I received this book as part of a book club and dove right in. It takes place in Buffalo around the year 1900 and weaves all sort of history into a fictional murder mystery tale. Though not a traditional hang on the edge of your seat mystery, the story is told by the headmaster of a private school whose life intertwines with all sorts of residents of Buffalo, particularly the upper class. Her story and background unfolds in the pages and connects the dots to many different characters.

Siege and Storm is a very climatic and moving story. It will have you wondering what happens next. Leigh writes so fantasticly that every word has you on the edge of your seat. In Siege and Storm, you follow Alina as she goes back to Kanza but against her will. She acquires new magic and understanding of the power she has. She severs, uses and reconnects with certain connections. Siege and Storm is a great addition to the Shadow and Bone Trilogy, it fits right in with the dramatics and revelations of the series.

Different twist adding all

I like Pete's robot

It’s fun!

I did enjoy this book, but disliked most of the characters. Also, it left out the logistics of living on an island for weeks..... where is the bathroom? Readers want to know!

Scary stuff. Hard to believe such ignorance and hate continues to breed.

Well written and so much fun. The characters are well developed and feel genuine. The main character is smart, thoughtful, and likable. She uses all her librarian skills to get the information she needs to solve the case. I read this and immediately read the second book in the series (Shadow in the Glass), and am looking forward to the third!

It was an odd book

It was a super good book!