Ruin and Rising

Well it was great journey through the grisha world. Ruin & Rising was a great conclusion to the trilogy.
I took some time in the middle of reading this final book to re-read the first boo, Shadow & Bone. I wanted to refresh my memory about Alina & Mal relationship, it has been a while now since I finished reading the first book. And it paid off, really. Like I said before, I fell in love with the Darkling from the first book. Honestly, he was the only reason I continue reading 2 other book in the installment, in English.
The ending was so sweet, I was melting inside, no kidding. I truly understand why Tante Leigh set Alina ended up with Mal. The Darkling & Nikolai met Alina when she embrace the power of sun summoner. They wanted Alina because of her power. But Mal, although his whining & childish acts in the process, the only man who wanted her without her power. I understand now why he had hard times accepting Alina's power, but in the end, he realized that he'll still love Alina, with or without power. So no heart breaking on my side, HA!
I still loved The Darkling though, hell, I even like Nikolai. But with that ending, I think it was best that Alina ended up with Mal.
It was sad saying good bye to one great series. I intended to read the spin-off, Six of Crows duology.