Darkness never dies. Hunted across the True Sea, haunted by the lives she took on the Fold, Alina must try to make a life with Mal in an unfamiliar land, all while keeping her identity as the Sun Summoner a secret. But she can’t outrun her past or her destiny for long. The Darkling has emerged from the Shadow Fold with a terrifying new power and a dangerous plan that will test the very boundaries … the very boundaries of the natural world. With the help of a notorious privateer, Alina returns to the country she abandoned, determined to fight the forces gathering against Ravka. But as her power grows, Alina slips deeper into the Darkling’s game of forbidden magic, and farther away from Mal. Somehow, she will have to choose between her country, her power, and the love she always thought would guide her–or risk losing everything to the oncoming storm.
Siege and Storm is the second book in The Grisha Trilogy by Leigh Bardugo. This title has Common Core connections.
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This will bring you to attention! Which side will you cheer for? There is something so intriguing and delicious about the Darkling. But Mal and Nikolai are both so endearing and just as wonderfully written. Alina is mysterious and feels things very deeply. She longs to save her country and countrymen. But the allure of power and the thirst it …
SIEGE AND STORM is the second book in the Shadow and Bone trilogy by Leigh Bardugo. This one brings us some new, dynamic characters, as well as building on Alina’s newfound power.
“. . . Anything worth doing always starts as a bad idea.”
I really enjoyed the beginning of this, where we were introduced to some pivotal new characters. As Alina …
The battle continues to rage between the Darkling and the Sun Summoner. Ms. Bardugo has ramped up the tension in this second installment of the Shadow and Bone. The fast-pace and non-stop action kept me engaged in the story until the end. I’m anxious to see how this battle ends in the final book.
Recommend to who enjoy epic fantasy and doesn’t …
This book was even more better than the first one. I was kind of hesitant to pick it up because many people kept saying that the series gets worse but I disagree and argue that it gets better. This gets a 4.75 stars from me which says a lot because I gave the first book a 3.5 star rating.
What made me love about this book is that we got more …
I have put off doing this review for too long I just don’t know what to say exactly I am torn because this book was an okay read for me, I am just so conflicted. As a whole, I did not dislike the book. I am a character-driven reader and I am just frustrated by some of the characters. Though I do have some ranting down below.
First, I now …
I loved Nikolai, and I definitely want to read more about him…
This book was better than the first, Alina is trying to have more power in order to defeat the Darkling, there are new characters and the Darkling has a new power that threatens to destroy the world they live in, if Alina and her allies don’t stop him.
The end was epic, I enjoyed …
Semi possible spoilers below
It might be the virus climate but I’m feeling negative about this one
What was this book like ? All yee all yee welcome to the church of Alina.
It was a good ride. I’m glad Alina and Mel seem to be out of the story for the spin off. I loved them in the beginning but grew to dislike them both as a couple and grew …
I enjoyed the first book more, but still give this a 4.5 star for keeping me invested and intrigued. But real talk here. I’ll be honest, I don’t know what the big deal is about The Darkling. Most people who have read this series tend to have a big crush on him, and although there is allure in some villainous respects, I found him absent as a …
I don’t want this review to be completely negative, because it’s a waste of time to talk about what I didn’t like about a book when I know some people (including myself) only look at reviews for positives. I will talk about what I liked, and what I disliked, equally.
I was really hoping I would like this book more than the last, but sadly, I …
Siege and Storm is the second book in the Shadow and Bone trilogy. I like it even more that I have like the first book in this serie.
I not sure why but I love the Darkling more than I like Mal event tough the Darkling is really evil and sure Alina won’t end up with him. But he really is an interesting character.
The second book start as Alina …
This review contains minor SPOILERS. Read at your own risk.
It is exceedingly hard to speak to the brilliance that is this series. That is Leigh Bardugo and her magic-touched, clever mind. This is my second time reading this series and I am just as in awe of it as I was the first time around. I finished it for the first time three years ago, and …
A heroine to admire.
A villain to adore.
A couple of heroes to applaud.
Siege and Storm is another epic installment of Bardugo’s Shadow and Bone Trilogy. Twists and turns filled with humor, wit, longing, betrayal, and love. You don’t which way is up or down as Alina Starkov fulfills her quest to safe her people, her country, and herself.
Romantic and funny is all I have to say about this book, and even that wasn’t consistent. I was sorely disappointed with how boring this one was compared to the first book. All they did was PLAN for war, and no actual war occurred.
Absolutely amazing! Loved it so much!
Well… there goes my day. HAHA. TOTALLY WORTH IT!!!
I couldn’t put this down. I love Leigh Bardugo’s style of writing! Her characters are easily likable (or unlikable), and the adventure is OFF THE CHAIN.
I’m starting the next book now.
Mal and Alina are being hunted. Having to live in secrecy they try to build a life for themselves in a new world. When they get caught it is the beginning of an adventure that shows Alina stepping into a new role. A role I felt she struggled to take on but it eventually found in herself how to be a leader. This was a fast-paced, breathtaking read …
I don’t want to outline the plot because of spoilers. So, I will just say in this second installment of the Grisha series Alina is faced with much bigger challenges. The choices put before her are much harder, and the risks are greater.
I am really loving this series. The only reason I did not give this book 5 stars was because of the love story …
This trilogy (along with it’s companion stories, “Folktales From Ravka”) is FANTASTIC. Great world-building, really unique storyline and elements, interesting and flawed characters, great pacing and action. Recommended for teens and adults alike.