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Shadow and Bone: Ruin and Rising: Book 3 Paperback – 26 June 2018
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- Publisher : Orion Children's Books; 1st edition (26 June 2018)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 384 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1510105255
- ISBN-13 : 978-1510105256
- Reading age : 12 - 15 years
- Dimensions : 12.8 x 3.8 x 19.6 cm
- Best Sellers Rank: 20,454 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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In this absolutely STUNNING (I don't know what else to call it) conclusion to the New York Times Bestselling Trilogy, everything you know about this world and the things in it will change. Love, loyalty, friendship, survival, power, victory, and freedom - everything is at stake. And one broken saint, a disgraced tracker, and a whole gang of misfits and a prince without a throne are all that stands between light and dark. If you choose not to read this, you are missing out on one of the BEST series ever. The ending was absolutely stunning, the finale heart-breaking, the story so realistic. I'm actually going to need time to process what I've just read - READ IT! ― The Guardian Online
What an amazing ride the Grisha series has been! Brilliant, classic high fantasy on one hand and yet unique and unpredictable on the other. So many twists that I did not in the slightest see coming, and which developed or resolved situations perfectly. Genius storytelling revealing complete mastery of poor defenceless reader emotions as well as fabulous world-building and skillfull character development. Such a satisfying ending too - no mean feat to pull off, but she did it. If you're hesitating to finish this trilogy for fear it could let you down, stop messing about right now and get on with it. ― Thoughts From The Hearthfire Published On: 2014-07-28
... an excellent end to one of the best trilogies I've read for a while. Hugely enjoyable reading. ― The Book Bag
... the final episode of the powerful and all-consuming The Grisha sequence -- Julia Eccleshare ― Love Reading
Ruin and Rising left me teary-eyed and contented. I didn't want to leave these characters and yet it just felt SO right. Everything came together and was revealed and resolved and it was just a perfect and beautiful ending and I couldn't have wished for anything more. Leigh certainly delivered. It did the series justice and lived up to its previous two books spectacularly. Thank you so much for sharing Alina's adventure Leigh. I, and many others I'm sure, are extremely grateful. Without a doubt: 5 stars! -- Laura137 ― Guardian Teen Books
A captivating and endlessly exhilarating story that knows no limits. Ruin and Rising is the breathtaking conclusion to the dark fantasy trilogy Shadow and Bone. This story has everything that you never imagined you would want and makes it even better than you could ever fathom. If you have not considered the books or haven't heard of them then I strongly recommend you do because they will fast become your favorite books. ― Falling Books
It's difficult to put the beauty of this series into words, as it has to be read in its entirety to be fully appreciated. The careful weaving of magic, fantasy and fairytale comes to a close with a finale that feels like the perfect ending for all involved. There are surprises galore and more than a few emotional, heart-wrenching moments, as the loose ends are tied up with graceful finesse. I cannot praise this series highly enough, so don't be deterred by the YA genre tag - it truly does appeal to all ages. ― Book Chick City
Praise for Leigh Bardugo: I was away on the ships and wandering through Ravka with Alina and Mal, I was on the receiving end of his kisses and his annoyances. I felt the sun warm the pages whenever Alina summoned and I felt the fear when The Darkling was around. There is nothing I don't love about the world in which the Grisha trilogy is set and I cannot wait until next year to see how this series is going to conclude. ― Readaraptor
Praise for Leigh Bardugo:Leigh is a writer of the best kind because she loves her characters and the world they live in and makes a reader jealous that they can't visit it. There is magic in these pages. ― Sister Spooky
What an amazing ride the Grisha series has been! Brilliant, classic high fantasy on one hand and yet unique and unpredictable on the other. So many twists that I did not in the slightest see coming, and which developed or resolved situations perfectly. Genius storytelling revealing complete mastery of poor defenceless reader emotions as well as fabulous world-building and skillfull character development. Such a satisfying ending too - no mean feat to pull off, but she did it. If you're hesitating to finish this trilogy for fear it could let you down, stop messing about right now and get on with it. ― Thoughts From The Hearthfire Published On: 2014-07-28
