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by Katarina Kovcin

Siege And Storm: The Grisha Sequel

Siege And Storm: The Grisha Sequel
by Katarina Kovcin

Siege & Storm

After I finished the first book of Grisha trilogy, Shadow and Bone (See the Review), I was eager enough to start reading the second book of the installment – Siege and Storm. Since my expectations were high, the book did deliver as well as it didn’t.

STORY

After Alina manages to escape from Darkling, she and Mal try to live on the edge of the world, hidden and anonymous. Just as they get use to the life of runaways, Darkling manages to find and capture them. Soon enough, Alina finds out why she is captured. Darkling wishes to get her second amplifier while every Grisha is allowed to have only one. After many battles and one major treason, Alina and Mal manage to escape from Darkling. But now,  they are stuck with pirates and with their mysterious captain.

CHARACTERS

The world Alina discovers in the second book is wildly diverse. She and her companions travel a lot. They get in many misfortunes, which allow them to meet new and intriguing characters, one of them being my favorite – Nikolai, the young prince (aka the mysterious captain). While the whole Grisha world is in panic, Alina has to put her foot forward and unite them all.

Alina’s character is nicely written. She is questioning everything around her and I have read many reviews which hold that against her. Only, isn’t it logical that she is extremely careful, considering that the future of the land lies upon her hands? I think it is. I adore that about her, the perceptiveness. Also, Mal changes a lot in this book. He goes from a good guy to the somewhat-bad-tortured guy when he realizes just how powerful Alina is now. Prince Nikolai? Let’s just say – the manifestation of charm.

WRITING

Bardugo’s writing is terribly improved in this book. The tension keeps on rising and you will be turning those pages – one after the other.
However, I do feel like some important scenes were too rushed, too short and undeveloped. I also suspect that is the case because of the third book in series. I liked how the character of Mal developed, it was unexpected but really logical once you think about it. Then again, while the author leaves traces of possible romance between Nikolai and Alina, I would say that did seem a bit unnatural and way too forced.

When you sum up everything, the Siege and Storm had a lot more adventures, action and even some brutal scenes, while preserving Alina’s introspective narrator. The book maybe didn’t blow me away, but it sure did keep me turning those pages. Looking forward to reviewing the last book – Ruin and Rising!

Have you read the Grisha trilogy yet?

 

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Writer, Photographer, Videographer. Founder & Editor of ALTEREA. Always looking for art in everything. Proud Slytherin.

38 comments

Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says:
December 7, 2015 at 21:42

That sounds like an awesome series. I would love to read these books. They sound fantastic.

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Jeanette says:
December 7, 2015 at 21:44

It sounds like a good read, but not in bed (I get scared easily lol). Thanks for your honest review. I appreciate it.

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Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says:
December 7, 2015 at 22:53

This sounds like a great read. I’m not surprised that you might feel the characters are underdeveloped if you didn’t read the first two books. That’s the one downfall of a series, in my opinion.

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Megan Elford says:
December 8, 2015 at 02:09

Alina sounds like an intriguing character, I’d love to read these stories! The quotes you pulled out really make me want to hear more.

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Liz Mays says:
December 8, 2015 at 02:13

This sounds like an awesome story to lose yourself in. I’d love to learn more about each of the characters.

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lisa @bitesforbabies says:
December 8, 2015 at 03:53

I’m not a huge fan of Fantasy novels however, this does sound good! My dad would love this and it would make a great gift!

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Kiwi says:
December 8, 2015 at 04:36

You just reminded me that I need to get back to my reading regimen! Thanks for introducing me to the series!

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Melissa says:
December 8, 2015 at 05:20

Oh my! I have to read this! I tell my daughter all the time, the less you say, the more weight your words have. I love it!

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Miles L. says:
December 8, 2015 at 06:38

I think these are really a great book. I am not really a fan of fictional book, but I think the plot of book is really interesting.

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rika says:
December 8, 2015 at 06:55

Sounds like a great read.. Very interesting story. I’ll add this book to my reading list

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Maurene says:
December 8, 2015 at 08:33

This is a great book to read. The plot is interesting as well. I’ll give this a try.

