tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post8910873784192667485..comments2024-03-18T23:18:22.806-04:00Comments on Alexa Loves Books: Shadow & Bone - Leigh BardugoAlexa S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-81078498302175724112013-03-26T16:51:47.032-04:002013-03-26T16:51:47.032-04:00RIGHT? The Darkling is just too darn INTERESTING. ...RIGHT? The Darkling is just too darn INTERESTING. There's got to be something going on in that head of his, and I can't wait until we find out just what that could be!Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-34312821069263133382013-03-26T16:50:45.651-04:002013-03-26T16:50:45.651-04:00I BET WE ACTUALLY COULD WRITE NOVELS BACK AND FORT...I BET WE ACTUALLY COULD WRITE NOVELS BACK AND FORTH.<br /><br />Oh, I absolutely love Mal (in terms of Alina), no question there. Their story of childhood friendship-turned-romance is totally adorable and wonderful. I was SO HAPPY for them.<br /><br />But the Darkling is just so fascinating! I think there's lots more that we have to learn about him, and I can't wait to read more about him in Siege & Storm.Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-68537869127314151342013-03-26T16:49:12.927-04:002013-03-26T16:49:12.927-04:00I'm so excited for Siege & Storm as well. ...I'm so excited for Siege & Storm as well. It's definitely one of the books that I'm anticipating for this year FOR SURE.Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-40569107837543622082013-03-09T14:24:02.995-05:002013-03-09T14:24:02.995-05:00I agree - the Darkling is definitely the most inte...I agree - the Darkling is definitely the most interesting character! I'd love to go inside his mind and see what he really thinks. And the ending was fantastic! I do like standalones and this could have been one, but I am excited to see what happens next with these characters. I'm glad you enjoyed it, Alexa!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052456915027241479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-77267770202790919792013-03-08T23:29:41.829-05:002013-03-08T23:29:41.829-05:00I agree so much with everything you said here and ...I agree so much with everything you said here and I could write a novel back and forth with you about what you've said. This is really one of the favorites from the books I've read recently. I am not very well-versed in the Russian culture, but I found that I didn't really need to be because Leigh Bardugo did such a great job with her writing. I felt immersed and I appreciated that so much. Also I just LOVED Mal. I loved him so much. I loved The Darkling as a villain, but I think I'm one of the minority in that Mal is my favorite. I just finished Siege and Storm too and it is just as good or perhaps even better. This series is incredible. Asheley T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03908795522290889438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-75920633360171855092013-03-07T21:57:29.129-05:002013-03-07T21:57:29.129-05:00YES. I need to see if there's a reason for his...YES. I need to see if there's a reason for his actions and what's going on and... basically, I just need more of the Darkling!Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-64221361798390006712013-03-07T21:57:08.230-05:002013-03-07T21:57:08.230-05:00How you feel about the Darkling is EXACTLY how I f...How you feel about the Darkling is EXACTLY how I feel about him too. I love him!Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-11891124371430429062013-03-07T21:56:51.812-05:002013-03-07T21:56:51.812-05:00I'm definitely loving the Darkling. He's s...I'm definitely loving the Darkling. He's seriously evil (or appears to be), but I love him all the same. I need more of him in my life!Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-16203930810928992802013-03-07T21:56:20.601-05:002013-03-07T21:56:20.601-05:00I've always been a fantasy girl first and fore...I've always been a fantasy girl first and foremost, so I can definitely say this is a good one. I hope you enjoy meeting the Darkling - he's a character!Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-38395660433396341242013-03-07T21:55:51.246-05:002013-03-07T21:55:51.246-05:00The Darkling is someone I want to repeatedly punch...The Darkling is someone I want to repeatedly punch in the face BUT I'm also oddly fascinated by.Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-3509090830771123762013-03-07T21:55:26.791-05:002013-03-07T21:55:26.791-05:00DEFINITELY. I think it's going to be interesti...DEFINITELY. I think it's going to be interesting to see what happens to everyone in SIEGE & STORM!Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-89964168494518425122013-03-07T21:55:03.959-05:002013-03-07T21:55:03.959-05:00I love reading fantasy novels, but even I had a di...I love reading fantasy novels, but even I had a difficult time getting into this one initially. But once I did, I just loved it and couldn't turn the pages fast enough! I need to see how Mal and Alina are getting along, AND I need more of the Darkling.Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-41188393445164780392013-03-07T21:54:11.769-05:002013-03-07T21:54:11.769-05:00I'm excited that the story continues... and th...I'm excited that the story continues... and that it's going to be a totally new one in the next book, but with the same characters from the first book. I need more Darkling in my life!Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-39895348360469942272013-03-07T21:53:40.871-05:002013-03-07T21:53:40.871-05:00It's actually a pretty easy fantasy to slip in...It's actually a pretty easy fantasy to slip into, I think, so I hope you end up enjoying it. It's a pretty fun read!Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-78386480101299520612013-03-07T21:53:17.141-05:002013-03-07T21:53:17.141-05:00That's one of the reasons I loved it so much! ...That's one of the reasons I loved it so much! I mean, I'm glad it's part of a series, but I'm also glad that it felt like I got some closure for this book on its own.Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-81489013764703168062013-03-07T21:52:47.947-05:002013-03-07T21:52:47.947-05:00You definitely should! There's certainly a lot...You definitely should! There's certainly a lot going on in this one, but I feel like Leigh masterfully wove every single detail together. I'm really loving the story she came up with!Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-52043303773824219732013-03-07T21:51:43.688-05:002013-03-07T21:51:43.688-05:00Leigh is one of my favorite authors on Twitter, as...Leigh is one of my favorite authors on Twitter, as she seems so kind and she's always so awesome at interacting with her fans. So glad I liked her book!Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-67795331058574619632013-03-07T21:51:16.065-05:002013-03-07T21:51:16.065-05:00I'm excited for Siege & Storm, especially ...I'm excited for Siege & Storm, especially if it means I get to see more of the Darkling, and to have Alina and Mal all happy in love together ;)Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-19312842833706195582013-03-07T21:50:51.620-05:002013-03-07T21:50:51.620-05:00YES. I would consider it a great introduction into...YES. I would consider it a great introduction into fantasy for reluctant or new fantasy readers because it's not at all difficult to get into :)Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-27433877841791725102013-03-07T21:50:28.943-05:002013-03-07T21:50:28.943-05:00We better get more Alina & Mal or I'm goin...We better get more Alina & Mal or I'm going to be incredibly sad! But there should also be more of the Darkling since he's pretty cool too.Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-84261380680249325802013-03-07T21:49:56.824-05:002013-03-07T21:49:56.824-05:00Aww, really? I liked it (though it wasn't 100%...Aww, really? I liked it (though it wasn't 100% love) and I'm intrigued by the Darkling quite a bit. There's just something interesting about him and his (possible) motives...Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-54759652180391700792013-03-07T21:49:26.165-05:002013-03-07T21:49:26.165-05:00You definitely should! It's a really good fant...You definitely should! It's a really good fantasy novel, and I'm intrigued by the world that Leigh shows us in it. Plus, you know, the Darkling!Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-67811533489500262592013-03-07T14:34:17.057-05:002013-03-07T14:34:17.057-05:00I absolutely love The Darkling. I know that he is ...I absolutely love The Darkling. I know that he is supposed to be the bad guy, but the sweet side he showed.. I can't believe it was all an act. I can't wait to see how this is going to work out!<br /><br /><a href="http://thedailyprophecy.blogspot.nl" rel="nofollow">Mel@thedailyprophecy.</a>Mel@Thedailyprophecyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01516514938771433319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-51896820343370382402013-03-07T10:43:46.094-05:002013-03-07T10:43:46.094-05:00Oh the Darkling... be still my heart! I don't ...Oh the Darkling... be still my heart! I don't even CARE that he's bad; I just like him so much! <br /><br />This is really one of my favorite reads from last year. It was so different but still felt familiar, you know? And I loved the Russian culture that was used; created a different setting than we normally see! <br /><br />Glad you enjoyed this one and can't wait to read the next chapter! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335649676143335614.post-3024506915486666042013-03-06T21:38:11.278-05:002013-03-06T21:38:11.278-05:00I LOVVVVE the Darkling! Bardugo was so crafty in m...I LOVVVVE the Darkling! Bardugo was so crafty in making someone so dark yet so appealing and mysterious all at the same time.<br /><br />I agree that this takes some time to get your bearings, but once you do you are HOOKED.<br /><br />Great review!Lisa Schenstedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394196334860848380noreply@blogger.com