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jayjay519's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
sskywalker's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-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
3.25
thekitkat825's review against another edition
5.0
This one was so much better than the others. Better characterization and the pacing was faster. I have actual hope Six of Crows will continue to carry this pacing.
anotherbooklady's review against another edition
5.0
Wow
Leigh Bardugo has crafted an amazing tale, and she saved the best for last.
As a reader, you see the shift in her writing for each book; the Grishaverse evolves and fills in, inferences are confirmed, and characters become fully developed.
I had loved that first two books didn’t spend a lot of time building the Grishaverse. The reader was dropped into the story and it was easy to just fill in the blanks. In this final book, Bardugo takes her time to craft the finale, while keeping the story engaging and building tension.
While suspicions I had regarding certain characters were validated, it’s what kept me from putting the book down.
It’s been a long time since I’ve found myself completely absorbed into book series and I am feeling kind of sad now that I’m done reading all the books!
Leigh Bardugo has crafted an amazing tale, and she saved the best for last.
As a reader, you see the shift in her writing for each book; the Grishaverse evolves and fills in, inferences are confirmed, and characters become fully developed.
I had loved that first two books didn’t spend a lot of time building the Grishaverse. The reader was dropped into the story and it was easy to just fill in the blanks. In this final book, Bardugo takes her time to craft the finale, while keeping the story engaging and building tension.
While suspicions I had regarding certain characters were validated, it’s what kept me from putting the book down.
It’s been a long time since I’ve found myself completely absorbed into book series and I am feeling kind of sad now that I’m done reading all the books!
read_n_wright's review against another edition
4.0
This was my fav of the whole series and a lovely way to end the trilogy (I think- there's so many more books in this world, but this one felt like closure)
I felt connected to the characters and was delighted by the ending.
The author defo missed a trick in not exploring the Darkling more, though. The complexity of his and Alina's connection, their understanding, desire and hatred for one another. The Darklings' past lives, hus vulnerability and invulnerability, the journey that led him to who he became...all had soo much potential. Every time the Darkling came up I yearned to know more. I hear there's a novella about him, but I don't want to be disappointed, but it so I'll just leave it be.
I felt connected to the characters and was delighted by the ending.
The author defo missed a trick in not exploring the Darkling more, though. The complexity of his and Alina's connection, their understanding, desire and hatred for one another. The Darklings' past lives, hus vulnerability and invulnerability, the journey that led him to who he became...all had soo much potential. Every time the Darkling came up I yearned to know more. I hear there's a novella about him, but I don't want to be disappointed, but it so I'll just leave it be.
jessica_z's review against another edition
4.0
The verdict on this book is......Meh. I was unaware of the controversy about the ending of the series until after reading the second book. So my expectations were lowered. And as I was reading I couldn't understand what was wrong with it. Then I got to the climax and I understood perfectly. It was rushed, and too...focused. It was like how when she was going to the Darkling in visions he was the only thing that was in focus, that's what it felt like at the climax. There was this whole battle going on around Alina and the writing was too focused on her and the Darkling. It felt too small for the giant world Leigh made and we explored. Also it was rushed. I was reading it and then suddenly something happened and I was like "Wait...what just happened?" And it wasn't in the way you say it when the plot twist is revealed. If I was writing this I would have Alina given herself up because she couldn't run anymore and have innocent people get hurt and then her and the Darkling make out because I love him! Then Mal and everyone goes in to get her back and there is this epic battle and then Alina makes her final stand against the Darkling, and then it kind of follows the normal story line from there with Mal. If you've read it you know what I'm talking about. But because the climax was written the way it was, I couldn't enjoy the ending, because I didn't know how I felt about the battle and everything that happened. As a person that wants to be an author and has written my own books I know how hard it is to end a series, so everything is answered and tied in a neat little bow or everyone in tears, but it has to be approached correctly.
Let's talk about the plot twists, I totally saw part of it. When the Darkling's mom tells her backstory, and all that, I knew. I would have liked to see Alina's powers grow more. I mean all she really did was use the Cut. And we got that mountain part, but the Darkling was a total BA with his powers. Well she did learn how to bend light but still. I love the Darkling, there should have been more of him. Also I another thing I didn't like was how easy he told her his name. I mean it was kind of thrown out there. For a second I thought he was messing with her. Some where in this book I actually started liking Mal and it completely caught me off guard.
I honestly don't know how I feel about this book. I'm just putting whatever I'm thinking down and I don't know if it's making any sense. Anyway I loved all the characters, love the world, wish the ending had a little more work on it, but all in all I still love the Grisha Trilogy.
Let's talk about the plot twists, I totally saw part of it. When the Darkling's mom tells her backstory, and all that, I knew. I would have liked to see Alina's powers grow more. I mean all she really did was use the Cut. And we got that mountain part, but the Darkling was a total BA with his powers. Well she did learn how to bend light but still. I love the Darkling, there should have been more of him. Also I another thing I didn't like was how easy he told her his name. I mean it was kind of thrown out there. For a second I thought he was messing with her. Some where in this book I actually started liking Mal and it completely caught me off guard.
I honestly don't know how I feel about this book. I'm just putting whatever I'm thinking down and I don't know if it's making any sense. Anyway I loved all the characters, love the world, wish the ending had a little more work on it, but all in all I still love the Grisha Trilogy.
hmin13's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
sashkia's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Long chapters for no reason, mc began go get annoying, predictable ending that wasn't as satisfying as I wanted.
sm_readsbooks's review against another edition
Ruin and Rising is the final book in the 'Shadow and Bone' trilogy. The Darkling has taken control and Alina must find the third amplifier to defeat him as fast as possible. But as she begins to unravel the Darkling's secrets, she reveals a past that will forever alter her understanding of the bond they share and the power she wields. The firebird is the one thing that stands between Ravka and destruction—and claiming it could cost Alina and her loved ones the very future she’s fighting for.
Rating - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
I was a bit skeptical about this series after not enjoying the second book, but this third and final book in the trilogy tied up all the loose ends and brought it all together. This book kept me hooked from the first chapter, and I sped through it, unable to put it down! I highly enjoyed this series, but feel like it could have been better with more character development throughout the books with the main characters. But I definitely recommend this series to anyone who is interested in watching the Netflix show or who loves fantasy novels.
Rating - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
I was a bit skeptical about this series after not enjoying the second book, but this third and final book in the trilogy tied up all the loose ends and brought it all together. This book kept me hooked from the first chapter, and I sped through it, unable to put it down! I highly enjoyed this series, but feel like it could have been better with more character development throughout the books with the main characters. But I definitely recommend this series to anyone who is interested in watching the Netflix show or who loves fantasy novels.