A review by readbyabbi
Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo

adventurous dark emotional hopeful tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

i am so sad i wont read from alinas pov again, i really enjoyed her as a character and she didn't annoy me which a lot of fantasy mcs do. i recognise that this isnt the perfect series and kinda get why some people dont like it, but for me it was just so fun and enjoyable. i read the series in one week and it was the perfect escape from real world bullshit. the adventure was once again really good, the writing still great and i know some people hated the ending but i thought it was good and that it left the series in a good place rather than making it drag out for a few more books. i also did cry at this book despite it not being as good as the second book.