Book description
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)…
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1 author picked Ruin and Rising as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
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!
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