tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post2098338426023062725..comments2024-03-28T06:23:05.651-04:00Comments on Ivy Book Bindings: ARC Review: Siege and Storm by Leigh BardugoKeertanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-78834194561864091022014-03-16T09:35:51.739-04:002014-03-16T09:35:51.739-04:00Unexpected twists, high-seas adventures, military ...Unexpected twists, high-seas adventures, military plots and uneasy alliances, complex relationships and character growth all make for a fantastic sequel in this second book of the Grisha Trilogy. The epic battles were heart-pounding, and the story is as powerful and magical as its characters.<br /><a href="http://www.glittergiftbaskets.ca/Baby-Gift-Baskets-s/39.htm" rel="nofollow">Baby Gift Basket information</a>Cleo Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12322708573418575088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-39838314395569618872013-05-24T13:07:31.598-04:002013-05-24T13:07:31.598-04:00Aw man! I loooove when you give a book such high r...Aw man! I loooove when you give a book such high ratings but sadly, I almost threw Shadow and Bone across the floor so I won't be checking out this book until I (maybe) finish SaB. Great review though! Kailia Sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00383497393902710220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-47416908239635649262013-05-20T13:31:24.874-04:002013-05-20T13:31:24.874-04:00I agree, S&S is definitely a stronger novel th...I agree, S&S is definitely a stronger novel that S&B. And I didn't think about it before, but you're right--Mal does grow a lot in this book, too! He's much more interesting to me here than he was in the first book.<br /><br />And you know, it's not a problem for me if Sturmhond charms all the books off my shelves. Because he's going to be living with me anyway, and he can do <i>exactly</i> as he pleases. :D<br /><br />Wendy @ <a href="http://www.themidnightgarden.net" rel="nofollow">The Midnight Garden</a>Wendy Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13471461156849725177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-27348857071825060922013-05-19T18:14:23.407-04:002013-05-19T18:14:23.407-04:00YOUR REVIEW = AMAZING
Ahhhhhh I'm so happy to...YOUR REVIEW = AMAZING<br /><br />Ahhhhhh I'm so happy to hear that this is even BETTER than the first book! I loved Shadow and Bone, and I'm very excited to read Siege and Storm. Like you, I love the Darkling and I love that his presence is constantly felt in this book even when he's not actually there physically. And I'm thrilled to hear that there's new characters introduced! Like Sturmhond! So anxious to read about him! And the Apparat was super creepy. Cannot wait to read this! Wonderful review! :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-70840009152752014302013-05-18T14:52:00.253-04:002013-05-18T14:52:00.253-04:00I'm not going to read this because I haven'...I'm not going to read this because I haven't read the first one, but I'm so excited after seeing your 5 stars. There's a launch party for Leigh Bardugo and I think I'm going to go! Especially after seeing so much praise for this series! :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-70160458218133865662013-05-17T14:04:42.061-04:002013-05-17T14:04:42.061-04:00I came to fangirl all over your review and the int...I came to fangirl all over your review and the internet died on me! I'm back now though. ;)<br /><br />I'm SO glad you loved this one too, Keertana! I completely agree about Mal! We DO see him as a character of his own now (more so than the last book, anyway) and I don't think I could be more in love with him if I tried. The Darkling's presence was very cleverly incorporated here, too. Unlike most people, I don't really like the Darkling, though I do think his character (and the development there) is stunning. You make a very valid point about the ending, too. If anything, though, I'm just desperate for the next book. It might just kill me. Sam (Realm of Fiction)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04440380021875536125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-15309799860673154682013-05-17T11:20:23.390-04:002013-05-17T11:20:23.390-04:00"Yet, there are hurdles that prevent these tw..."Yet, there are hurdles that prevent these two from further developing their relationship and rather, it fades away slowly as the novel progresses, leaving us with only a sliver of hope by the end."