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mslelouch's review against another edition
4.0
Now all I need to do is reread the entire shadow and bone series~~
I love how it ended with a glimpse of the Darkling. How much I have missed reading about him....
I love how it ended with a glimpse of the Darkling. How much I have missed reading about him....
monarchsandmyths's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars
This was such a fun trip back into the Grishaverse and is the absolute perfect way of further delving into all the lore involved. Not to mention that the art was absolutely gorgeous and perfectly added to the story (a staple of any of the Grishaverse additional books). If you’re a fan of the Grishaverse or if you’re just interested in a quick read with some cool short stories, absolutely read this.
THE LIVES OF SAINTS is a book that exists within the Grishaverse, telling a short history on all the saints mentioned or not within other Grishaverse books. From stories of peril and betrayal to invention and love, the saints and their consequences are varied but impossible to put down.
I have to gush about the art really quick because it was truly beautiful. The illustrations just added so many layers and gave a great way of visualing the stories easily, while also continuing to be lush and rich. I have absolutely zero complaints about this and I only wish that I could inject these illustrations directly into my veins.
The stories were also really enjoyable as well. Bite-sized enough to quickly get through but in depth enough that I completely understood the story that was trying to be told. Really balancing the line in short stories of what’s too short and what’s too long. The book ultimately provides a closer look (and while I’m sure that many of us would be happy to read an entire textbook about the Grishaverse if Leigh Bardugo asked), while not going too overboard. I do think that some of the stories wouldn’t have been hurt by more detail and ultimately I do wish that there was a little bit more, but I do still think in the end it worked.
Really, I just enjoyed this book. I don’t think it’ll ever be my absolute favourite but I would definitely reread and greatly enjoyed the time spent reading.
This was such a fun trip back into the Grishaverse and is the absolute perfect way of further delving into all the lore involved. Not to mention that the art was absolutely gorgeous and perfectly added to the story (a staple of any of the Grishaverse additional books). If you’re a fan of the Grishaverse or if you’re just interested in a quick read with some cool short stories, absolutely read this.
THE LIVES OF SAINTS is a book that exists within the Grishaverse, telling a short history on all the saints mentioned or not within other Grishaverse books. From stories of peril and betrayal to invention and love, the saints and their consequences are varied but impossible to put down.
I have to gush about the art really quick because it was truly beautiful. The illustrations just added so many layers and gave a great way of visualing the stories easily, while also continuing to be lush and rich. I have absolutely zero complaints about this and I only wish that I could inject these illustrations directly into my veins.
The stories were also really enjoyable as well. Bite-sized enough to quickly get through but in depth enough that I completely understood the story that was trying to be told. Really balancing the line in short stories of what’s too short and what’s too long. The book ultimately provides a closer look (and while I’m sure that many of us would be happy to read an entire textbook about the Grishaverse if Leigh Bardugo asked), while not going too overboard. I do think that some of the stories wouldn’t have been hurt by more detail and ultimately I do wish that there was a little bit more, but I do still think in the end it worked.
Really, I just enjoyed this book. I don’t think it’ll ever be my absolute favourite but I would definitely reread and greatly enjoyed the time spent reading.
suzi4213's review against another edition
3.75
It was cool to get the backstories on the saints and I’m impressed by the depth of Bardugo’s world. It just wasn’t as good as her novels.
noir_novels's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars.
As a fan of the Grishaverse, this was a fun little addition in terms of world-building. It’s more a collection of short myths than a running narrative/s, so if you’re looking for something along the lines of “Language of Thorns” this probably isn’t something to pick up. For what it is though, I really enjoyed it and the artwork is gorgeous!
As a fan of the Grishaverse, this was a fun little addition in terms of world-building. It’s more a collection of short myths than a running narrative/s, so if you’re looking for something along the lines of “Language of Thorns” this probably isn’t something to pick up. For what it is though, I really enjoyed it and the artwork is gorgeous!
ktbgoodwin's review against another edition
4.0
I love the illustrations and it was so interesting to read about all the stories of the saints!
lmwrites's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
As a lover of mythology and short stories set in fantasy worlds, this was a fun read.
_pearl_'s review against another edition
4.25
So gorgeous.... this is the additional content that every series deserves
tkat211's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Nice, quick listen to catch up on reading goals. Expands upon the GrishaVerse in a fun/unique way. Also.. Can't have better narrators than these two!