A review by cara16
Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo

adventurous challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I enjoyed the second book in the series. We got to see Alina as a Saint leading the Grisha in her own power. But with this power comes challenge. Her relationship with Mal becomes unstable and they need to find a way to work together with Nikolai for a common goal. The love triangle with Alina, Mal, and Nikolai becomes a love pyramid when the Darkling reappears. I think this drama took away from the plot where it had the potential to add to it. The power display moment in the cathedral was cool between Alina and the Darkling. The second book ends with the main characters unsure of if the Darkling was wounded or not. They are questioning how much what they just did will accomplish. 
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