maryaakkad's review against another edition
3.0
More like 3.5 stars
This book was tons better than its predecessor. Unlike Shadow and Bone, it wasn't a struggle for me to finish, and I actually enjoyed it quite a bit. Alina was as whiney and annoying as ever, Mal was weird, and Sturmhond was awesome.
This book was tons better than its predecessor. Unlike Shadow and Bone, it wasn't a struggle for me to finish, and I actually enjoyed it quite a bit. Alina was as whiney and annoying as ever, Mal was weird, and Sturmhond was awesome.
dannycakez8808's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars
This book was action packed right from the beginning. We were introduced to some great new characters who added a lot to the story and plot line. Nikolai is now my favorite character of this series. The adventure starts with Alina and Mal trying to live a life of refuge after escaping The Darkling and Ravka. Needless to say- they end up in back in Ravka because of a pirate they met. Alina is trying to create a new group of Grisha soldiers to defeat the darkling while Mal struggles to find his place in the palace. This was a great secondary book in the trilogy and I cannot wait to read the conclusion!
This book was action packed right from the beginning. We were introduced to some great new characters who added a lot to the story and plot line. Nikolai is now my favorite character of this series. The adventure starts with Alina and Mal trying to live a life of refuge after escaping The Darkling and Ravka. Needless to say- they end up in back in Ravka because of a pirate they met. Alina is trying to create a new group of Grisha soldiers to defeat the darkling while Mal struggles to find his place in the palace. This was a great secondary book in the trilogy and I cannot wait to read the conclusion!
tiffyofthemonts's review against another edition
5.0
Hi. It's me again, here to continue talking about my newly realized obsession with the Grishaverse.
Siege and Storm is the perfect sequel in Leigh Bardugo's Grisha series.
(I could end this review right there.)
Really though, this is what I think all sequels should be. Some characters' stories end; new character arcs begin. There's a mix of sadness in letting go of characters we've admired and respected, but there's also a joy in saying hello to new faces and personalities.
Relationships are less cut and dry. People are less cut and dry. The heroes turn out to be less noble than we once thought, and the villains are laid bare – certainly still dark and evil, but now even more intricate and baffling and somewhat enigmatic, and you can't help but commiserate with them in spite of their horrifying deeds.
This book is better than the first. It's more complex, it's a deeper dive, it's stark and it's gripping and it's suspenseful and lively and heartrending (did you see what I did there?) and no one – not even you, lovely reader – will get out unscathed. Read Shadow and Bone, and then read Siege and Storm, and make sure you have Ruin and Rising on hand while you're at it – otherwise you'll make yourself sick with anticipation if it's not within reach by the time you turn the last page.
More reviews, including this one, on my blog: Bookplates for Brunch.
Siege and Storm is the perfect sequel in Leigh Bardugo's Grisha series.
(I could end this review right there.)
Really though, this is what I think all sequels should be. Some characters' stories end; new character arcs begin. There's a mix of sadness in letting go of characters we've admired and respected, but there's also a joy in saying hello to new faces and personalities.
Relationships are less cut and dry. People are less cut and dry. The heroes turn out to be less noble than we once thought, and the villains are laid bare – certainly still dark and evil, but now even more intricate and baffling and somewhat enigmatic, and you can't help but commiserate with them in spite of their horrifying deeds.
This book is better than the first. It's more complex, it's a deeper dive, it's stark and it's gripping and it's suspenseful and lively and heartrending (did you see what I did there?) and no one – not even you, lovely reader – will get out unscathed. Read Shadow and Bone, and then read Siege and Storm, and make sure you have Ruin and Rising on hand while you're at it – otherwise you'll make yourself sick with anticipation if it's not within reach by the time you turn the last page.
More reviews, including this one, on my blog: Bookplates for Brunch.
koxi's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
erinlikesreading's review against another edition
5.0
This was such a good middle book. I couldn’t wait to start Ruin and Rising. I loved the introduction to Nikolai. Superb.
spinebreaker_101's review against another edition
3.0
Better than its predecessor but still left me unimpressed.
I remember cracking a smile at two points throughout this whole book, but apart from that it’s not doing much for me
I remember cracking a smile at two points throughout this whole book, but apart from that it’s not doing much for me
lunas_moon3's review against another edition
5.0
Ahhgg ich liebe dieses Buch!!! Der Schluss hat mir einfach das Herz herausgerissen... dennoch ist der erste Teil besser. Hoffentlich wird der 3 auch so gut!
nesser1990's review against another edition
slow-paced
3.5
I didn't hate this book but I didn't love it either. The first 400 pages was very very slow, then it picked up in the last 50 pages. Found myself skim reading a lot cuz it was so boring, to me.
gwens's review against another edition
4.0
"I've seen what you truly are and I've never turned away. I never will. Can he say the same?"
I don't care what people say. I love the Darkling and would love to read more about him. I'm hoping to see more of his side of the story in the next book and perhaps finally get rid of the toxic guy called Mal.
Turns out I don't only love the Darkling, but also Nikolai.
"I want to kiss you."
"You already kissed me."
"I want to kiss you again."
Alina, girl, how can you say no to this?
I'm a big fan of Nikolai and I can't wait to see what he does next.
I didn't like this book as much as the first one, though. A lot of things happened, but at the same time, they didn't. Does that make sense? It feels like this book was meant to introduce the last book. I still enjoyed reading it, so no complaints.
I don't care what people say. I love the Darkling and would love to read more about him. I'm hoping to see more of his side of the story in the next book and perhaps finally get rid of the toxic guy called Mal.
Turns out I don't only love the Darkling, but also Nikolai.
"I want to kiss you."
"You already kissed me."
"I want to kiss you again."
Alina, girl, how can you say no to this?
I'm a big fan of Nikolai and I can't wait to see what he does next.
I didn't like this book as much as the first one, though. A lot of things happened, but at the same time, they didn't. Does that make sense? It feels like this book was meant to introduce the last book. I still enjoyed reading it, so no complaints.