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Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo

Ruin and Rising is the final book in the 'Shadow and Bone' trilogy. The Darkling has taken control and Alina must find the third amplifier to defeat him as fast as possible. But as she begins to unravel the Darkling's secrets, she reveals a past that will forever alter her understanding of the bond they share and the power she wields. The firebird is the one thing that stands between Ravka and destruction—and claiming it could cost Alina and her loved ones the very future she’s fighting for.

Rating - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
I was a bit skeptical about this series after not enjoying the second book, but this third and final book in the trilogy tied up all the loose ends and brought it all together. This book kept me hooked from the first chapter, and I sped through it, unable to put it down! I highly enjoyed this series, but feel like it could have been better with more character development throughout the books with the main characters. But I definitely recommend this series to anyone who is interested in watching the Netflix show or who loves fantasy novels.