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# King of Scars: return to the epic fantasy world of the Grishaverse, where magic and science collide

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Review: Another Glorious Venture Into The Grishsverse - ’ Ravka was many things to him: a grand lady who required constant courting, a stubborn child unwilling to stand on its own, and most often, a drowning man—the more Nikolai struggled to save it, the harder it fought. Having adored the other two series set within the Grishaverse – and being adamant in my desire to read all three series before finally allowing myself to check out it’s adaptation – I was desperate to read the ’King Of Scars’ duology; especially as Nikolai was one of my favourite characters from the initial series. Admittedly my memories of that are hazier than I’d have liked but I was delighted to find myself reacquainted with some of the characters from the first series and thrilled to fall instantly back in love with this world. Firstly I’d strongly advice reading the ’Shadow & Bone’ series and ’Six Of Crows’ duology before diving into this book. It features characters from both of these series – although mostly from the first one – and contains some pretty major spoilers from both story arcs. The storyline also continues on and contains elements from both series and certain aspects of it will make more sense if you’re familiar with them from the previous books. From the very first line of ’King Of Scars’ I was swept back into the world of the Grisha and utterly hooked upon Leigh Bardugo’s talent for storytelling. No matter how much – or little – an individual features in the text she manages to make them come utterly to life. Everybody feels so layered, detailed and fascinating. Every individual that you meet leaves you longing to know more. And the writing itself contained countless segments that I longed to highlight. Getting lost within Bardugo’s world and revelling in her words is always an utter delight. One of the many features that I loved within the ‘Six Of Crows’ duology was how seamlessly the author manages to merge an individual’s backstory into their present timeline; the two unwinding beautifully in a manner that never fails to leave me starstruck. It’s something that happens again here and once again blew me away. These stories also have a true tendency to hollow you out emotionally and make it near impossible not to feel for the characters in question. Although it’s not just these segments that pack an emotional punch; there are heartbreaking and warming moments – along with the occasional burst of humour – throughout. If, like me, you’re a fan of god-like beings in fantasy worlds then you’re sure to find yourself mesmerised by this book. It’s also highly likely to appeal to fans of villainous characters too. And , upon reaching it’s end, leave you clamouring for a copy of it’s follow up. Needless to say I absolutely adored this book and am planning to pick up ’Rule Of Wolves’ as soon as I’ve finished posting this review. If you’re a fan of intriguing fantasy worlds, complexly layered characters, god-like beings and an abundance of danger then this is absolutely the book for you.
Review: A rollercoaster of emotion, action and shocking surprises - King Nikolai Lantsov survived the Ravkan civil war with more than just scars. The Darkling turned him into one of his creatures and though the Darkling was defeated, a remnant of the darkness still resides inside him. He fights daily for control but his grip is slipping. Together with his loyal and tenacious General Zoya, they search for a way to rid him of the demon while keeping his secret hidden. Fjerdan armies are readying at the Ravkan borders and threatening to expose his dubious parentage. He may not be a true Lantsov but he is the King Ravka needs. He is inventive, determined and has the ability to make the impossible possible. With weakened defences, depleted finances and a new threat to his Grisha soldiers to contend with, Nikolai must form new alliances if he is to have any chance of keeping his throne and protecting his people. Nikolai must wed to solidify his throne but his affection for Zoya grows daily and he can't bear to be apart from her. Zoya in turn harbours feelings for her King but knows that duty to Ravka comes first and she can never be with him. She must face the scars from her own past in order to find the strength to save the Grisha from those who hunt them. As Nikolai faces down his personal and physical demons, those closest to him must do the same. Will their secrets remain hidden or will the darkness find a way to make itself known and destroy all their hopes for the future? 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟. Just when I thought the GrishaVerse reached its peak with the Six of Crows duology, this book shows up and blows my mind. Nikolai is my favourite character from Shadow & Bone so I was delighted to delve into his backstory and see how his story developed afterwards. His flirtatiousness and resilience hasn’t dampened and I loved how passionate he is about life, his creations and his quest to defend Ravka. This book was a rollercoaster of emotion, action and shocking surprises. There was never a dull moment. I adore all these characters but I worry where they will end up in the sequel. Leigh isn't shy about bringing the pain.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 12,951 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 23 in Paranormal & Urban Fantasy for Young Adults 45 in Myths & Legends for Young Adults 60 in Paranormal Romance for Young Adults |
| Book 1 of 2  | King of Scars Duology |
| Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (16,585) |
| Dimensions  | 12.8 x 4 x 19.6 cm |
| Edition  | 1st |
| ISBN-10  | 1510104461 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1510104464 |
| Item weight  | 100 g |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 528 pages |
| Publication date  | 5 Mar. 2020 |
| Publisher  | Orion Children's Books |
| Reading age  | 12 - 15 years |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another Glorious Venture Into The Grishsverse
*by C***S on 25 June 2023*

