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The author dives into what it means to be King by putting in a fake and sending Nikolai off to face his literal demon. Also the cliffhanger at the end was unexpected. There are some references to Alina but she's off being happy somewhere. At the end of Alina's books, we got to see her found an orphanage and finally be happy with Mal. There's a single sentence referencing her orphanage when they talk about where they sent the king's carriage. In the epilogue of that series, we saw the king wearing gloves to cover his scars.

This book talked about all of Nikolai's insecurities and everything he had to fight. We dive into his childhood and his relationship with Dominik, his whipping boy, and his older brother Vasily. It also talked about why he chose to be charming and well-connected.

Overall I loved this book and can't wait for the next.


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King of Scars King of Scars Duology Book 1 eBook Leigh Bardugo Reviews

Book King of Scars
Author Leigh Bardugo
Rating 5 Out of 5 Stars

Let me start out by saying that King of Scars was my top pick book of 2019 and it was not a letdown. I have been super excited about this book since Leigh announced that she was returning to the Grisha world. I know there are a lot of mixed reviews out there about this one, but I really enjoyed it.

So, let me just be honest. If you were expecting something as action packed as Six of Crows, then you are going to be disappointed. No, this is not as tightly plotted as Six of Crows nor is it really in the same realm. It is more like the Grisha Trilogy than anything. Yes, there is action and well written characters, but it really doesn’t have the same vibe as Six of Crows. Before I go on, you really must have read the Grisha Trilogy before reading King of Scars.

I have always really enjoyed Nikolai’s characters. I did feel like that in the Grisha Trilogy that he really didn’t get a big chance to grow and here he does. I know that a lot of people are complaining about his banter and charm not always being present, but it happens. It’s called character development. Characters are like people and they are supposed to change. It’s still Nikolai, but he’s just dealing with some stuff. If you have read the Grisha Trilogy, then you know what I’m talking about.

I really enjoyed Nina’s storyline, almost more than Nikolai. If you don’t know who Nina is, then you need to read Six of Crows. I felt like in King of Scars, she really got her chance to shine. I don’t know if others feel the same way, but it almost felt like in Six of Crows that she was kind of shoved aside. I don’t know if anyone else felt that way. Here, we get to see some serious girl power from her.

Zoya, I really don’t know about her. She is actually one of the few characters in this series that I really don’t care about. It’s not that she’s a poorly written character or anything, it’s just that I really haven’t been able to connect with her like I have with the others.

Now, that ending! Where did that come from? Okay, the ending to this book rates right up there with Harry Potter. I was so shocked when Leigh ended the book that way. I need book two now! She simply cannot leave us hanging like that. (Don’t ruin the book for anyone, please. Spoilers are not cool.)

So anyway, yeah, this book was worth buying. I cannot wait for book two.
I have been so hyped for this book ever since I first caught wind of it. Nikolai was not my favorite character in the Grisha Trilogy, but I did love him and I was very excited to see how his story played out! In case you didn't already know, I am OBSESSED with the original trilogy, but didn't much care for Six of Crows. It felt too different, but King of Scars is a nice blend of the two and it was amazing to be back in Ravka! I'm going to try really hard to keep this coherent, but no promises.

First, it's important to point out that, although this is marketed as Nikolai's book, the title is literally Nikolai, and the synopsis is 100% Nikolai, this is not really his book. There is so much more going on here, most obviously that about half the chapters are from Nina's perspective. As I said, I didn't love the Six of Crows duology, but I didn't dislike Nina here. Although I would have been just fine with it if her chapters were left out completely, I do think it was a nice way to bring together the two series.

So, let's get to Nikolai. He is the prince/privateer we all remember, but a little more grown up. To me, Nikolai was obviously a bit more mature than he was in the trilogy and I loved seeing this side of him. Of course, he still has the snark and remains full of himself. His journey in this book revolves around purging the darkness put in him by the Darkling and it is a long and fascinating one. I loved his struggle with the demon inside him and the complexity it brought to his character. I also loved his banter with Zoya, who I found myself loving even more than I already did! I definitely ship the two of them.

Speaking of shipping, there was not much romance in this book and that surprised me. While not every book needs romance, a Grisha book without anyone to swoon over didn't feel quite right. As I said, I loved Nikolai and Zoya together, so hopefully we get some of that in book two! It also seems possible that there will be a new Nina romance, but I won't say anything else to avoid spoilers.

My biggest question about King of Scars was whether or not the Darkling would be back. While it seemed a little impossible, we all know what that word means in the Grishaverse. Here's what I'll say about that This book does a really good job of solidifying that the Darkling was a BIG BAD. I'll come right out and say he will always be my problematic fave. But there was a LOT of focus on how terrible he was in this book and I assume it may have something to do with how many readers loved him despite his being kind of awful. I still love him.

As you can see, the story is quite complex. There are multiple points of view and two to three main storylines happening at any one time. I enjoyed the entire book, but there were most definitely points where it dragged, especially the chapters with Nikolai and his crew. His story should be the most interesting, but there was quite a bit of walking and talking and sitting. At 528 pages, this is a big book and I did love it, but it could probably have been whittled down a little.

The only other thing I'll say is THAT ENDING blew me away and took this book from four stars to five in a page! I am going to be throwing one long fit between now and when book two is finally published because I cannot wait to see what happens next. I'll admit, this book was a little different than I expected, but Leigh Bardugo knows how to write a great story and I can't wait to read the next chapter!
If you have already read any of Leigh Bardugo’s other Grishaverse novels, novellas, or short stories, you already know to expect gorgeous writing, compelling characters, tropes stood on their heads, and plot twists springing out on you from totally unexpected directions. If you haven‘t, what are you waiting for? “King of Scars” is a worthy addition to the Grishaverse, and will leave you impatient for the next work in the duology. The book is written to stand on its own, and it can certainly do so. That said, your appreciation of it will be much deeper if you have read the back story presented in the original trilogy, and the “Six of Crows” duology which came next. Frankly, I’ve never read a work by Bardugo that didn’t leave me wanting more, or warrant multiple re-reads. This one, for reasons that go back to the initial trilogy, left me downright giddy.
The author dives into what it means to be King by putting in a fake and sending Nikolai off to face his literal demon. Also the cliffhanger at the end was unexpected. There are some references to Alina but she's off being happy somewhere. At the end of Alina's books, we got to see her found an orphanage and finally be happy with Mal. There's a single sentence referencing her orphanage when they talk about where they sent the king's carriage. In the epilogue of that series, we saw the king wearing gloves to cover his scars.

This book talked about all of Nikolai's insecurities and everything he had to fight. We dive into his childhood and his relationship with Dominik, his whipping boy, and his older brother Vasily. It also talked about why he chose to be charming and well-connected.

Overall I loved this book and can't wait for the next.