Yesterday was my best friend's sweet 16 and I gave her a copy of Siege and Storm. She read it on the ride to our kayaking trip and she laughed at Nikolai's rambunctiousness and shook her head because of Mal's pain and got angry because of the Darkling's pl

Why does tumblr not allow me to leap through the screen and hug you, anon? Science, YOU HAVE FAILED ME.

Thank you for the very kind words. I love that you support and encourage your friend, and I’m honored that you see Alina in her. Happiest birthday to her and I hope the trip was fantastic!