A review by sfbookgirl
Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo

adventurous dark emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I just finished the final book in the Shadow and Bone trilogy and I LOVED it! This trilogy has been an absolute privilege to read and I really enjoyed immersing myself in the world of Ravka. I read Ruin and Rising in two days flat - that’s how much fun I had reading this book. 

 

What really brings this book together are the characters and the ways in which they interact with each other. Some characters that I found especially remarkable in this series include Nikolai (truly a hoot and I fell more in love with him in this book especially), the Darkling (despite being categorized as the villain, he also has a lot of grey areas that make it so difficult to truly despise him), and Genya (a character that has gone through incredible hardship yet is so resilient and fierce). Overall, a great ending to the Shadow and Bone trilogy. I can’t wait for the TV series!