tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post662728022624831910..comments2023-10-29T10:42:52.369-04:00Comments on Love is not a triangle: Ruin and Rising by Leigh BardugoLauren @ Love is not a trianglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15388832613855107816noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-87504997157195381572014-08-06T18:35:48.710-04:002014-08-06T18:35:48.710-04:00I do love my themes of redemption and related char...I do love my themes of redemption and related character arcs due to it. It's practically a requirement for fantasies, in my opinion. I agree that it was well done in this case!<br />And I agree. The other two choices were never clear options. I don't mind love triangles as long as the protagonist knows what she really wants. It's when she doesn't that issues arise (and eyes start rolling).<br />I had some issues with it here and there, but overall I quite enjoyed this conclusion too. Definitely a relief, as you say, after some lackluster conclusions from earlier this year!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03052456915027241479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-60093540127244168322014-07-29T10:25:39.559-04:002014-07-29T10:25:39.559-04:00"For me, Ruin & Rising wasn't a parti..."For me, Ruin & Rising wasn't a particularly loud conclusion, but what I love most about this book is the fact that the more I think about it, the more complex it becomes, especially the characters and themes."<br /><br />LOVE that Lauren!!! I just got my copy of this one and I can't wait to start it! And I agree with you on the triangle, while I was definitely rooting a little for the Darkling in a good chunk of book one, I knew he wouldn't be her endgame. After certain events of book two though, Mal has some work to do to get back in my favor, though I do hope they end up together:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-85363363428086085442014-07-28T00:08:08.211-04:002014-07-28T00:08:08.211-04:00So happy to hear this series ending is satisfying....So happy to hear this series ending is satisfying. I have both the first and second book but I didn't want to read it until all the books were out and I got some feedback first. I like to hear that there was always a clear choice in the romance, Lauren. Wonderful review! :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682335183798720529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-17011505956323732572014-07-27T21:05:43.186-04:002014-07-27T21:05:43.186-04:00See, this is why I'm back and forth on recomme...See, this is why I'm back and forth on recommending Throne of Glass. I think love triangle, but then I realize that I THINK Celaena is close to Alina in the way that she makes it clear on who she picks. The only problem is HoF because she kind of lets that guy go, thinking it's over, but it's not as if she's suddenly in love with another guy. Complicated. BUT I'm so glad that this wasn't a disappointment and that Alina grew that even though it wasn't a solid conclusion, it was still good. Great review, Lauren! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00343758249538361290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-59681826415177206562014-07-26T21:46:18.283-04:002014-07-26T21:46:18.283-04:00Agreed! I loved this entire series. I too was afra...Agreed! I loved this entire series. I too was afraid of love triangles at several points, but Bardugo made it so realistic and poignant instead. I was truly impressed. I also loved the action and emotion in this book. Every character has to face some pretty dark stuff and watching them grow and rise to the challenge was thrilling. I'm sad to see it go. <br /><br />C.J. <br /><br />Sturmhond forever! <br /><br />C.J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03239098373565351135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-7966431275321857842014-07-26T14:10:06.739-04:002014-07-26T14:10:06.739-04:00Yes, yes, yes. Ruin and Rising was so good! I love...Yes, yes, yes. Ruin and Rising was so good! I love the way Bardugo tied everything up, loved the characters so much (especially Sturmhond) and I loved the themes of this story too. It was all I wanted from a conclusion!Alexa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13185723439360170259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-3107538894117667282014-07-26T10:12:33.127-04:002014-07-26T10:12:33.127-04:00I agree, I never thought this was a true love tria...I agree, I never thought this was a true love triangle, either. And I did love the way everything played out, I think it worked out how it should for the main characters. There was a bit of sadness, but that makes sense given everything they went through and all that was lost. And yes, themes of redemption and consequences, which were handled so well. Agreed…more Sturmhond, please!!! ~Pamyaescapefromrealityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200254719073248981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-28280367547489599682014-07-26T04:46:46.313-04:002014-07-26T04:46:46.313-04:00I still haven't read it... I'm too scared....I still haven't read it... I'm too scared.. I loved it so much that I fear that I will be let down by it in the end. But, the more reviews I read the clearer it becomes that I should be scared and get the book right freaking now! <br /><br />I agree, there has never been a real Love Triangle, but I wanted it to be:) I wanted The Darkling to redeem himself, but yeah that was not going to happen.. Dannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05998128531860725536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-2928209658827871062014-07-25T13:47:28.255-04:002014-07-25T13:47:28.255-04:00Amazing review sweetie. <3 I am SO GLAD you lov...Amazing review sweetie. <3 I am SO GLAD you loved Ruin and Rising :D I did too. Sigh. Wasn't it just perfect? And yess. I am with you on that. I didn't see it as a love triangle. Because Alina always wanted the same person. At least to me :) What confuses me the most, though, is those people who are disappointed with the book. I think they are only upset about their ship.. but they say this book is very different from the first ones; that it doesn't stay the same. And that confuses me. Because I found it to be stunning; and fitting very well with the story from the beginning :) ANYWAY. Amazing review. <3 Carina Olsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10962924929801205597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-90823473814026791282014-07-25T10:54:47.440-04:002014-07-25T10:54:47.440-04:00I definitely need more Sturmhond--NEED. I felt mos...I definitely need more Sturmhond--NEED. I felt most cheated out of seeing his storyline unfold because it was so fascinating and yet we got so little of it. Still, I absolutely agree with you that this is a quiet conclusion but one that really wraps together the entire series as it forces these characters to grow and embrace themselves in a way they haven't before. I loved the Darkling in this, as you know, not to mention the romance and the friendships Alina formed in this are certainly memorable. I have full confidence that Bardugo is going to be able to effortlessly pull off whatever else she chooses to write--and I'm SO happy she's returning to this world for a companion series! Definitely keeping my fingers and toes crossed for a brief glimpse of Sturmhond.. ;)Keertanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01071392026876644282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-60626513279193819382014-07-25T09:07:40.745-04:002014-07-25T09:07:40.745-04:00I love your 3 points, Lauren. I definitely enjoyed...I love your 3 points, Lauren. I definitely enjoyed the themes of redemption and consequences. I liked how it was done thoughtfully and the author didn't just slap the themes into her story. Also, thank you for saying out loud what I've always thought about the love triangle. I don't think Alina once was part of a love triangle. The Darkling and Sturmhound were never objects of her affection. Sure, she had an inkling of an attraction to The Darkling in the beginning, but I'm pretty sure it was because of how powerful he was. Additionally, I feel like people wanted him to be a love interest because they thought Mal was boring (which ridiculous in my opinion), so they made up these teams when that wasn't the author's goal. <br />And yes the friendships was one of my favorite elements in this series, especially in this last book. <br />This was one of the best conclusions I've read in a long long time as well. I'm glad you thought so as well. :)<br />Lovely review, Lauren!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6652084782125897918.post-30890838652851371872014-07-25T08:54:43.168-04:002014-07-25T08:54:43.168-04:00No, I never really saw it as a triangle, per se. A...No, I never really saw it as a triangle, per se. Alina was a little overwhelmed by The Darkling when she first met him in the first book but it was obvious her heart had always belonged to Mal. Love that Alina made friends in this book. The second one was almost painful to read because of that. Such a good ending!Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.com