... an excellent end to one of the best trilogies I've read for a while. Hugely enjoyable reading. ― The Book Bag
... the final episode of the powerful and all-consuming The Grisha sequence -- Julia Eccleshare ― Love Reading
Ruin and Rising left me teary-eyed and contented. I didn't want to leave these characters and yet it just felt SO right. Everything came together and was revealed and resolved and it was just a perfect and beautiful ending and I couldn't have wished for anything more. Leigh certainly delivered. It did the series justice and lived up to its previous two books spectacularly. Thank you so much for sharing Alina's adventure Leigh. I, and many others I'm sure, are extremely grateful. Without a doubt: 5 stars! -- Laura137 ― Guardian Teen Books
A captivating and endlessly exhilarating story that knows no limits. Ruin and Rising is the breathtaking conclusion to the dark fantasy trilogy Shadow and Bone. This story has everything that you never imagined you would want and makes it even better than you could ever fathom. If you have not considered the books or haven't heard of them then I strongly recommend you do because they will fast become your favorite books. ― Falling Books
It's difficult to put the beauty of this series into words, as it has to be read in its entirety to be fully appreciated. The careful weaving of magic, fantasy and fairytale comes to a close with a finale that feels like the perfect ending for all involved. There are surprises galore and more than a few emotional, heart-wrenching moments, as the loose ends are tied up with graceful finesse. I cannot praise this series highly enough, so don't be deterred by the YA genre tag - it truly does appeal to all ages. ― Book Chick City
Praise for Leigh Bardugo: I was away on the ships and wandering through Ravka with Alina and Mal, I was on the receiving end of his kisses and his annoyances. I felt the sun warm the pages whenever Alina summoned and I felt the fear when The Darkling was around. There is nothing I don't love about the world in which the Grisha trilogy is set and I cannot wait until next year to see how this series is going to conclude. ― Readaraptor
Praise for Leigh Bardugo:Leigh is a writer of the best kind because she loves her characters and the world they live in and makes a reader jealous that they can't visit it. There is magic in these pages. ― Sister Spooky
Praise for Leigh Bardugo: I wrote a piece here gushing about why the Grisha series is so different and so special. There are many small reasons that all come together to create the awesomeness. But there are also many more that I can't even explain. Maybe it is different because it is just magic. It has the most exquisitely constructed world, the best-written characters, the most amazing writing and storyline. And it always always always leaves me desperate for more. It always leaves me aching, foaming at the mouth, for more: right now. And that, perhaps, is why it is so special. It is magic. It is beautiful. It is perfect.
Well, except for that cliffhanger. How am I meant to make it a whole year with that hanging over my head?!
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In this absolutely STUNNING (I don't know what else to call it) conclusion to the New York Times Bestselling Trilogy, everything you know about this world and the things in it will change. Love, loyalty, friendship, survival, power, victory, and freedom - everything is at stake. And one broken saint, a disgraced tracker, and a whole gang of misfits and a prince without a throne are all that stands between light and dark. If you choose not to read this, you are missing out on one of the BEST series ever. The ending was absolutely stunning, the finale heart-breaking, the story so realistic. I'm actually going to need time to process what I've just read - READ IT! - The Guardian Online... an excellent end to one of the best trilogies I've read for a while. Hugely enjoyable reading. - The Book Bag... the final episode of the powerful and all-consuming The Grisha sequence - Love ReadingPraise for Leigh Bardugo:Leigh is a writer of the best kind because she loves her characters and the world they live in and makes a reader jealous that they can't visit it. There is magic in these pages. - Sister SpookyPraise for Leigh Bardugo: I wrote a piece here gushing about why the Grisha series is so different and so special. There are many small reasons that all come together to create the awesomeness. But there are also many more that I can't even explain. Maybe it is different because it is just magic. It has the most exquisitely constructed world, the best-written characters, the most amazing writing and storyline. And it always always always leaves me desperate for more. It always leaves me aching, foaming at the mouth, for more: right now. And that, perhaps, is why it is so special. It is magic. It is beautiful. It is perfect. Well, except for that cliffhanger. How am I meant to make it a whole year with that hanging over my head?! - The Book-Addicted GirlPraise for Leigh Bardugo:...a strong and satisfying sequel solidifying my belief that The Grisha Trilogy will go down as one of my favourite series of all time. - Jess Hearts BooksPraise for the Grisha trilogy: It is one of those series which as a YA reader is a must read. It is series which grabs hold of you by the neck and wrings every emotion out until you are a blabbering, quivering, drooling mess on your sofa. It is high fantasy at its best and I can guarantee that you will not regret picking up this book. - Escapism
