A review by notsamwilson
Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo

challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Oops I did it again. I looked up something about the book and spoiled the ending for myself. Accidentally I swear. However, I still finished the book and I was still surprised by some of the events. I still had certain emotions when the parts I spoiled came up. I was happy to see how each of the characters grew. Even if the first chapter was a drag. It was satisfying to see where everybody ended up after all the sacrifices they made. And my heart somehow hurts for Baghra and Aleksander after knowing their story. I’m happy I stuck it out with this series even if I enjoyed Six of Crows more.