Shadow and bone, as well as Siege and Storm, easily transports you to an unexplored world that the characters make sure you discover it with them. Not only Alina, but everyone else tackle new struggles, which is the reason it makes you keep reading.

I like how the romance is in suspense until after halfway through the book, not making it one of the main themes. It works well as it is (even when I was conflicted by it at times, I then knew the reason why some things were the way they were).

The Grishaverse has me on a chokehold, it's addictive!