Often I find that the second book which has to follow an amazing first is disappointing, or a bit rubbish; however, Siege and Storm completely lives up to, or even betters it's predecessor, Shadow and Bone. It is just as exciting, breath taking and completely unpredictable, with new plot ideas which as always, keep you guessing.
I don't really want to go into any detail on the plot, as I don't want to ruin this book or the first, but its safe to say that everything is brilliant. So much happens, that often I would expect to be confused, but it is easily understandable. The storyline is what makes this series so spectacular, because you never have any idea whatsoever as to what people will do, or say, or whether they are speaking the truth or not.
When I read Shadow and Bone, I said I loved it. But this book has made me completely fall in love with this trilogy. I definitely can't wait for the third! New characters are introduced in this book, in particular the mysterious, intriguing, charming and dangerous in more ways than one Pirateeer with a secret, Stormhund. He is described by Alina as "the too clever fox" and that he most certainly is. I am in awe of the characters that Leigh Bardugo manages to create. After the Darkling, I didn't think she could go better. But Stormhund proves me wrong. With his personality that can change in a blink of an eye, you never know quite where you are with him. But I think anyone who reads Siege and Storm will fall head over heels for him.
For the second time, I wish more than ever that I lived in the Grisha trilogy. If I were Maggie from Inkheart, I would certainly read myself into it! I blabbered on for forever and a day about the fantabulousness of Shadow and Bone last time, so I hope I haven't done it again. So I better stop now. But whatever you do you NEED to read these books!!
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