A review by mikasana
Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo

adventurous lighthearted 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

3.5

Storytelling is compelling and easy to follow. Things definitely began to pick up after the first installment and we met a few new charming characters.

My biggest gripe was Mal and Alina’s relationship. If it wasn’t Mal’s insecurities getting in the way, it was both of them being exceedingly stubborn or stupid. Mal himself was acting extremely childish and selfish to the point where I almost could not take it anymore and had to stop reading several times just to get through it. Honestly, I’m over both of them. 

I may finish the last installment just to find out what happens with the plot and the side characters. 
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