Taken to the Little Palace to train with the , the magical elite, she falls under the influence of their leader, the enigmatic Darkling . While he believes she is the key to destroying the Fold, Alina soon discovers that the world of courtly intrigue and ancient power is far more dangerous than she ever imagined. Key Themes and Style

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: Reviewers from El Templo de las Mil Puertas note that while it uses the "chosen one" formula, it adds original twists and strong secondary characters like Genya and Mal .