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A review by katelyn11
Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-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
4.5
Where Shadow and Bone fell flat for me, Siege and Storm picked up in a major way.
Alina’s struggle with the darkness within her is compelling. It turned her from a boring protagonist into one with whom I could relate. She fights and feeds her ambition, recognizing where she is similar to the Darkling, but is also afraid of becoming like him. It’s an age-old trope, but is told well. The power of the Darkling is believable, and he becomes a stronger villain. The battle scene at the end is truly heart-wrenching.
Also, Nikolai is a welcome addition to the series! His banter recalls that of Jesper and Nina in the Six of Crows duology. Bardugo excels at writing quick-witted characters.
Content warnings: death, violence, war, PTSD.
Alina’s struggle with the darkness within her is compelling. It turned her from a boring protagonist into one with whom I could relate. She fights and feeds her ambition, recognizing where she is similar to the Darkling, but is also afraid of becoming like him. It’s an age-old trope, but is told well. The power of the Darkling is believable, and he becomes a stronger villain. The battle scene at the end is truly heart-wrenching.
Also, Nikolai is a welcome addition to the series! His banter recalls that of Jesper and Nina in the Six of Crows duology. Bardugo excels at writing quick-witted characters.
Content warnings: death, violence, war, PTSD.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, and War
Moderate: Violence