From the Publisher
Leigh Bardugo is the number one New York Times bestselling author fantasy novels and the creator of the Grishaverse. With over one million copies sold, her Grishaverse spans the Shadow and Bone trilogy, the Six of Crows duology and The Language of Thorns. She was born in Jerusalem, grew up in Los Angeles, graduated from Yale University, and has worked in advertising, journalism, and most recently, makeup and special effects. These days, she lives and writes in Hollywood, where she can occasionally be heard singing with her band.Find her website at www.leighbardugo.com and follow her on Twitter @lbardugo.
About the Author
Leigh Bardugo is the number one New York Times bestselling author fantasy novels and the creator of the Grishaverse. With over one million copies sold, her Grishaverse spans the Shadow and Bone trilogy, the Six of Crows duology and The Language of Thorns. She was born in Jerusalem, grew up in Los Angeles, graduated from Yale University, and has worked in advertising, journalism, and most recently, makeup and special effects. These days, she lives and writes in Hollywood, where she can occasionally be heard singing with her band.Find her website at www.leighbardugo.com and follow her on Twitter @lbardugo.
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Push through book two so that you can read this book!! It's thrilling, and fun and the characters are likeable, it's everything that book two wasn't. The ending is a bit disappointing but it's mostly satisfying. Four stars because I had a lot of fun reading this book and shed a tear at the end. I thought that I would remember this series bitterly after book two, but I will remember it fondly.... now onto more grishaverse adventures!
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This book was such a great final in the series!!
I loved the ending and also how the author does the epilogue as a narration.
Alina, Mal and Nikolai are so cool.
I loved the ending and also how the author does the epilogue as a narration.
Alina, Mal and Nikolai are so cool.
Reviewed in Australia on 23 May 2017
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I loved this series and think the world building is terrific and the writing is very gripping. Definitely recommended reading.
Reviewed in Australia on 26 July 2020
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Amazing book series! However, I really wanted a different ending for The Darling and Alina.
Reviewed in Australia on 25 October 2019
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Gorgeous book
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Loved the whole series but this book was the best of the three.
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Wow. I was so not expecting well maybe I was but I wasn’t expecting a lot of the things that happened in this series to happen but dang Leigh I don’t think you could have ended that any better. A truly truly amazing series I cried laughed and guessed my way thorough this whole book. ❤️❤️❤️
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Zaide Nicholas
3.0 out of 5 stars
A fitting finale to a fab fantasy series
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 November 2016Verified Purchase
Ruin and Rising was a really good finale for this series but for me it didn't improve much on the previous two books and so I had to give it the same rating.
My main gripes are the same as they have been throughout. The romance element – particularly the love triangle aspect – continued to be a little tiresome and dragged out (and Alina still seemed a little uncertain on who she ultimately wanted) and her tendencies towards martyrdom were just as annoying as before. In general, Alina was as irritating as she had been in the previous books – making comments about Mal like ‘I wasn't sure I recognised him anymore’, did she really expect him to stay exactly the same after everything he’d been through? (A lot of which was thanks to her too!).
The world and the writing continued to be spectacular and really was the main driver that kept me interested. Leigh has a fantastic way of drawing you into the world she has created and although I didn't connect with Alina, I did connect with a lot of the side characters – Mal, Genya, Tolya, Tamar – all were so individual and courageous.
