Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo The stunning conclusion to the Grisha Trilogy. The capital has fallen. The Darkling rules Ravka from his shadow throne. Now the nations fate rests with a broken Sun Summoner, a disgraced tracker, and the shattered remnants of a once-great magical army. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description See the Grishaverse come to life on screen with the Netflix series, Shadow and Bone. Daring rogue Nikolai finally joins the fold in Season 2 -- covering explosive events of both Siege and Storm and Ruin and Rising -- streaming now! 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 power--but claiming the firebird may be her ruin. A New York Times Bestselling Series A USA Today Bestseller This title has Common Core connections. 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 King of Scars DuologyKing of ScarsRule of Wolves The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous MagicThe Severed Moon: A Year-Long Journal of MagicThe Lives of SaintsDemon in the Wood Graphic Novel Praise for the Grishaverse "A master of fantasy." --The Huffington Post"Utterly, extremely bewitching." --The Guardian "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 Author Biography Leigh Bardugo is the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of the Ninth House series and the creator of the Grishaverse, which spans the Shadow and Bone trilogy (now a Netflix series), the Six of Crows duology, the King of Scars duology--and much more. Her short fiction has appeared in multiple anthologies, including The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy. She lives in Los Angeles and is an associate fellow of Pauli Murray College at Yale University. Review "The magic Bardugo invents will surprise and delight readers." --The Horn Book "Readers wont be able to turn the pages fast enough to the conclusion that will generate much discussion." --Booklist "Once again, Bardugo is a master at building an action-packed fantasy with extraordinary world-building and complex characters . . . Fans of the first two books will not be disappointed." --School Library Journal "Triumphant . . If opener Shadow and Bone was a magical coming-of-age story and middle-volume Siege and Storm was a policial thriller, then this third book is an epic quest. . . Every time readers may think shes written herself into a corner, Bardugo pulls off a twist that, while surprising, will keep them turning pages furiously." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Mesmerizing. . . . Bardugos set up is shiver-inducing, of the delicious variety. This is what fantasy is for." --The New York Times Book Review on Shadow and Bone "This is one book series you want to get hooked on." --Seventeen.com on Shadow and Bone "Shadow and Bone was unlike anything Ive ever read. Alina is a clever, sympathetic character I will gladly follow into the next installment--which cant come soon enough!" --Veronica Roth, New York Times bestselling author of Divergent on Shadow and Bone "This is just my kind of fantasy--rich, satisfying, and gorgeous, laced with heart-pounding action and pitch-perfect romance. The characters . . . are layered and complex. Ill be thinking about it for a good long time." --Cinda Williams Chima, bestselling author on Shadow and Bone "* Fast-paced and unpredictable, this debut novel will be a hit with readers who love dark fantasy. . . . Bardugo creates a unique world complete with monsters, magic, danger, romance, corruption, and extravagance." --School Library Journal, starred review "Filled with lush descriptions, intriguing magic, and plenty of twists, this memorable adventure offers action and intrigue mixed with an undercurrent of romance and danger." --Publishers Weekly on Shadow and Bone "Bardugo weaves a captivating spell with lushly descriptive writing, engaging characters, and an exotic, vivid world. Readers will wait impatiently for the next installment." --Booklist on Shadow and Bone "Readers will be rooting for this lonely, tough heroine as she navigates perils physical, magical, and emotional." --BCCB on Shadow and Bone "A rich fantasy landscape, an inspired magical structure, and a gratifying emotional hook keep the pages whirring." --The Horn Book on Shadow and Bone "A heady blend of fantasy, romance, and adventure." --Rick Riordan, author of the bestselling Percy Jackson series on Siege and Storm "Completely engrossing." --Romantic Times on Siege and Storm "Scheming and action carry readers at a breathless pace . . . and will definitely leave them panting for the series conclusion." --Kirkus Reviews on Siege and Storm "Richly crafted . . . an engaging wish-fulfillment fantasy." --The Horn Book on Siege and Storm "[Readers will be] tapping their feet impatiently for the concluding volume." --Booklist on Siege and Storm Review Quote Triumphant . . If opener Shadow and Bone was a magical coming-of-age story and middle-volume Siege and Storm was a policial thriller, then this third book is an epic quest. . . Every time readers may think shes written herself into a corner, Bardugo pulls off a twist that, while surprising, will keep them turning pages furiously. Details ISBN080509461X Author Leigh Bardugo Short Title RUIN & RISING Publisher Henry Holt & Company Language English ISBN-10 080509461X ISBN-13 9780805094619 Media Book Format Hardcover Series Number 3 DEWEY FIC Pages 432 Year 2014 Publication Date 2014-06-17 Series Shadow and Bone Trilogy Imprint Henry Holt & Company Audience Teenage / Young adult Audience Age 14-17 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:79888737;

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