Feyre returns to the Spring Court after Tamlin’s betrayal, but the shadows of war loom ever closer. Now a High Fae, she must navigate a treacherous path, balancing her newfound power, her love for her family, and her duty to her court. As tensions rise, Feyre and Rhysand face difficult choices, unsure of which High Lords they can trust.

This quick light fantasy is perfect for those who are diving into YA fantasy for the first time. I’m not a huge fan of fantasy novels, but I watched parts of the show and found it interesting. When I realized it was a book I just had to read it. After the first couple chapters I was hooked. Leigh Bardugo’s writing style was simple and easy to comprehend. Bardugo’s worldbuilding was straightforward and manageable.

Ruin and Rising is the third installment of the Shadow and Bones trilogy by Leigh Bardugo. I don’t recommend skipping of the novels in the trilogy, unlike the Twilight series there’s not a lot of recap that happens. So if you haven’t read them, I would probably not read this until you do so there’s no accidental spoilers of the first two books.