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Terri Ramsey says:
December 8, 2015 at 10:46

I haven’t heard this book yet, but I like the way you review it. I’m a book lover I’d like to check this out.

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Annemarie LeBlanc says:
December 8, 2015 at 14:02

I will include these books in my list of must-haves. I am building a reading list for 2016 and I would love to have Siege and Storm included in that list.

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ricci says:
December 8, 2015 at 17:29

I love book reviews and this looks like it will be a great one!! I need to read it!!

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JanetGoingCrazy says:
December 8, 2015 at 17:34

These sounds like great books that I would love to read. Maybe I’ll get some reading done over the Christmas break!

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MyTeenGuide says:
December 8, 2015 at 18:05

This sounds like a great read. I can’t wait to get my hands on this book.

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lisa says:
December 8, 2015 at 18:18

I am always on the lookout for a great series to read. This sounds like a good one to read!

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Gabriella Elin says:
December 8, 2015 at 19:52

This looks like another great novel. Great post 🙂 xx

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Diana Villa says:
December 8, 2015 at 20:14

That sounds like a great book that I will interested in, thanks for the recommendation 🙂

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Up Run for Life says:
December 8, 2015 at 21:46

This sounds like a great book. I’ll add it to my reading list. I’ll need something to keep me busy after I have back surgery.

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Lynndee says:
December 8, 2015 at 22:35

I haven’t read it yet. Looks like an interesting read. I have to ask my bookworm husband too if he has read it. He’s always looking for new books to read.

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Rebecca Swenor says:
December 8, 2015 at 23:03

These sounds like interesting books indeed and quotes as well. I would love to check these books out and share them with my sister. Thanks for the reviews.

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Ann Bacciaglia says:
December 8, 2015 at 23:43

This would be a great series to read. I am looking for a new book to start.

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Maggie Branch says:
December 9, 2015 at 05:41

My husband would love this series. It’s fantasy and there’s action mixed in which is right up his alley. This series would be a great Christmas gift.

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Bonnie @wemake7 says:
December 9, 2015 at 14:47

Thanks for sharing about this book. I used to read all the time, something I loved doing. This years resolutions is to start reading more. I will have to check this book out.

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Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly says:
December 9, 2015 at 19:08

I have never heard of the Grisha Trilogy, thanks for putting it on my radar, I am always looking for good books for those long flights! 🙂

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Tiffany @ Daily Leisure says:
December 10, 2015 at 00:55

I don’t usually enjoy fantasy novels, but this books looks kind of interesting! This quote, “For the living and the dead, she would make herself a reckoning. She would rise.” is powerful.

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ashleigh says:
December 10, 2015 at 06:42

I have not had the chance to read any of these before. It certainly sounds like an interesting series.

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April Mims says:
December 10, 2015 at 12:57

This sounds like an interesting series. I’m working on my reading list for next sure so I’ll have to add it onto there.

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HilLesha says:
December 11, 2015 at 09:12

I normally read mysteries, but this book sounds quite intriguing. Thanks for the heads up!

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Rosey says:
December 11, 2015 at 16:49

You know it’s good reading when you want to delve right into a new one when you’re done. 🙂 Sounds good to me!

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Claudia Krusch says:
December 11, 2015 at 18:36

This sounds like an awesome story to immerse yourself in. I’d love to learn more about each of the characters!

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Tonya C says:
December 11, 2015 at 20:21

Thanks for the book review. This sound like a book my friend would like. Great gift idea!

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Alyssa C says:
December 11, 2015 at 22:45

This sounds like my kind of book. I am definitely going to check this out. Thank you for sharing.

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Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen says:
December 12, 2015 at 22:27

This sounds like an interesting book. Great Review. I hope I can ignite my passion with reading once more.

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meaning of comprehensive says:
March 15, 2017 at 09:53

Bono was a lumbering asshole in High School, a terrible journalist when he was pretending to be, and a phony populist. The Toronto Sun doesn't make money and the kid running the biz managed to destroy the largest printer in North America in 5 years. Looking forward to the Fat lady singing.

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Nijiko says:
January 19, 2016 at 10:22

I have always wanted to read this trilogy! I really need to set my reading schedule right!

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says:
September 14, 2016 at 22:15

You should definitely read it, it’s absolutely amazing!

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