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Ruin and Rising

By: Leigh Bardugo
Narrated by: Lauren Fortgang
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The capital has fallen. The Darkling rules Ravka from his shadow throne.

Now the nation's fate rests with a broken Sun Summoner, a disgraced tracker, and the shattered remnants of a once-great magical army.

Deep in an ancient network of tunnels and caverns, a weakened Alina must submit to the dubious protection of the Apparat and the zealots who worship her as a Saint. Yet her plans lie elsewhere, with the hunt for the elusive firebird and the hope that an outlaw prince still survives.

Alina will have to forge new alliances and put aside old rivalries as she and Mal race to find the last of Morozova's amplifiers. But as she begins to unravel the Darkling's secrets, she reveals a past that will forever alter her understanding of the bond they share and the power she wields. The firebird is the one thing that stands between Ravka and destruction - and claiming it could cost Alina the very future she’s fighting for. Ruin and Rising is the thrilling final installment in Leigh Bardugo's Grisha Trilogy.

©2014 Leigh Bardugo (P)2014 Audible Inc. Literature & Fiction Young Adult Fantasy

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After the last book, I was so eager to carry on with the story but I also didn't want it to end so I wanted to drag this last book out for as long as possible.

Alina is in hiding again but things are different. She's not alone and there's something wrong with her powers. Again she is both frustrating and badass in this book. She is not a natural leader. All she's wanted her whole life is to be loved but now the fate of Ravka lies in her hands and she's not sure she's the one for the job

Mal is so much less annoying in this book. It's like he's finally realised that there's a lot more on the line than just his feelings. He realises there are people that need saving and just gets on with doing his bit.

While this may be the last book in the trilogy don't think that Leigh will go easy on you. Oh no, this book will swallow you whole, rip you up and spit you back out. You will never be the same again when you read this book. Leigh broke my heart when she did what she does to Nikolai. Literally ripped it into teeny tiny pieces so that it will never, ever be whole again.

This series not only got into my heart but also under my skin. It's one of those series that once you start you realise why everyone is always talking about it. While I was immensely sad to be at the end I was very excited to start the Six of Crows duology and I am counting down the days until King of Scars is released and I can be back in this world.

Things will never be the same!

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The book was pretty good. The secondary characters and world building are definitely the best part of this series. As a finale it was pretty entertaining. Lauren Fortgang does an amazing job! Loved her narration!

Interesting End

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I liked this and the series as a whole is great, but I would say this is the weakest of the series. Still very enjoyable.

Enjoyable

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A satisfying conclusion to the trilogy. It was a fun ride.

Narration was good and understandable at x2 playback speed.

Blue skies coming your way

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loved this. especially at 1.17 speed. alina is still annoying at times but worth the entire journey that she takes.

really good listen

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The narration, the story, the characters; I loved every minute of this book and I’m sad it’s over :(

Incredible

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The narrator draws you in, her pacing is spot on; with enough distinction of voice to realise all the different characters.
The writing is excellent. With a story that whips you along, without being predictable. Throughout the trilogy I've loved listening to it all!

A great ending to a wonderful story.

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Really enjoyed all the books in this series. Narrated well and great storyline. I need more haha

Awesome

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I really enjoyed the book but I was constantly taken out of immersion, by some of the truly dreadful attempts at various accents.

Really compelling book, read very poorly.

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Gripping story and narration. Would recommend the series as a whole. Looking forward to the next book

Brilliant story and narration

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