The ending was pretty good but I did feel like it was over quite quickly considering the build up. I've seen a lot of mixed comments about the ending, especially regarding her choice of man at the end, but I actually felt like it was a very fitting ending. If you remember the Alina from the start of the series then this ending is very fitting for her. Yes she has changed throughout the books but at the core she is the same girl and I think the ending was the one that made the most sense for her.
Reading this series has definitely made me seek out more of Leigh Bardugo’s books because I am in love with her writing and the worlds she builds – I can't wait to read Six of Crows next!
My main gripes are the same as they have been throughout. The romance element – particularly the love triangle aspect – continued to be a little tiresome and dragged out (and Alina still seemed a little uncertain on who she ultimately wanted) and her tendencies towards martyrdom were just as annoying as before. In general, Alina was as irritating as she had been in the previous books – making comments about Mal like ‘I wasn't sure I recognised him anymore’, did she really expect him to stay exactly the same after everything he’d been through? (A lot of which was thanks to her too!).
The world and the writing continued to be spectacular and really was the main driver that kept me interested. Leigh has a fantastic way of drawing you into the world she has created and although I didn't connect with Alina, I did connect with a lot of the side characters – Mal, Genya, Tolya, Tamar – all were so individual and courageous.
The ending was pretty good but I did feel like it was over quite quickly considering the build up. I've seen a lot of mixed comments about the ending, especially regarding her choice of man at the end, but I actually felt like it was a very fitting ending. If you remember the Alina from the start of the series then this ending is very fitting for her. Yes she has changed throughout the books but at the core she is the same girl and I think the ending was the one that made the most sense for her.
Reading this series has definitely made me seek out more of Leigh Bardugo’s books because I am in love with her writing and the worlds she builds – I can't wait to read Six of Crows next!
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Joanne
4.0 out of 5 stars
Satisfying ending to the trilogy kind of?
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 August 2016Verified Purchase
The story definitely picked up in this third book in the Grisha trilogy - we saw more of the intriguing Darkling character and a lot more power wielding and action.
I love it when a book actually makes me physically react and I didn't see something coming; there was a point where the Darkling did something (pretty bad) and I found myself saying 'oh my god he didn't' which just makes me smile because I want books to surprise me!
There was a lot more character development in this one and the relationship between Mal and Alina evolved throughout and I was always left guessing what was going to become of those two.
Overall after reading this series, I'm glad I did because the world and the story is definitely one worth exploring, but I would say don't give up on the second book. I thought the second book in the series dropped the ball a bit, but I'm glad I read through and got to Ruin and Rising because it got so much better!
I love it when a book actually makes me physically react and I didn't see something coming; there was a point where the Darkling did something (pretty bad) and I found myself saying 'oh my god he didn't' which just makes me smile because I want books to surprise me!
There was a lot more character development in this one and the relationship between Mal and Alina evolved throughout and I was always left guessing what was going to become of those two.
Overall after reading this series, I'm glad I did because the world and the story is definitely one worth exploring, but I would say don't give up on the second book. I thought the second book in the series dropped the ball a bit, but I'm glad I read through and got to Ruin and Rising because it got so much better!
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Satisfying conclusion to YA fantasy trilogy
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 September 2014Verified Purchase
It’s several weeks after SIEGE AND STORM. Alina’s health is improving following her encounter with the Darkling but the Apparat continues to keep her prisoner, refusing her access to the light she needs to access her powers and cutting her off from Mal and the other Grisha. Frustrated, Alina knows that time is running out to find the firebird she needs to defeat the Darkling once and for all, but given the connection between them, she’s torn as to whether she even wants to …
The conclusion to Leigh Bardugo’s Russian-inspired fantasy trilogy is a smartly written, tightly plotted affair that ties up the various plot strands in a satisfying way. I particularly enjoyed the way Bardugo shows the politics at play between the various factions lined up against the Darkling, notably the machinations of the Apparat who seeks to use the people’s belief in Alina’s sainthood for his own political ends. Alina also grows more as a character here, questioning her own desire for power and the conflicted emotions she has for the Darkling. I was a little bored by the repetition of the romance issues between her and Mal (much of which seemed to be a variation on issues already explored in SIEGE AND STORM) and I remain unconvinced by the supposed romantic pull between Alina and the Darkling (a shame as he gains a lot of depth here). That said, I thought that the ending was entirely fitting for the story and tied up the different plot strands in a way that left me satisfied and I even enjoyed the epilogue (a device I’m normally leery of). All in all, I thought this was a solid trilogy with an original premise and I really look forward to reading what Bardugo does next.
