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A review by maziodynes
Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
The writing improved in this book from the first 2, but the pacing suffered a lot. The beginning when Alina was powerless and trapped underground really dragged
The Darkling was so, SO good in this one, it's a shame he only got to star in a few scenes! Mal actually got better by the end, and I think the battle at the Spinning Wheel was one of the best scenes of the whole series.
Overall the ending felt a little too safe to me. I was hoping for something more dramatic, I guess. Another series where, weirdly, the middle book was my favorite. Really looking forward to seeing how they adapt the rest of the story for the show!
The Darkling was so, SO good in this one, it's a shame he only got to star in a few scenes! Mal actually got better by the end, and I think the battle at the Spinning Wheel was one of the best scenes of the whole series.
Overall the ending felt a little too safe to me. I was hoping for something more dramatic, I guess. Another series where, weirdly, the middle book was my favorite. Really looking forward to seeing how they adapt the rest of the story for the show!
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape