![]() ![]() Now that the Darkling has stolen the throne of Ravka, Alina can only seek refuge in the untrustworthy hands of the Apparat and search for the third amplifier, hoping to enlist the help of Ravka’s missing prince and help him retake his throne. Injured but not defeated, Alina Starkov returns for a thrilling conclusion to the Shadow and Bone trilogy. ![]() While the drama between her and Mal can seem drawn-out at times, the inclusion of Stormhond, the privateer, brings enough levity and adventure to tip the scales of the book from good to great. But Siege and Storm bypasses the second-book drag by including strong character development for Alina as she grows from being a victim of the Darkling to one of his most dangerous enemies. In YA fantasy, the second installment of a trilogy can tend to drag a bit, just because it’s the midpoint of the story. Alina must dig deeper into the depths of her magic, but doing so could cut her off from Mal and everyone she loves, and bring her closer to the Darkling. As Alina and Mal struggle to stop the Darkling, Ravka begins to worship their Sun Summoner as a saint, and things get even more complicated when a notorious privateer joins the fray. As Alina and Mal’s adventure continues, they run from the Darkling in search of the second amplifier, only to be met with the Darkling’s dangerous new powers and a new plan for the Sun Summoner. ![]()
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