It is a squillion times better than Shadow and Bone. In so many series the second book is a huge let-down. If you haven't entered the world of Grisha yet, then why on earth not?! I mean, you know a novel is superb when words fail you and you just can't coherently speak anymore. Siege and Storm only confirms that Leigh Bardugo is a must-read author for all teenage bookworms and fantasy fans! Set in a beautiful and magical fictional land, the novel draws you in with its vivid imagery and unique array of characters. If you want to read a fantasy series that has a truly unique world then read this series. It is written so beautifully that is flows flawlessly while keeping the magic alive in the readers mind. Siege and Storm is an enthralling sequel that seriously ups the game and expectations of the reader. Leigh Bardugo, you sure know how to involve your readers and make them an emotional wreck. How am I meant to make it a whole year with that hanging over my head?! ( THE BOOK ADDICTED GIRL) And that, perhaps, is why it is so special. It always leaves me aching, foaming at the mouth, for more: right now. And it always always always leaves me desperate for more. It has the most exquisitely constructed world, the best-written characters, the most amazing writing and storyline. Maybe it is different because it is just magic. But there are also many more that I can't even explain. There are many small reasons that all come together to create the awesomeness. I wrote a piece here gushing about why the Grisha series is so different and so special. 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.

I felt the sun warm the pages whenever Alina summoned and I felt the fear when The Darkling was around. 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 for one cannot wait for the third and final book. This book will have you laughing one minute and an emotional wreck the next, as Alina's powers are pushed to the limit and her relationships are tested to breaking point. Siege and Storm carries on the fantastic plot which was so intricately carved in book one, and the writing continues to be clever, funny and heartbreaking all at the same time.

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