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My Review of Leigh Bardugo’s Grishaverse
I have read the Shadow and Bone trilogy, the Six of Crows duology, and the King of Scars duology, and now it is time to review Leigh Bardugo’s Grishaverse as a whole. It has been some time since I last read the King of Scars duology, so I have not done a duology review for…
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My Shadow and Bone Trilogy Review
Leigh Bardugo’s Shadow and Bone Trilogy is a YA staple for many, introducing the fantastical world of the Grisha, the small science, and the Darkling to its many readers. My recent reread of the trilogy has changed my opinion of the books, so here I will discuss the overall impact of the trilogy and my…
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Is Leigh Bardugo’s Ruin and Rising A Satisfying Ending?
Concluding my reread of the Shadow and Bone trilogy, we have the finale Ruin and Rising, a book I expected to deliver in at least one plot line – but did it? The short answer is yes, but there is room for improvement. If you want the essay answer, keep reading because there is a…
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My June 2024 Reading Summary
Overall mood: immersed. I have finally been bit by the reading bug and the symptoms have lasted weeks. I missed reading this much. While I’ve been busy with final paperwork and applications this month, I have had plenty of time to read and dive into stories again which has made all the writing so much…
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I Am Pleasantly Surprised By Leigh Bardugo’s Siege and Storm
Good news: I like Siege and Storm better than I did the first time, which is great considering it balances the books out in terms of my enjoyment of the series and story world. There is more emotional depth and investment in Alina’s perspective, external and internal, making for greater monologues and reflections. The character…
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Is Leigh Bardugo’s Shadow and Bone As Good As I Remember?
It’s been some time since I read Shadow and Bone, Leigh Bardugo’s YA fantasy that took the world by storm in recent years. With the popularity of the Netflix TV adaptation, the controversial second season and the show’s cancellation, I thought it was about time to return to the books and see what I remember.…