these songs in mind definitely makes for a richer experience, so be sure to check them all out!
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At my June 6th stop on Wondrous Reads, I talked about some of my go-to inspiration music for Shadow and Bone including “Winter Song” and Placebo’s cover of “Running Up That Hill” (and a few Slavic chorus shout outs). This is a slightly deeper cut—mini-arcs of songs that I associate with my main characters. In some cases, I linked to official videos, but in others, they just felt too distracting.
The Darkling
For me, the Darkling is all about the space between who he is and what he lets the world see. I think these songs could fit comfortably there.
(I had no idea this incredible video existed. Love it.)
Mal
Okay, so this may end up a little more agro than what people expect from Mal, but I think his journey is from boy to soldier to something more.
Alina
Alina spends a lot of Shadow and Bone fighting herself, but she has a fierce heart. Karen O’s wail is battle ready.
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Thanks, Leigh, for sharing some truly remarkable compositions!
Want more Shadow and Bone? Comment below or on my review of the book with your email address and/or Twitter handle to win a finished copy or an audiobook! I’ll be picking winners at the end of the tour. (US/Canada only)
Monday, June 4: The Darkling
Tuesday, June 5: Favourite Writing Moments of Shadow & Bone (UK Blog Tour)
Wednesday, June 6: Shadow & Bone Playlist
Thursday, June 7: Review @ A Cupcake and a Latte
Friday, June 8: The Grisha Orders
Saturday, June 9: Review @ Overflowing Library (UK Blog Tour)
Sunday, June 10: Leigh’s First Stories
Monday, June 11: Interview @ Realm of Fiction (UK Blog Tour)
Wednesday, June 13: Gollancz’ Blog (UK Blog Tour)
Thursday, June 14: The Book Muncher
Friday, June 15: Book Chick City
Saturday, June 16: Karin’s Book Nook
Sunday, June 17: I’d So Rather Be Reading
Monday, June 18: Serendipity Reviews (UK Blog Tour)
Tuesday, June 19: The Fable Faerie
Wednesday, June 20: Willa’s Ramblings
Thursday, June 21: Once Upon a Bookcase (UK Blog Tour)
Friday, June 22: Cuddlebuggery
Saturday, June 23: The Hiding Spot
Sunday, June 24: Watercolor Moods
Monday, June 25: Falcata Times (UK Blog Tour)
Friday, June 29: MigMag (UK Blog Tour)
Watch the beautiful trailer, then check out my review!
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Seriously, that trailer is my favourite.
And I am totally eyeing that audiobook.
I think Gravity by Sara Bareilles would be a great Darkling/Alina shipper song. *nod nod*
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This book sounds so good! I’ve absolutely been hearing nothing but good things about it!!! Thanks so much for the giveaway!
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Wow. Creepy sounds for The Darkling. I got the chills listening to those. The rest a pretty cool.
I loved the videos and trailer and your review. Can’t wait to get my hands on a copy. I especially enjoyed the sail video, very creepy!
These songs are amazing!! makes me more excited to read this book:):)
These songs are amazing! I really want to read this book.
These are good songs! I think they are nice to somehow get a picture or atmosphere of the character.
This book sounds really amazing!!! I can’t wait to read it!!!!
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Great idea for a post! I love Florence. Can’t wait to get my hands on a copy of this!
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I really enjoyed all the videos. I love listening to author playlists. It really gives incite into the author’s mood while they were writing and makes you see their story in a completely different way.
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This is an amazing book! Leigh Bardugo is a genius, the Ravka world is incredible.
I love the trailer and songs:)
Thanks so much, I’d love a finished copy!
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THAT IS SO AWESOME! Ack! I am dying to read this! Thanks for hosting a tour spot and giveaway! I’ll take the Hard-back copy!
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I keep hearing so many amazing things about this book! I’ve been following the blog tour and I’m just DYING to read it! It sounds totally up my alley!
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My comment! Great giveaway!
This book looks so good! I love those songs!! And I would love to win a hard copy! Thanks for the giveaway!
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