Siege and Storm

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2013

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Before You Read

Summary

Background

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Prologue-Chapter 2

Chapters 3-5

Chapters 6-8

Chapters 9-12

Chapters 13-16

Chapters 17-19

Chapters 20-22

Chapter 23-Epilogue

Character Analysis

Themes

Symbols & Motifs

Important Quotes

Essay Topics

Why does the novel use third-person narration for its Prologue and Epilogue? How does this omniscient voice differ from Alina’s narrative voice?

How is Alina’s problematic relationship with the Darkling essential to her growth? What does he teach her? What, if anything, does she teach him?

Consider the novel’s treatment of friendship. Are there true friends in this world, or just allies, loyal underlings, and romantic prospects? Why or why not?