Publication date: June 4, 2013
Darkness never dies.
Hunted across the True Sea, haunted by the lives she took on the Fold, Alina must try to make a life with Mal in an unfamiliar land, all while keeping her identity as the Sun Summoner a secret. But she can't outrun her past or her destiny for long.
The Darkling has emerged from the Shadow Fold with a terrifying new power and a dangerous plan that will test the very boundaries of the natural world. With the help of a notorious privateer, Alina returns to the country she abandoned, determined to fight the forces gathering against Ravka. But as her power grows, Alina slips deeper into the Darkling's game of forbidden magic, and farther away from Mal. Somehow, she will have to choose between her country, her power, and the love she always thought would guide her--or risk losing everything to the oncoming storm. (Goodreads)
I loved last year's Shadow and Bone. I loved the pseudo-Russian influence (because, you know, it was never claiming to be the real Russia or anything...). I loved Alina. And Alina and Mal. And Alina's Sun Summoning abilities. And the Darkling! And I can't wait to find out what happens next.
What are you waiting on?
Awesome pick. I had a chance to read an arc of this recently and I think you will definitely enjoy it. No sophomore slump at all:)
ReplyDeleteI'm a bit jealous of you but also so happy to hear that, Heather!
DeleteAhh I still need to read the first book in this series, for shammeeee.
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I definitely encourage you to pick it up soon!
DeleteI need to read the first book! I heard so many great things about it!
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You should! It's very good.
DeleteI enjoyed Shadow and Bone but I didn't love it so I'm not too sure whether I'll read Siege and Storm, depends whether I get time to, hope you get to though!
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I understand that feeling; too many books, too little time! Thanks!
DeleteI NEED to read Shadow and Bone so I can read this!
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Well, I can't promise that Siege and Storm is good (as of yet), but Shadow and Bone is well worth a read. :)
DeleteI've heard some great stuff about the first book in this series. I'm a new GFC follower.
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I'm sure the good things you've heard are true. :)
DeleteI absolutely LOVED this! I was lucky enough to get an ARC and, in my opinion, it was better than S&B. I know not a whole lot of other early readers agree with me, but this one is much more mature and subtle in its depth, which I tend to like better. I hope you love it too, Amanda! :)
ReplyDeleteAhh so jealous! Oh well, nearly down to 2 months now I suppose. I am glad you enjoyed it so much, Keertana. Always a good thing to hear. :)
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