A review by mariana_bookish
Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

 A funny, sarcastic and touching book.

Alina's afraid of her future, afraid to find out how similar she and the Darkling are, but she has to keep going. There’s a war coming after all, so... no pressure 👍

She's just a naive and  self-centered teenager. Now, imagine being naive whilst  getting ready for war! 🤦‍♀️

I loved Nikolai’s personality, he’s just great. Also, this “Malina” relationship is toxic. I think Mal doesn’t want to accept that Alina is no longer just a mapmaker, that she’s a sun summoner, THE sun summoner (Btw, I’m still hating the Darking)