A review by lili_blum
Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo

adventurous dark mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

I devoured 85% of this book today oopsie. Somehow this sequel was exactly what I expected and simultaneously also not at all. So much happened in this book and yet it felt a little too long for what the plot provided. More betrayal, more revelations and character growth on Alina’s part. I still dislike Mal (Gale 2.0) and I was majorly disappointed to find the romance between Alina and the Darkling not advancing, likely never.  Some parts had me gripped, some felt a bit repetitive. Diving into the third book tomorrow, maybe the finale will provide satisfaction.