Demon in the Wood Graphic Novel by Leigh Bardugo

Demon in the Wood by Leigh Bardugo is a graphic novel prequel to the Shadow and Bone series, exploring the origin story of the Darkling. It follows a young Aleksander Morozova as he and his mother, both Grisha, seek refuge while hiding his dangerous powers. Along the way, he faces betrayal, fear, and the harsh reality of being different in a world that fears magic.