The Grisha - 03 - Ruin and Rising

Enter the Grishaverse with Book Three of the Shadow and Bone Trilogy by the #1 *New York Times*******bestselling author of Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom.**

Soldier. Summoner. Saint. The nations fate rests with a broken Sun Summoner, a disgraced tracker, and the shattered remnants of a once-great magical army.

The Darkling rules from his shadow throne while a weakened Alina Starkov recovers from their battle under the dubious protection of the zealots who worship her as a Saint. Now her hopes lie with the magic of a long-vanished ancient creature and the chance that an outlaw prince still survives.

As her allies and enemies race toward war, only Alina stands between her country and a rising tide of darkness that could destroy the world. To win this fight, she must seize a legends powerbut claiming the firebird may be her ruin.

A New York Times Bestselling Series

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Praise for the Grishaverse

A master of fantasy. The Huffington Post Utterly, extremely bewitching. The Guardian The best magic universe since Harry Potter. Bustle This is what fantasy is for. The New York Times Book Review

[A] world that feels real enough to have its own passport stamp. NPR

The darker it gets for the good guys, the better. Entertainment Weekly

Sultry, sweeping and picturesque. . . . Impossible to put down. USA Today

Theres a level of emotional and historical sophistication within Bardugos original epic fantasy that sets it apart. Vanity Fair

Unlike anything Ive ever read. Veronica Roth, bestselling author of Divergent

Bardugo crafts a first-rate adventure, a poignant romance, and an intriguing mystery! Rick Riordan, bestselling author of the Percy Jackson series

This is a great choice for teenage fans of George R.R. Martin and J.R.R. Tolkien. ?RT Book Reviews

Read all the books in the Grishaverse!

The Shadow and Bone Trilogy

(previously published as The Grisha Trilogy)

Shadow and Bone

Siege and Storm

Ruin and Rising

The Six of Crows Duology

Six of Crows

Crooked Kingdom

The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic

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From School Library Journal

Gr 9 UpIn the culmination of Bordugo's trilogy, Alina is fighting the Darkling and searching for the Firebird with a small group of supporters who are tortured and tested every step of the way. This series offers an escape from reality into a world of magic powers, grief, romance, and adventure. Alina Starkov has lost her parents, almost loses her friends, and is put through unspeakable torture and suffering, but she continues her quest in spite of all she endures. Lauren Fortgang narrates the series and does an excellent job of distinguishing each character with different accents and personalities; the listener always knows who is speaking. The book does not have much introductory description to the different characters, and listeners would benefit from following the series from the start. The many twists and turns in the plot can be hard to follow if the audiobook is listened to in short spurts. The ideal solution would be to take a long car trip and settle in for at least two hours at a time.Ellen Frank, Flushing High School Library, NY

From Booklist

In the concluding volume of the Grisha Trilogy, Alina, chafing at the Apparats enforced protection in the underground White Cathedral, decides it is past time to break free and seek the Fire Bird, the last of the three amplifiers of her power. Battling across a land ravaged by the war with the Darkling, Alinas band is rescued by Prince Nikolai and taken to his hidden headquarters, where the group of allies plans for the dangerous journey into the Fold. There, Alina must reconcile her countrys need for her to be Nikolais queen with giving up her lifelong love for her childhood friend Mal. A psychic connection with the Darkling heightens the tension as they struggle for control of Ravka. An intriguing plot twist adds an unexpected new element, requiring an unthinkable sacrifice. Readers wont be able to turn the pages fast enough to the conclusion that will generate much discussion. HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: Since the first title in the trilogy, Shadow and Bone (2012), hit the New York Times best-seller listand film rights were soldthis series has been big news. Top-level marketing plans will ensure it stays that way. Grades 8-12. --Lynn Rutan