Ruin and Rising

One last battle. One final chance to save the world—or lose everything.

Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo is the epic conclusion to the Shadow and Bone trilogy, a must-read YA fantasy series set in the darkly magical world of the Grishaverse. After suffering devastating losses, Alina Starkov—once a humble orphan, now the Sun Summoner—must regroup with her remaining allies and face her most dangerous challenge yet: defeating the Darkling and reclaiming Ravka’s future.

But power always comes at a price. As Alina searches for the final amplifier to boost her abilities, she grapples with sacrifice, destiny, and the question of who she truly is. Loyalties will be tested, hearts will break, and the fate of the world hangs in the balance.

Packed with action, romance, and stunning twists, Ruin and Rising is the best book for fans of high-stakes fantasy, powerful heroines, and emotionally satisfying series finales.