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Siege and Storm

By: Leigh Bardugo
Narrated by: Lauren Fortgang
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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. Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Science Fiction
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I am thoroughly enjoying this series and this second book didn’t disappoint. Can’t wait to listen to the next book

Twists and turns on the edge of my seat

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I absolutely loved this story, I was soo furious at one part, loved another part and can't wait to start book three.

What a roller-coaster of emotions

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the grishaverse continues. fun, light and yet compelling. I look forward to part 3. excellent narration adds to the atmosphere.

great narration

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fabulous ,I am now wanting to listen to the next book to see whatis next ,so enjoyable and captivating.

siege and storm ,fabulous

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love the story only downfall would be sometimes the reader reads too low and unclear to understand.

great story

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I didn't want it to end. Had great moments of suspense and action. I am hooked into this trilogy!
There are some characters that are introduced which are becoming my favourites. Highly recommend this series. Another great Narration and Written book.

Thrilling!

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I loved this audiobook. I spent most of the book trying to slow my listening down as I smashed the first book in the trilogy in 3 days. I can’t wait to listen to the 3rd. Highly recommend.

Not just for teenagers

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Honestly I was ready to slap them all by the end of it. I thought these books were supposed to be good.

The teen angst is real.

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A charming crazy pirate, Sturmhond brings Mal and Alina back to Ravka. Some great characters in this one- like the brother and sister battlers and also Sturmhond who is someone else in disguise! Alina must fight the Darkling and his new power and the only way to do that is to learn the extent of her own power.

Captain Sturmhond runs amok

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The second book in the Shadow and Bone trilogy starts by Alina and Mal being captured by the Darkling. He forces them to track down the Sea Whip, the magical creature required for the next amplifier. Just as all seems lost, the pair are rescued by a charming – and possibly mad – pirate, Captain Sturmhond. He has been tasked with bringing the Sun Summoner to his mysterious employer. And to their horror, and admittedly slight delight, Mal and Alina are brought back to Ravka and all its dangers.

Though Alina longs to be with Mal, just the two of them, but she can’t abandon her people. Now determined to stand against the Darkling, who has developed a dangerous new power, Alina must learn the extent of her own power if she hopes to stop him.

The characters were entertaining, and I was intrigued to see what happened to Genya and David. We were treated to two new, brilliant characters; Tolya and Tamar. The brother and sister quickly became two of my favourites and were real badasses, easily worth a dozen men in battle. Sturmhond was incredibly entertaining, I loved his snarky comments and quips and his blasé attitude, he’s the kind of man who would see a fatal gunshot as merely an annoyance.

*SPOILERS AHEAD*

Now the most powerful Grisha in the Second Army, Alina becomes the commander. It was good to see her in a real leadership role, and she flourishes with the responsibility. I enjoyed seeing her amongst the characters from the first book, my favourite being David. Not only does she now command the Second Army, but Alina must deal with the increasing Saint Alina/ Sun Cult following.

But with the new responsibilities, Alina draws away from Mal, which was so sad to see. They are so obviously destined to be together, despite all the complications. Even without him there, the Darkling lingers in Alina’s thoughts. She may hate him and the terrible things he does, but she is still drawn to him, he is the only person in the entire world who can understand her and the weight of her powers. This was one love triangle I actually enjoyed since there were actual reasons for her to be drawn to the bad boy (since they are the only two of their kind in the world) even though she loves someone else. Still, I longed for Alina and Mal to overcome it all and be together.

A third party appears, and it was intriguing to see whether they’d be an aid or a hindrance to Alina and her friends.

I loved this book and its magic system. It had some brilliant twists and turns and a great cliff hanger. I give it 5/5 and am dying to find out what happens in the final instalment of Shadow and Bone trilogy.

Another great book in the Grishaverse

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