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Ruin and Rising
by Leigh Bardugo
Expected Publication: June 17, 2014
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.
Because I love Alina. Because I love Nikolai. Because things just got REALLY bad and they can’t possibly stay that way, right? Because of so many spoilery reasons. And just because I want more adventuring about in Ravka.
Oh my goodness, is this cover gorgeous or what? I am so grabby hands for this book. I MUST know what’s going to happen in this ridiculously awesomesauce series finale!
What are you looking forward to this Wednesday?
Oh I can’t wait to find out what happens! Please give us a happy ending:)
*crosses fingers and wishes on stars*
I wouldn’t mind getting my hands on this book,,now. waiting waiting, the waiting game is no fun!
My Waiting on Wednesday
88dreamers
I know. I’m dying to find out how this series ends.
I loved book one and still need to read Siege and Storm of this fantastic series. It’s hard to believe Ruin and Rising is almost here. And it has another gorgeous cover. Great pick
Thank you! And I hope you get to pick up Siege and Storm soon!
I’m one of those people who still hasn’t started this series, but I really want to! Everyone keeps going on about how amazing they are, and all the covers are so gorgeous too, especially this one! Thanks for sharing!
It is a pretty amazing series, and I hope you get the chance to read it soon.
And yes, the cover are some of my favorites. So pretty!
Am I horrid for hoping that The Darkling is only imprisoned and not killed? I would probably cry D: But YES for more Nikolai!
Haha! No, you’re not. I wouldn’t say I love the Darkling, more he’s a villain that complex and that I love to hate. And I’m VERY interested to see how his story will end. And Nikolai. OH, HOW I LOVE HIM… SO VERY MUCH.