For me the best parts of the book relate to the politics at play between Alina, Nikolai and the Apparat as they each seek to oppose the Darkling but also maintain their own agendas. Nikolai in particular gets more growth here thanks to an unexpected development and although his emotions for Alina did make me roll my eyes, he does rise above the usual ‘hot boy’ stereotype and displays qualities that show why people follow him. The Darkling also gets more character development, which steers him away from being a cartoon and gives his storyline some much needed poignancy that gives the ending additional punch.
The conclusion to Leigh Bardugo’s Russian-inspired fantasy trilogy is a smartly written, tightly plotted affair that ties up the various plot strands in a satisfying way. I particularly enjoyed the way Bardugo shows the politics at play between the various factions lined up against the Darkling, notably the machinations of the Apparat who seeks to use the people’s belief in Alina’s sainthood for his own political ends. Alina also grows more as a character here, questioning her own desire for power and the conflicted emotions she has for the Darkling. I was a little bored by the repetition of the romance issues between her and Mal (much of which seemed to be a variation on issues already explored in SIEGE AND STORM) and I remain unconvinced by the supposed romantic pull between Alina and the Darkling (a shame as he gains a lot of depth here). That said, I thought that the ending was entirely fitting for the story and tied up the different plot strands in a way that left me satisfied and I even enjoyed the epilogue (a device I’m normally leery of). All in all, I thought this was a solid trilogy with an original premise and I really look forward to reading what Bardugo does next.
For me the best parts of the book relate to the politics at play between Alina, Nikolai and the Apparat as they each seek to oppose the Darkling but also maintain their own agendas. Nikolai in particular gets more growth here thanks to an unexpected development and although his emotions for Alina did make me roll my eyes, he does rise above the usual ‘hot boy’ stereotype and displays qualities that show why people follow him. The Darkling also gets more character development, which steers him away from being a cartoon and gives his storyline some much needed poignancy that gives the ending additional punch.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
So gutted its over....somebody needs to make these books into movies so I can enjoy it all over again
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 January 2015Verified Purchase
In a word an amazing trilogy that has easily secured Leigh Bardugo as one of my all time favourite authors. I am gutted its over so engrossed was I in these books that I didn't even realise I had finished the book. In this final installment of the grisha trilogy the darkling has been stalled a second time by Alina however the cost of that victory is great and alina is nearly killed. Forced to hideaway while she recovers the darkling gathers strength ready to march on ravka. Things are looking pretty bad with the darkling gathering his forces and some of alinas allies on the run she has no choice but to go after the third amplifier from there it's a show down with the darkling. As with the previous two books I was totally sucked into alinas adventure and world. There were moments that caught me totally of guard and am still on reflection can't believe happened. The only flaw for me is the final battle I was expecting it to bigger and much larger than it turned out to be. Nevertheless it is still an amazing trilogy that will have you laughing, cheering on our heroes as well as feeling their heartache and pain. Just buy it and treasure an amazing adventure
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Tom Turner
4.0 out of 5 stars
A fitting conclusion
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 September 2020Verified Purchase
If you read the review of Shadow and Bone, you will know that it didn't win me over - by quite a mile. Indeed, I almost DNFed it. I'm glad i didn't, because I wouldn't have read the follow ups! Thus series certainly improved as things moved on, to the point where I think I'll be thinking about a number of aspects of this one for quite some time! Which is the mark of any great book.
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