A review by snowiceblackfruit77
Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo

dark emotional funny fast-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? Yes

4.75

I loved this book so much

I didn’t like at first that Alina lost her power, but it was necessary.

I love this trilogy and the characters.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Murder, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Torture, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Gore, Grief, War, Death, Alcohol, Religious bigotry, and Sexual content