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A review by bridget986
Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-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
2021 Challenge: 5/24
My feelings on this book are complicated. While I enjoyed the story as a whole, the pacing and plot were a little off for me. This book was very clearly a set-up for what happens in the third installment, but that's kind of what made it drag a little. I knew things that were happening would be important later on, but it got a bit tedious sometimes getting so much set up for things to come. It was interesting seeing Alina grapple with her power and how that impacts her other relationships. Also, I took MAJOR issue with the Darkling literally *SPOILER* sexually assaulting Alina. That was just so gross to read. Overall though, I'm looking forward to seeing how everything ends, but this book definitely could've been shorter.
My feelings on this book are complicated. While I enjoyed the story as a whole, the pacing and plot were a little off for me. This book was very clearly a set-up for what happens in the third installment, but that's kind of what made it drag a little. I knew things that were happening would be important later on, but it got a bit tedious sometimes getting so much set up for things to come. It was interesting seeing Alina grapple with her power and how that impacts her other relationships. Also, I took MAJOR issue with the Darkling literally *SPOILER* sexually assaulting Alina. That was just so gross to read. Overall though, I'm looking forward to seeing how everything ends, but this book definitely could've been shorter.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault