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A review by angek98
Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo
5.0
If [b:Shadow and Bone|10194157|Shadow and Bone (The Grisha, #1)|Leigh Bardugo|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1339533695s/10194157.jpg|15093325] was about the Darkling,
And [b:Siege and Storm|14061955|Siege and Storm (The Grisha, #2)|Leigh Bardugo|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1362166252s/14061955.jpg|19699752] was focused on Mal,
Then [b:Ruin and Rising|14061957|Ruin and Rising (The Grisha, #3)|Leigh Bardugo|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1392398530s/14061957.jpg|19699754] was about Alina's journey and development from the beginning of the series.
And damn was this one amazing. It was heart-wrenching, frightening, funny, wholesome and delightful.
The writing was the best I've read of Bardugo yet. She mastered the English language in this one, pulling me into the story, into the world, into the emotions of Alina, and her turmoil in the temptation of power, the things she's had to witness to her friends and foes.
Remember in my review of Shadow and Bone when I said that Alina wasn't much of a character? She really found her footing in this book, and I think its because this one was primarily about Alina. Her development is astounding, and her character arc was satisfying, if not predictable.
Nikolai.... I was so scared for him... His character arc.... @Leigh Bardugo how could you put me through that emotional turmoil.... (i still would like to marry him thx)
I'm just really happy with this series.
And [b:Siege and Storm|14061955|Siege and Storm (The Grisha, #2)|Leigh Bardugo|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1362166252s/14061955.jpg|19699752] was focused on Mal,
Then [b:Ruin and Rising|14061957|Ruin and Rising (The Grisha, #3)|Leigh Bardugo|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1392398530s/14061957.jpg|19699754] was about Alina's journey and development from the beginning of the series.
And damn was this one amazing. It was heart-wrenching, frightening, funny, wholesome and delightful.
The writing was the best I've read of Bardugo yet. She mastered the English language in this one, pulling me into the story, into the world, into the emotions of Alina, and her turmoil in the temptation of power, the things she's had to witness to her friends and foes.
Remember in my review of Shadow and Bone when I said that Alina wasn't much of a character? She really found her footing in this book, and I think its because this one was primarily about Alina. Her development is astounding, and her character arc was satisfying, if not predictable.
Nikolai.... I was so scared for him... His character arc.... @Leigh Bardugo how could you put me through that emotional turmoil.... (i still would like to marry him thx)
I'm just really happy with this series.