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lycanbreakfast's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
Jesus I smashed that book but also mad it was basically a set up for the final book was good tho just wished it didn’t make me desperately need to the last book NOW
yourlocalhobo's review against another edition
2.0
This was a very hot mess. I’ve realized that I’m not Team Malina nor am I Team Darklina. I am Team Alina Needs To Focus On Herself.
jmchivers's review against another edition
3.0
The storyline continues to drag and I'm not convinced I like Alina. This story had so much potential but the direction it is taking doesn't seem like it will pick the pace back up.
bookly68's review against another edition
I can’t anymore. It’s torture. I don’t even like ANY of these STUPID characters!! I have no interest in going further with this series.
sanmarina's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
cardans_wife_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
4.0
fraggerbot's review against another edition
2.0
More like 2.5 stars.
One star for the action-filled ending, one star for the awesomeness called Nikolai and half a star for the rest of the book.
One star for the action-filled ending, one star for the awesomeness called Nikolai and half a star for the rest of the book.
iwearmyheartonmyface's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
wickedbrekker's review against another edition
4.0
One thing about this book that I really enjoyed was the intensity it brought. It brought a lot of information and delivered it in a way that made sense. I enjoyed the first book more but the last few chapters of Siege and Storm definitely made me very excited and on the edge of my seat. I love Leigh Bardugo’s writing and I can’t wait to read the final installment!
a_chickletz's review against another edition
4.0
Well, well, well, well.
"like calls to like"
If you enjoyed book one, you'll enjoy book two.
The world has gotten a little more scarier, the villans little more angrier, and the stakes a little more higher? That's how I explain this book.
But apparently everyone does not see it that way?
Every villain has a story, and The Darkling is one of those villains that you just gotta love throughout the book. He is her equal in all things considered but she does not want him and that's what makes me enjoy this book. When was the last time you found a book where the dark, mysterious good-looking guy is not the perfect choice for our heroine? Can't think of many can you? I can think of one: Dara in the Daveabad trilogy. And that's probably why I enjoyed it.
People ragged the fuck out of Mal in this, but god damn, I found myself siding with him a lot. People seem to forget that these 'people' are teenagers. So they're going to act like teens with a shit ton of stuff on their shoulders. In this case, their whole world. Plus: Mal has been hiding a love for her for ages and its just now when his feelings are coming out more openly does he have to think that the person he loves may fall to darkness... because, again, "like calls to like".
I loved Nikolai, he was an interesting character to bring into the fray. However, I enjoyed him more when he was the rogue pirate of the skies and not the guy who was constantly trying to flirt/win over Alaina. I got tired of it pretty fucking fast. Then again, the fact that I knew he was doing it made me feel better than seeing her go down that path 'accidentally cheating' and then a whole side plot opens up about that.
The ending was good, and I always enjoy how the story ends each time as if it was a fable. I eagerly devoured book three. So I'll cook up my review about that one.
"like calls to like"
If you enjoyed book one, you'll enjoy book two.
The world has gotten a little more scarier, the villans little more angrier, and the stakes a little more higher? That's how I explain this book.
But apparently everyone does not see it that way?
Spoiler
I think what is making me angry is that in a world of Reylo, in a world of evil little shits, there have to be some weird people that ship the Alaina and the Darkling. I mean, okay, maybe you ship it, go ahead. But in the context of this world? In no fucking way would that work. Alaina would have to have a lobotomy and become evil... or, the Daarkling would have to be woobified... for that to work. I mean, I give her props.Every villain has a story, and The Darkling is one of those villains that you just gotta love throughout the book. He is her equal in all things considered but she does not want him and that's what makes me enjoy this book. When was the last time you found a book where the dark, mysterious good-looking guy is not the perfect choice for our heroine? Can't think of many can you? I can think of one: Dara in the Daveabad trilogy. And that's probably why I enjoyed it.
People ragged the fuck out of Mal in this, but god damn, I found myself siding with him a lot. People seem to forget that these 'people' are teenagers. So they're going to act like teens with a shit ton of stuff on their shoulders. In this case, their whole world. Plus: Mal has been hiding a love for her for ages and its just now when his feelings are coming out more openly does he have to think that the person he loves may fall to darkness... because, again, "like calls to like".
I loved Nikolai, he was an interesting character to bring into the fray. However, I enjoyed him more when he was the rogue pirate of the skies and not the guy who was constantly trying to flirt/win over Alaina. I got tired of it pretty fucking fast. Then again, the fact that I knew he was doing it made me feel better than seeing her go down that path 'accidentally cheating' and then a whole side plot opens up about that.
The ending was good, and I always enjoy how the story ends each time as if it was a fable. I eagerly devoured book three. So I'll cook up my review about that one.