The Tailor
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About the book
The Tailor is a short story that takes place during Shadow and Bone. The main characters featured are Genya Safin, Alina Starkov, and the Darkling. The novella is told from Genya's point of view in first person and provides extra insight into her character, as well as an extra look into the events at the Little Palace.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.3 across 118 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 44% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Young adult average of 7.8. That is how 7.7 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 7.3 | 118 | 100% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“Rating: 3.5 I thought this was cool to get more of a backstory and the perspective was nice to hear. It was pretty short, but overall, enjoyable and added to the story of the first book.”
““It hurts, but I can bear it. Because I am a doll, and a servant. Because I am a pretty thing and a soldier all the same.” I'll keep it short because there's really not much to say other than... I really love Genya as…”
Frequently asked
What age is The Tailor for?
The Tailor sits on the Young adult shelf in the sources we use, which by convention means roughly ages 13 and up. This is a guide from the book’s category, not a publisher’s age rating.
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