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A review by tallangryplanet
Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
There comes a moment in almost every young adult fantasy series where the protagonist must make a painful choice. This book is all about Alina's choice, and what she must do to save Ravka (and possibly the entire world) from the Darkling.
This book has great pace, the characters go through ups and downs, both in their mission and in their inner worlds, and yet I couldn't help but feel disappointed in its resolution, especially considering it's the last book of the trilogy. Don't get me wrong, it does a great job of tying in the ends while at the same time leaving enough questions to set up the later books (the King of Scars duology), but the more I think about it the less in character it seems.
However, this shouldn't discourage people from picking up this book if they're looking for a fun fantasy read; it's full of action and it kept me on the edge of my seat, as I was never sure what new problems the characters might have to face and how they would solve them. I also really enjoyed the relationships they built with each other throughout the series and especially towards the end. All in all, it's a great book to spend a couple of afternoons with.
This book has great pace, the characters go through ups and downs, both in their mission and in their inner worlds, and yet I couldn't help but feel disappointed in its resolution, especially considering it's the last book of the trilogy. Don't get me wrong, it does a great job of tying in the ends while at the same time leaving enough questions to set up the later books (the King of Scars duology), but the more I think about it the less in character it seems.
However, this shouldn't discourage people from picking up this book if they're looking for a fun fantasy read; it's full of action and it kept me on the edge of my seat, as I was never sure what new problems the characters might have to face and how they would solve them. I also really enjoyed the relationships they built with each other throughout the series and especially towards the end. All in all, it's a great book to spend a couple of afternoons with.