TV series · 2021 · Netflix
Is Shadow and Bone based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Shadow and Bone is based on the works Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo (2015) and Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo (2012).
Six of Crows is book 1 of the Six of Crows series.
The TV series premiered in 2021 on Netflix.
The book behind Shadow and Bone
Six of Crows
by Leigh Bardugo · first published 2015 · fantasy, young adult fiction
2015 novel by Leigh Bardugo.
Common questions
Is Shadow and Bone based on a book?
Yes. Shadow and Bone is based on the works Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo (2015) and Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo (2012).
Who wrote the book Shadow and Bone is based on?
Six of Crows was written by Leigh Bardugo and first published in 2015.
Is Six of Crows part of a series?
Yes, it is book 1 in the Six of Crows series.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Six of Crows before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.