Ruin and Rising is a worthy conclusion to the Shadow and Bone series. I actually read Book #2 as well in 2024, but I liked Book #3 better. Alina and Mal are heartbreakingly realistic and complex characters. The settings, whether stark or elegant, are richly described. I love the twists and turns of the plot, always in suspense about how events might impact Alina. This book was a deeply satisfying read, and I look forward to tackling Six of Crows next!
Enter the Grishaverse with book three of the Shadow and Bone Trilogy by number one New York Times-bestselling author Leigh Bardugo. Perfect for fans of Laini Taylor and Sarah J. Maas.
Now with a stunning new cover and exclusive bonus material: The Demon in the Wood (a Darkling prequel story) and a Q&A with Leigh Bardugo.
Soldier. Summoner. Saint.The nation's fate rests with a broken Sun Summoner, a disgraced tracker, and the shattered remnants of a once-great magical army.
The Darkling rules from his shadow throne while a weakened Alina Starkov recovers from their battle under the dubious protection of…
I have never anything like To Shape a Dragon's Breath which combines colonialism, STEAM, epic fantasy, Indigenous lore, and LGBTQ+2 between two covers. Anequs is a spirited, resilient heroine who, along with her young dragon Kasaqua, is torn from her village and sent to an English school for a "proper" eduction. Sound familiar? I loved Anequs' independence and outspokenness, and look forward to the next book in the series.
“An early contender for the best fantasy novel of 2023.”—The Washington Post
“A very entertaining and fun read, full of loveable characters and intricate, original worldbuilding.”—NPR
The remote island of Masquapaug has not seen a dragon in many generations—until fifteen-year-old Anequs finds a dragon’s egg and bonds with its hatchling. Her people are delighted, for all remember the tales of the days when dragons lived among them and danced away the storms of autumn, enabling the people to thrive. To them, Anequs is revered as Nampeshiweisit—a person in a unique relationship with a dragon.
I loved Lyra. I'm not sure I've ever encountered a protagonist who is so prone to lying, but I can forgive her anything because of her determination to save her friend Roger. Lyra is bold, reckless, and endearing. The Golden Compass also has a memorable supporting cast. My favourites are the air balloon pilot Lee Scoresby; the armoured bear Iorek; and of course Lyra's familiar Pantalaimon. The high-stakes plot moves quickly and unpredictably. The settings are exotic and imaginative. This is a classic children's tale that gives adults much to ruminate on in terms of religion, politics, and belief systems.
Philip Pullman invites you into a dazzling world where souls walk beside their humans as animal companions and powerful forces clash over the nature of the universe.
When fearless young Lyra uncovers a sinister plot involving kidnapped children and a mysterious substance called Dust, she sets out on a daring quest from Oxford to the frozen Arctic. With armored bears, witch queens, and a truth-telling compass as her allies, Lyra must face choices that will shape not just her destiny—but that of countless worlds. A thrilling blend of adventure, philosophy, and wonder, perfect for curious minds.
Gabrielle March returns home to her beloved town of Lille, seeking peace and quiet after the untimely death of her father, war hero Simon March, and riots in Andwarf. However, Gabrielle’s mother and the local populace aren’t ready to accept a sixteen-year-old girl stepping into her father’s boots. Furthermore, Gabrielle has important secrets to keep—such as her role in overthrowing Andwarf’s governor and her growing affection for a handsome young blacksmith. Worse yet, Lille appears to be on the verge of invasion by Emperor Maximillian’s army. Can Gabrielle save her town?
