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Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo

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lintasdiary's review against another edition

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4.0

Nikolai and the darkling would forever have my heart

meagansevern's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional medium-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

3.5

cmitchell2781's review against another edition

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5.0

Excellent characters

I love the changing character of Alina. Shes evolved into so much more than she was in the first book. I was actually caught off guard by the ending of this book, mostly because I was so absorbed in it that I didn't realize I was that close to the end. I really like the introduction of new characters like Nikolai and the twins. As much of a pain as he was for Alina and Mal, Nikolai really was a good addition. I cant wait to read the next book and see how it all comes together.

anajuliamde's review against another edition

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3.0

i’m FREEEE

megancperry's review against another edition

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3.0

PROS:
1. New character - Nikolai
2. Satisfying ending

CONS:
1. Alina
2. Mal
3. Literally everyone except Nikolai, and maybe the Darkling
4. Boredom. Extreme boredom

(spoilers for [b:Shadow and Bone|10194157|Shadow and Bone (Grisha Verse, #1)|Leigh Bardugo|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1339533695s/10194157.jpg|15093325])

Where to begin? I'll start with the main characters; I hated them. I can't even explain why, but I just did not like Alina and Mal or their relationship. Alina just kept getting on my nerves with all her self righteousness, thinking she has the authority to come back after having fled the country, expecting everyone to be at her beck and call. Ugh she annoyed me endlessly, to the point where I wish the trilogy was in third person, similar to the Before and After sections.

Then there's Mal. Again, I can't even pin down why exactly I dislike him, I just do. After the romantic tension of [b:Shadow and Bone|10194157|Shadow and Bone (Grisha Verse, #1)|Leigh Bardugo|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1339533695s/10194157.jpg|15093325], I was disappointed in the lack thereof in this sequel. All I got in exchange was inane jealousy.

Boredom. There were long stretches in the middle where I feel like nothing really happened; I was so bored! Perhaps the lack of action would have been bearable if I actually liked the characters, but I didn't, so it was not.

Aside from that, I was pleased with the ending; I thought it was an action packed last 50 pages, and it truly kept me on edge. I also adored the character of Nikolai, I hope we will see more of him in the finale!

"What's a pirate doing on a whaler?" I asked.
"Privateer" he corrected. "I have several ships. The Darkling wanted a whaler, so I got him one."
"You mean you stole it."
"Acquired it."
"You were in my cabin."
"Many women dream of me" he said lightly.

leekleek's review against another edition

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3.0

I strongly disliked almost every character in this book minus the darkling who is bae. It was a struggle to keep reading. In fact I don’t think anything actually happened in the first 75% of the book. BUT the last 25% was BOMB and I’m definitely reading the next one at least so I can keep talking to people about this ridiculous love quadrangle that I kind of love.