Siege and Storm

By: Leigh Bardugo

Narrated by: Lauren Fortgang

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 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.

©2013 Leigh Bardugo (P)2013 Audible, Inc.

Good Start Good Ending But Slow Book

The start of this book wasn't bad, a lot of action and tracking. but then the middle of the book towards the end of it it was slow and fast... some events passed by quickly, and other events passed by slowly.

Honestly i think this series could be really really good. so many things could have been written in a different way, and so many events could have been executed in a difference way too, making this book way much better.

One of the things i mean is those Grishens, yes it was explained some how their powers in the first bok, but how it works and so on were not presented that clearly.

I was going to give this book a lesser rating, but the end of it was really good. and I hope that the 3rd book would be much better than this one.

If you read the first one, then give this one a shot, its not bad, but could have been better. And if you have no idea whats this book about, then go and buy the first one and give it a try.

Cheers.

Alina makes me laugh

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I totally would. I would recommend the series to a friend. It's interesting and strange and vaguely Russian. I like it.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Siege and Storm?

For me, it was when Alina saw Mal in the psuedo-Fight Club. It was probably just as upsetting for me as it was for her. Stupid boy.

Which character – as performed by Lauren Fortgang – was your favorite?

She's an excellent Sturmhand, or the younger prince.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I would have if I could have, but alas, I have a grown-up job that requires most of my attention. I listen most in the car.

Any additional comments?

I really can't wait for the next book. I mean, I also want Alina and the Darkling to just go at it, but I know that can't/won't happen. I hope they find the fire bird.

The plot thickens.

So many twists I didn't see coming. Some of the new characters introduced in this installment have become favorites while ones that annoyed me before are even more loathed.

listening to them to catch a jump on Netflix

I started reading this series simply because I have fallen in love with the Netflix series Shadow and Bone. Now I am not so patiently waiting for Season 2! and right now this series is not disappointing. I am invested in the characters. infuriated by the plot. loving it!

Soo goood

I love it my family loves the book s not the series on Netflix thanks