’ Ravka was many things to him: a grand lady who required constant courting, a stubborn child unwilling to stand on its own, and most often, a drowning man—the more Nikolai struggled to save it, the harder it fought. Having adored the other two series set within the Grishaverse – and being adamant in my desire to read all three series before finally allowing myself to check out it’s adaptation – I was desperate to read the ’King Of Scars’ duology; especially as Nikolai was one of my favourite characters from the initial series. Admittedly my memories of that are hazier than I’d have liked but I was delighted to find myself reacquainted with some of the characters from the first series and thrilled to fall instantly back in love with this world. Firstly I’d strongly advice reading the ’Shadow & Bone’ series and ’Six Of Crows’ duology before diving into this book. It features characters from both of these series – although mostly from the first one – and contains some pretty major spoilers from both story arcs. The storyline also continues on and contains elements from both series and certain aspects of it will make more sense if you’re familiar with them from the previous books. From the very first line of ’King Of Scars’ I was swept back into the world of the Grisha and utterly hooked upon Leigh Bardugo’s talent for storytelling. No matter how much – or little – an individual features in the text she manages to make them come utterly to life. Everybody feels so layered, detailed and fascinating. Every individual that you meet leaves you longing to know more. And the writing itself contained countless segments that I longed to highlight. Getting lost within Bardugo’s world and revelling in her words is always an utter delight. One of the many features that I loved within the ‘Six Of Crows’ duology was how seamlessly the author manages to merge an individual’s backstory into their present timeline; the two unwinding beautifully in a manner that never fails to leave me starstruck. It’s something that happens again here and once again blew me away. These stories also have a true tendency to hollow you out emotionally and make it near impossible not to feel for the characters in question. Although it’s not just these segments that pack an emotional punch; there are heartbreaking and warming moments – along with the occasional burst of humour – throughout. If, like me, you’re a fan of god-like beings in fantasy worlds then you’re sure to find yourself mesmerised by this book. It’s also highly likely to appeal to fans of villainous characters too. And , upon reaching it’s end, leave you clamouring for a copy of it’s follow up. Needless to say I absolutely adored this book and am planning to pick up ’Rule Of Wolves’ as soon as I’ve finished posting this review. If you’re a fan of intriguing fantasy worlds, complexly layered characters, god-like beings and an abundance of danger then this is absolutely the book for you.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A rollercoaster of emotion, action and shocking surprises
*by K***R on 1 October 2021*

King Nikolai Lantsov survived the Ravkan civil war with more than just scars. The Darkling turned him into one of his creatures and though the Darkling was defeated, a remnant of the darkness still resides inside him. He fights daily for control but his grip is slipping. Together with his loyal and tenacious General Zoya, they search for a way to rid him of the demon while keeping his secret hidden. Fjerdan armies are readying at the Ravkan borders and threatening to expose his dubious parentage. He may not be a true Lantsov but he is the King Ravka needs. He is inventive, determined and has the ability to make the impossible possible. With weakened defences, depleted finances and a new threat to his Grisha soldiers to contend with, Nikolai must form new alliances if he is to have any chance of keeping his throne and protecting his people. Nikolai must wed to solidify his throne but his affection for Zoya grows daily and he can't bear to be apart from her. Zoya in turn harbours feelings for her King but knows that duty to Ravka comes first and she can never be with him. She must face the scars from her own past in order to find the strength to save the Grisha from those who hunt them. As Nikolai faces down his personal and physical demons, those closest to him must do the same. Will their secrets remain hidden or will the darkness find a way to make itself known and destroy all their hopes for the future? 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟. Just when I thought the GrishaVerse reached its peak with the Six of Crows duology, this book shows up and blows my mind. Nikolai is my favourite character from Shadow & Bone so I was delighted to delve into his backstory and see how his story developed afterwards. His flirtatiousness and resilience hasn’t dampened and I loved how passionate he is about life, his creations and his quest to defend Ravka. This book was a rollercoaster of emotion, action and shocking surprises. There was never a dull moment. I adore all these characters but I worry where they will end up in the sequel. Leigh isn't shy about bringing the pain.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***A on 24 March 2021*

I hadn't read six of crows before I read this book and had no idea who the other persons were in this book. Truly recommend reading the trilogy and the duologies before you read this book. But even tho I didn't know some of the characters and learned major spoils for six of crows I loved every second of it. :)

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