King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo
Expected Publication: January 29th 2019
Genres: YA Fantasy
Pages: 480
Nikolai Lantsov has always had a gift for the impossible. No one knows what he endured in his country’s bloody civil war—and he intends to keep it that way. Now, as enemies gather at his weakened borders, the young king must find a way to refill Ravka’s coffers, forge new alliances, and stop a rising threat to the once-great Grisha Army.
Yet with every day a dark magic within him grows stronger, threatening to destroy all he has built. With the help of a young monk and a legendary Grisha Squaller, Nikolai will journey to the places in Ravka where the deepest magic survives to vanquish the terrible legacy inside him. He will risk everything to save his country and himself. But some secrets aren’t meant to stay buried—and some wounds aren’t meant to heal.
WHY I’M EXCITED FOR KING OF SCARS
- Leigh Bardugo. I really enjoyed The Grisha Trilogy and Six of Crows, I’ve not read her other books, but I’ve not read anything I didn’t like.
- Nikolai. I think like a lot of people who read the Grisha books, Nikolai was one of my favourite characters. I’m so excited for him to take the lead.
- Rivka. I’m really excited to see more of the world and the culture as Nikolai goes on his journey. I’ve not read The Language of Thorns yet, but this seems like a great extension to the development of the culture etc. that that hinted at.
WWW WEDNESDAYS
What are you currently reading?
Paperback: My Grandmother Sends Her Regards and Apologies by Fredrik Backman
Audiobook: Blanca & Roja by Anna-Marie McLemore
What did you recently finish reading? Two Christmas-themed cozies, Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen and Mistletoe Murder
What do you think you’ll read next? … I’ll be on holiday for a week or so, so I’ll be limited to my kindle more… But I think maybe The Gods of Love
and Washington Black? I’ll either have loads of reading time or none, so we’ll see how it goes.
Ah man, I need to get around to reading some Leigh Bardugo because everyone is always talking about how amazing her books are. I did start Six of Crows at one point but had to return it to the library before I was finished. Do you think I could start there or should I read the Grisha trilogy first?
Here’s my WWW for this week.
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I’ve still to read Crooked Kingdom if that’s any consolation XD
I think it depends what you like, as either can be read as a standalone. I’d say the Grisha books are more you’re traditional YA fantasy — chosen one, magic training/school etc. They reminded me a bit of Tamora Pierce and the like? Six of Crows felt more like Urban Fantasy, a bit like Lies of Locke Lamora or the Dresden Files.
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Someday *sigh* maybe I’ll read Bardugo. 🙂
THose Christmas cozies sound fun. I think I’ve looked at Rest Ye Murdered gentlemen before. I need to pick out some Christmas stuff ASAP for the HoHoHo readathon.
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HAH! I still really need to read Crooked Kingdom. The hype put me off for a while.
I don’t know what it is at the moment, I’m so into Christmas books? I’ll have completely gone off it by the time it comes around!
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Same here I think with the hype? I got Crooked Kingdom in a giveaway but didn’t have Six of Crows (I’ve since bought it on Kindle) but it was SO hyped that I kinda didn’t want to read it? Haha I really should though. And yes the Christmas reads- I have to find some but I’ll probably be over them by the time the readathon is over. 🙂
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I literally pre-ordered King Of Scars just yet because I’m afraid it won’t be translated 😦
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Oh no! She’s such a popular author, I really hope it will be.
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Ooh, I’ve not read Bardugo either! lol One day for me, too…
WOW Wednesday post. Jedi, you shall be! Oh yes, I still need to pick my HoHoHo reads!
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The Six of Crows duology remains at the top of my favs – can’t believe I haven’t heard about King of Scars! https://teripolen.com/2018/11/07/www-wednesday-what-am-i-reading-amreading-16/
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It’s so exciting!
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YES to KoS!! Those are literally all of my reasons for wanting to read it😂😂
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Love Fredrick Backman!!!! Hope you have a wonderful holiday! Here is my WWW post: https://greatmorrisonmigration.wordpress.com/2018/11/07/www-wednesdays-november-7-2018/
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Thank you! This is my first book of his but I’m really liking it.
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I love the cover for King of Scars! It’s so majestic!
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I can’t wait to see a copy in person! 😍
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I’m seeing this one around a lot. I bet tons of people can’t wait for it to come out 🙂
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I’m sure you’re right! 😊
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Six of Crows really didn’t work for me (I know I am in the minority with this), but I might be curious to try another of her books and this one sounds like it could be good
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Six of Crows and the other grisha books are pretty different, so perhaps this one will work for you better 😊
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Wow what a beautiful cover!
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Bardugo is a TERRIFIC writer! I’ve only read the first book of the Grisha Verse series, “Shadow and Bone”. Just from that one book, I have made her a favorite author! However, I must confess that I did not finish “The Language of Thorns”. It was just too dark for me. I would still like to read “King of Scars” though, because it’s in the Grisha world!
Thanks for sharing! Thanks as well for commenting on my “Can’t Wait Wednesday” post!! ❤ 🙂
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I’ve not had a chance to look at The Language of Thorns yet – I hadn’t realised it was so dark!
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