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A review by frostyreads
Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
by far, ruin and rising is the greatest instalment in the shadow and bone series. unlike siege and storm, this book was fast-paced and had me racing to the end, with epic battles and romance in every crevice.
i formed an emotional attachment to every character, the most shocking of all being mal. i despised mal with a passion during the first 2 books, but the unravelling of his gentle, selfless and compassionate nature had me warming to him like i’d never expected. and the darkling? such an incredible villain. he held so much depth, and it was heart-breaking to see such a vulnerable core beneath his calculating and cruel persona.
i definitely know the full extent of a book hangover after finishing this series. the ending left me entirely numb, but nonetheless miles more excited for the netflix adaptation to release. i’d give this 10 stars if i could.
i formed an emotional attachment to every character, the most shocking of all being mal. i despised mal with a passion during the first 2 books, but the unravelling of his gentle, selfless and compassionate nature had me warming to him like i’d never expected. and the darkling? such an incredible villain. he held so much depth, and it was heart-breaking to see such a vulnerable core beneath his calculating and cruel persona.
i definitely know the full extent of a book hangover after finishing this series. the ending left me entirely numb, but nonetheless miles more excited for the netflix adaptation to release. i’d give this 10 stars if i could.