<br /><br />That aspect of this story just made my heart hurt Keertana! But I felt like it needed to happen and wasn't simply tossed in to create added drama - they've been close for so long and both need room to grow, but I have every hope that they'll get everything straightened out. LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH! Stunning review:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-2455902171390412292013-05-17T05:25:41.836-04:002013-05-17T05:25:41.836-04:00Keertana this book was just full of awesome. I did...Keertana this book was just full of awesome. I didn't know how to write a coherent review at all, but you've managed to mention everything I loved about this book beautifully. I was really disappointed when I first heard that the Darkling wouldn't be around as much but I agree his lack of appearances still made him seem even more incredible and powerful. Also I'm glad Bardugo introduced Sturmhond into the story, this book already had such a dark feeling about it, that I loved that Sturmhond was around to brighten things up. All my favourite quotes in this book were mostly Sturmhond's too. I can't wait to see where Bardugo will go with the next book. Wonderful review Keertana! :)Jasprithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11346050783201302967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-48997640725863986292013-05-17T02:54:28.395-04:002013-05-17T02:54:28.395-04:00I know it's not nice but I'm really jealou...I know it's not nice but I'm really jealous. I mean I really want to read this book and when I hear all these amazing things about it..wow! I can't wait to read it. I'm so happy that you've enjoyed this story :)Great review Keertana :) Tanja - Tanychyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15084789780467257259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-53185469313620486782013-05-17T02:44:24.006-04:002013-05-17T02:44:24.006-04:00Oh, dear. I know I'm going to love this one (a...Oh, dear. I know I'm going to love this one (although this situation with Alina and Mal might just break my heart), but I think I'll wait for book 3 to come out, and then read them back to back. <br />I'm glad Bardugo showed a new level of maturity and I'm especially glad that this book isn't predictable. I just love it when authors fly free.Maja (The Nocturnal Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14276646316400863181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-50715758024493659332013-05-16T22:44:48.689-04:002013-05-16T22:44:48.689-04:00Oh gosh...I love this review. Seriously. There is ...Oh gosh...I love this review. Seriously. There is something to be said for really taking your time to delve into what works and what doesn't, so thank you for that! Seriously though...if it is even better than SHADOW AND BONE because it ups the ante on maturity, I'm sold. Fabulous review! Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-74119593226111707092013-05-16T20:37:36.817-04:002013-05-16T20:37:36.817-04:00Lovely review, Keertana! I am so jealous that you&...Lovely review, Keertana! I am so jealous that you've already read this, but at least the wait isn't so long for me anymore. :) I am so relieved to hear that you think the series got even better with the second novel. I am all for stories becoming more mature as time goes on, so looking forward to seeing that play out. I am a bit sad to hear about Alina and Mal continuing to drift apart, although I think that does make a lot of sense within the context of the novel. Although I cannot remember who the Apparat is, so I need to review book one before continuing on I think!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052456915027241479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-51562039270998521622013-05-16T15:54:43.958-04:002013-05-16T15:54:43.958-04:00I haven't read the first one yet, but really w...I haven't read the first one yet, but really want to read it. Oh and you have me scared about that ending. Still, you are right. If it is heartbreaking but still good... it does say something about the writer. Oh I can't wait to try this one.Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-23632131663958252842013-05-16T13:31:11.745-04:002013-05-16T13:31:11.745-04:00I still haven't read Shadow and Bone but all t...I still haven't read Shadow and Bone but all the reviews I've read of it were good. Siege and Storm sounds just the same. It is very uncommon for me to accept an ending which I didn't like so I'll definitely be adding this book to my tbr :) Thanks for your review!<br />new follower :)<br /><br />Janhvi @ <a href="http://thereaddicts.blogspot.in/" rel="nofollow"> The Readdicts </a>The Readdictshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05097650583426983309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3523300192245025551.post-7051959405149987972013-05-16T10:07:48.504-04:002013-05-16T10:07:48.504-04:00Siege and Storm is a stronger novel that Shadow an...Siege and Storm is a stronger novel that Shadow and Bone merely because of its maturity. <br />^ I completely agree with this. For me, S & S was even better than S & B.<br /><br />I love the growth that Alina went through, and how she slowly began to embrace who she was. <br /><br />My heart just broke with all the Mal and Aline FEELS. I really, really hope they end up together. And again, I agree that although the Darkling wasn't as present in this book he did still make an impact.<br /><br />Brilliant review! <3tthepageturnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17175214824875744361noreply@blogger.com