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Andrea D (21 KP) rated Ruin and Rising (The Grisha #3) in Books

Jan 8, 2019

Ruin and Rising (The Grisha #3)

Leigh Bardugo | 2014 | Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)

8.5

(23 Ratings)

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I was not reading for this turmoil at 1am!

Nope. Was not ready for that emotional turmoil at 1am.
I know the ending really splits people but I did find it satisfying it didn't need to be more than it was except maybe a little less heartbreaking.
All through the books I've enjoyed The Darkling as a baddie and I'm still slightly sympathetic towards him even now after all the nasty stuff he pulled.
I liked how the story was resolved with all the endings wrapped up nicely and most people getting exactly what they deserved and needed (Even Oncat).
I will desperately miss the characters in the books, their growth was amazing and natural and wonderful to see them develop the way they did.
The Grisha universe has truly been an amazing visit to start my 2019 and I'm saddened to be leaving it now.

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David McK (3496 KP) rated Fool Moon (The Dresden Files, #2) in Books

Jan 28, 2019

<updated review in 2019>

I read the graphic novel version when I accidentally purchased the Dresden Files Omnibus from Comixology, thinking it contained new stories (it doesn't: it contains 'Storm Front', this ('Fool Moon') and the short story 'A Restoration of Faith'). While it's been a few years since I last read the actual novel, from what I remember, the graphic novel sticks pretty close to the original source material. I still have trouble as seeing Harry Dresden as any other than Nicolas Cage from the film 'The Sorceror's Apprentice', though ...

<original review>

Second entry in Jim Butcher's Dresden files series, building upon and expanding the world first introduced in "Storm Front", and in which Harry Dresden - Chaicago's only professional wizard in the phone book - ends up involved in a case to do with Werewolves (of which there are more types than your classical bi-morph).