[Review] Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo

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(#2, The Grisha)

Shadow and Bone | Siege and Storm | Ruin and Rising

Publication (dd/mm/yyyy): 26/06/2013

Publisher: Hachette (Indigo)
Pages: 400 (311 in this ARC)

Source: Publisher
Genre: YA (14+) - Fantasy

Violence | Sexual Content | Profanity

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My Rating: 

Ambitious and surprising

My thoughts

I doubt I will ever master the art of reviewing sequels but I'll try my best. Let me preface by saying there will be spoilers for anyone who has not read the first book, also it has been months since I read Siege and Storm so this review is relatively short and possibly lacking in accuracy.

[Review] Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

Shadow and Bone

(#1, The Grisha)

Shadow and Bone | Siege and Storm | Ruin and Rising

Author: Leigh Bardugo

Publication (dd/mm/yyyy): 07/06/2012

Publisher: Indigo (Hachette UK)

Pages: 305

Source: For review

Violence | Sexual Content | Profanity

My Rating:

An irresistibly thrilling read!

My thoughts

In 2012, the YA book blogosphere was booming with hype and excitement around Shadow and Bone by debut author Leigh Bardugo. I had it set in my mind that I would wait for a bit before I joined the frenzy. Thankfully, Alice at Hachette had other plans for me and sent me a double ARC containing book 1 (Shadow and Bone) and book 2 (Siege and Storm, which will be released later this year). I jumped right in and was not even a little disappointed by the experience. In fact, I was mystified all the way through; I took this thing everywhere I went and sneaked in a page or two during every spare second.

Waiting on Wednesday (39): Music and Shadows

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly meme, hosted by Jill @ Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

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What I'm waiting for

Ten Miles Past Normal ~ Frances O'roark Dowell
22/05/2012 ~ Antheneum Books

Hippie parents, music and a smart country girl trying to be normal.

Why am I waiting on this?

This book released last year, but the paperback release is finally here! I like both covers, but this one has a softer look and is, I suppose, prettier. I just . . . that synopsis. I want!

Shadow and Bone ~ Leigh Bardugo
05/06/2012 ~ Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)


A high fantasy of a war-torn world and a heroine whose mysterious powers are the key to salvation.

Why am I waiting on this?

I'm a bit unsure about this one. There has been a lot of positive feedback so far, so maybe my apprehension is for nothing in this case. I just want to read this so I can see what all the hubba is about.

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