Ruin and Rising, book 3 in the Grisha Trilogy
The Final book in the GrishaVerse
written by Leigh Bardugo
Narrated by Lauren Fortgang
Book two was good, but got a bit stagnant with the love issues. This one began to do the same thing, but took a surprising turn for the better. Was there still a bit of drag? Yes, of course, but it actually improved.
Ruin and Rising, by Leigh Bardugo, brought an end to this portion of the Grisha Trilogy, but it's not the end as far as the GrishaVerse is concerned. Today's review will say why you should or why maybe you shouldn't read book three.
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In order for Alina to defeat The Darkling, she needs the third amplifier. They set off to find something called a firebird, but to their surprise, they realize they're in need of something far greater. Something much closer to home. Can they handle that reality?
In Ruin and Rising, the adventure continues with Alina seeking the third amplifier, in order to battle against The Darkling and dispel The Fold, the dark expanse defended by winged creatures that were once human. This is also where great knowledge is shared, letting Alina know she's the only one who can bring down the evil of the land. But is she really?
The story follows a tale, the story of a boy, the story of sisters, magic, and fate. I liked how everything came together, but I'd hoped for a bigger ending, honestly. Don't get me wrong, the story was great, with a lot of blood, deaths and magic from both sides, but I just knew it was going to go bigger because I'd expected Alina to regain her strength and tear down the fold and the Darkling in a Thor-like thwack of light!
Instead, she lost a lot of the inner strength I watched her gain and mature from the first two books. What happened to her? To me, Nikolai was the one who really kept Alina going- not even Mal did that. He turned into a sap, and everyone around Sancta Alina just followed. I don't feel I got what I'd expected and that's a bit of an upset. Ruin and Rising is good, but dang... something got lost.
Check out the series, it's not disappointing, but the boom didn't hit. See for yourself as I move on to the next review. Cheers!
Ruin and Rising
Book 3 of The Grisha Trilogy
By Leigh Bardugo
Narrated by Lauren Fortgang
Published by Henry Holt and Co.
Released June 2014
Runtime: 10h 57m
369 pages
written by Leigh Bardugo
Narrated by Lauren Fortgang
Book two was good, but got a bit stagnant with the love issues. This one began to do the same thing, but took a surprising turn for the better. Was there still a bit of drag? Yes, of course, but it actually improved. Ruin and Rising, by Leigh Bardugo, brought an end to this portion of the Grisha Trilogy, but it's not the end as far as the GrishaVerse is concerned. Today's review will say why you should or why maybe you shouldn't read book three.
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In order for Alina to defeat The Darkling, she needs the third amplifier. They set off to find something called a firebird, but to their surprise, they realize they're in need of something far greater. Something much closer to home. Can they handle that reality?In Ruin and Rising, the adventure continues with Alina seeking the third amplifier, in order to battle against The Darkling and dispel The Fold, the dark expanse defended by winged creatures that were once human. This is also where great knowledge is shared, letting Alina know she's the only one who can bring down the evil of the land. But is she really?
The story follows a tale, the story of a boy, the story of sisters, magic, and fate. I liked how everything came together, but I'd hoped for a bigger ending, honestly. Don't get me wrong, the story was great, with a lot of blood, deaths and magic from both sides, but I just knew it was going to go bigger because I'd expected Alina to regain her strength and tear down the fold and the Darkling in a Thor-like thwack of light!
Instead, she lost a lot of the inner strength I watched her gain and mature from the first two books. What happened to her? To me, Nikolai was the one who really kept Alina going- not even Mal did that. He turned into a sap, and everyone around Sancta Alina just followed. I don't feel I got what I'd expected and that's a bit of an upset. Ruin and Rising is good, but dang... something got lost.
Check out the series, it's not disappointing, but the boom didn't hit. See for yourself as I move on to the next review. Cheers!
Ruin and Rising
Book 3 of The Grisha Trilogy
By Leigh Bardugo
Narrated by Lauren Fortgang
Published by Henry Holt and Co.
Released June 2014
Runtime: 10h 57m
369 pages
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