"The Shadow and Bone Trilogy," written by Leigh Bardugo, is a young adult fantasy series set in a war-torn world inspired by Tsarist Russia. The story follows Alina Starkov, a young orphan who discovers she possesses a unique power that could change the fate of her country, Ravka. As she trains in the magical elite known as the Grisha, she faces challenges from dark forces, including the mysterious Darkling. The trilogy consists of three books: "Shadow and Bone," "Siege and Storm," and "Ruin and Rising." Throughout the series, themes of friendship, identity, and the struggle between light and darkness are explored, as Alina navigates her powers and the complexities of her relationships.