Review
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In this absolutely STUNNING (I don't know what else to
call it) conclusion to the New York Times Bestselling Trilogy,
everything you know about this world and the things in it will
change. Love, loyalty, friendship, survival, power, victory, and
freedom - everything is at stake. And one broken saint, a
disgraced tracker, and a whole gang of misfits and a prince
without a throne are all that stands between light and dark. If
you choose not to read this, you are missing out on one of the
BEST series ever. The ending was absolutely stunning, the finale
heart-breaking, the story so realistic. I'm actually going to
need time to process what I've just read - READ IT! (The Guardian
Online)
What an amazing ride the Grisha series has been! Brilliant,
classic high fantasy on one hand and yet unique and unpredictable
on the other. So many twists that I did not in the slightest see
coming, and which developed or resolved situations perfectly.
Genius storytelling revealing complete mastery of poor
defenceless reader emotions as well as fabulous world-building
and skillfull character development. Such a satisfying ending too
- no mean feat to pull off, but she did it. If you're hesitating
to finish this trilogy for fear it could let you down, stop
messing about right now and get on with it. (Thoughts From The
Hearthfire)
... an excellent end to one of the best trilogies I've read for a
while. Hugely enjoyable reading. (The Book Bag)
... the final episode of the powerful and all-consuming The
Grisha sequence (Julia Eccleshare Love Reading)
Ruin and Rising left me teary-eyed and contented. I didn't want
to leave these characters and yet it just felt SO right.
Everything came together and was revealed and resolved and it was
just a perfect and beautiful ending and I couldn't have wished
for anything more. Leigh certainly delivered. It did the series
justice and lived up to its previous two books spectacularly.
Thank you so much for sharing Alina's adventure Leigh. I, and
many others I'm sure, are extremely grateful. Without a doubt: 5
stars! (Laura137 Guardian Teen Books)
A captivating and endlessly exhilarating story that knows no
limits. Ruin and Rising is the breathtaking conclusion to the
dark fantasy trilogy Shadow and . This story has everything
that you never imagined you would want and makes it even better
than you could ever hom. If you have not considered the books
or haven't heard of them then I strongly recommend you do because
they will fast become your favorite books. (Falling Books)
It's difficult to put the beauty of this series into words, as it
has to be read in its entirety to be fully appreciated. The
careful weaving of magic, fantasy and fairytale comes to a close
with a finale that feels like the perfect ending for all
involved. There are surprises galore and more than a few
emotional, heart-wrenching moments, as the loose ends are tied up
with graceful finesse. I cannot praise this series highly enough,
so don't be deterred by the YA genre tag - it truly does appeal
to all ages. (Book Chick City)
Praise for Leigh Bardugo: I was away on the ships and wandering
through Ravka with Alina and Mal, I was on the receiving end of
his kisses and his annoyances. I felt the sun warm the pages
whenever Alina summoned and I felt the fear when The Darkling was
around. There is nothing I don't love about the world in which
the Grisha trilogy is set and I cannot wait until next year to
see how this series is going to conclude. (Readaraptor)
Praise for Leigh Bardugo:Leigh is a writer of the best kind
because she loves her characters and the world they live in and
makes a reader jealous that they can't visit it. There is magic
in these pages. (Sister Spooky)
Praise for Leigh Bardugo: I wrote a piece here gushing about why
the Grisha series is so different and so special. There are many
small reasons that all come together to create the awesomeness.
But there are also many more that I can't even explain. Maybe it
is different because it is just magic. It has the most
exquisitely constructed world, the best-written characters, the
most amazing writing and storyline. And it always always always
leaves me desperate for more. It always leaves me aching, foaming
at the mouth, for more: right now. And that, perhaps, is why it
is so special. It is magic. It is beautiful. It is perfect.
Well, except for that cliffhanger. How am I meant to make it a
whole year with that hanging over my head?!
(The Book-Addicted Girl)
Book Description
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Enter the Grishaverse with book three of the Shadow and
Trilogy by number one New York Times-bestselling author Leigh
Bardugo. Perfect for fans of Laini Taylor and Sarah J. Maas.
Now with a stunning new cover and exclusive bonus material: The
Demon in the Wood (a Darkling prequel story) and a Q&A with Leigh
Bardugo.