OH MY GOD THIS BOOK! I loved it! It was full of twists and action and new characters and I just devoured it, I found myself I couldn't stop reading! That's how you know you've stumbled upon a good book when you have to keep reading no matter what! My favourite part of this book was the fact that we got a good look into the characters a bit more and many of their quirks and characteristics came to light.

Speaking of characters, my God, can we talk about Nikolai? *major heart eyes*
I have to admit I fell in love with Nikolai, even before we found out that Sturmhond was actually the second Prince of Ravka. The way he talks, how sweet he is deep down and that fact that although he's a privateer, he's in reality more honest that a lot of other characters in this book, are some of the reasons he holds a special place in my heart! He delivers each line with such confidence and humour that I want an entire series dedicated to him!
*King of Scars is about to come out for all of us Nikolai fanatics*

Alina and Mal's relationship is not my favourite, I have to admit. There are some moments between them when they are positively relationship goals, and then, there are other times, when they are complete opposites. I think their biggest problem is the fact that they have different desires and they envision different futures. I think that Mal should either realise Alina's potential or leave her for good. I don't think it's possible for the Sun Summoner to live a simple life like the one Mal dreams of. In my opinion, he is the one that has to change his life, because Alina is gifted with one of thee biggest gifts in Grisha history and asking her to give up her power, is downright cruel.
Of course, I do not excuse Alina's selfish behavior, but I do believe that she needs support in the task she has decided to take on.

The ending of this book was absolutely heartbreaking, because Alina was so ready to give her life for Ravka, that even though I am not sure I like her, I couldn't help but feel sympathy for her. What scares me with Alina is her affinity to power, just like the one the Darkling has and I think that finding another amplifier will eventually destroy her. I don't know what will happen next and to be honest, I don't even know what I want to happen next!

All in all, "Siege and Storm" is the exception f the rule that says that the second book in a trilogy is usually the worst. I enjoyed this book more than the first and my interest in the story didn't diminish for one second!