KING OF SCARS: King Of Scars Duology Series (Book 1) by Leigh Bardugo

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King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo is the enthralling first installment in the King of Scars Duology series, set within the captivating Grishaverse. Leigh Bardugo, renowned for her #1 bestselling novels, continues to expand her richly imagined world, now brought to life on screen with Netflix’s Shadow and Bone series.

The novel follows the daring young king, Nikolai Lantsov, who has a knack for achieving the impossible. Despite his formidable skills, Nikolai is haunted by dark magic that threatens to consume him and undermine his efforts to rebuild his war-torn country. With enemies amassing at Ravka’s borders and a rising threat to the Grisha Army, Nikolai must navigate political intrigue and forge new alliances to save his realm.

In King of Scars, Leigh Bardugo delves into themes of religion, class, family, and love, all wrapped in a post-war narrative that examines the costs of survival. Nikolai’s journey is both a quest to vanquish the dark forces within him and a struggle to protect his country from external threats. Supported by a young monk and a legendary Grisha general, he ventures into the heart of Ravka’s ancient magic to confront his fears and unravel deep-seated secrets.

This YA fantasy novel is a blend of thrilling action and deep emotional exploration, set against the backdrop of a richly developed fantasy world. King of Scars is a must-read for fans of Bardugo’s Grishaverse and anyone who enjoys a story where personal demons and external battles intertwine.

The Shadow and Bone Trilogy
(previously published as The Grisha Trilogy)
Shadow and Bone
Siege and Storm
Ruin and Rising

The Six of Crows Duology
Six of Crows
Crooked Kingdom

The King of Scars Duology
King of Scars
Rule of Wolves

The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic
The Severed Moon: A Year-Long Journal of Magic
The Lives of Saints
Demon in the Wood Graphic Novel