A 2020 LOCUS AWARD FINALIST! See the Grishaverse come to life on screen with the Netflix series, Shadow and Bone -- Season 2 streaming now! Discover what comes next for daring rogue Nikolai in King of Scars, the start of this captivating new duology from #1 bestselling author, Leigh Bardugo. "[Bardugo] touches on religion, class, family, love — all organically, all effortlessly, all cloaked in the weight of a post-war reckoning with the cost (literal and figurative) of surviving the events that shape both people and nations." —NPR "The story exists at an intersection of past and future selves, and in the dawning understanding that what you most fear may be what you most need." —Washington Post Face your demons...or feed them. The dashing young king, 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, Nikolai 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 general, 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. Read all the books in the Grishaverse! 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 Praise for the Grishaverse “A master of fantasy.” —The Huffington Post “Utterly, extremely bewitching.” —The Guardian “This is what fantasy is for.” —The New York Times Book Review “A world that feels real enough to have its own passport stamp.” —NPR “The darker it gets for the good guys, the better.” —Entertainment Weekly “Sultry, sweeping and picturesque. . . . Impossible to put down.” —USA Today “There’s a level of emotional and historical sophistication within Bardugo’s original epic fantasy that sets it apart.” —Vanity Fair “Unlike anything I’ve ever read.” —Veronica Roth, bestselling author of Divergent “Bardugo crafts a first-rate adventure, a poignant romance, and an intriguing mystery!” —Rick Riordan, bestselling author of the Percy Jackson series

King of Scars

No one knows what Nikolai Lantsov endured in his country's bloody civil war. Now enemies gather at his weakened borders, and 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. Zoya Nazyalensky is devoted to rebuilding the army -- but she also has enemies to conquer. Nina Zenik wages her own war to save the Grisha -- and must face the pain of her past. As a dark magic within Nikolai grows stronger, he must journey where the deepest magic survives -- and vanquish the terrible legacy inside him. -- adapted from jacket

Epic fantasy from the No. 1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of the Shadow & Bone trilogy and international Netflix sensation. Discover what comes next for the daring rogue Nikolai in the riveting sequel to King of Scars. The wolves are circling and a young king will face his greatest challenge in the explosive finale of the instant #1 New York Times-bestselling King of Scars duology. The Demon King. As Fjerda's massive army prepares to invade, Nikolai Lantsov will summon every bit of his ingenuity and charm - and even the monster within - to win this fight. But a dark threat looms that cannot be defeated by a young king's gift for the impossible. The Stormwitch. Zoya Nazyalensky has lost too much to war. She saw her mentor die and her worst enemy resurrected, and she refuses to bury another friend. Now duty demands she embrace her powers to become the weapon her country needs. No matter the cost. The Queen of Mourning. Deep undercover, Nina Zenik risks discovery and death as she wages war on Fjerda from inside its capital. But her desire for revenge may cost her country its chance at freedom and Nina the chance to heal her grieving heart. King. General. Spy. Together they must find a way to forge a future in the darkness. Or watch a nation fall. Read all the books in the Grishaverse! The Shadow and Bone 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 Demon in the Wood (a Darkling prequel story) The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic The Lives of Saints Praise for the Grishaverse "A master of fantasy." -The Huffington Post "Utterly, extremely bewitching." -The Guardian "The best magic universe since Harry Potter." -Bustle "This is what fantasy is for." -The New York Times Book Review "[A] world that feels real enough to have its own passport stamp." -NPR "The darker it gets for the good guys, the better." -Entertainment Weekly "Sultry, sweeping and picturesque. . . . Impossible to put down." -USA Today "There's a level of emotional and historical sophistication within Bardugo's original epic fantasy that sets it apart." -Vanity Fair "Unlike anything I've ever read." -Veronica Roth, bestselling author of Divergent "Bardugo crafts a first-rate adventure, a poignant romance, and an intriguing mystery!" -Rick Riordan, bestselling author of the Percy Jackson series

Rule of Wolves (King of Scars Book 2)

King of Scars Book Box Set

By Leigh Bardugo Collection 2 Books Set ( Rule of Wolves & King of Scars by Leigh )

" Le monstre est en moi, et je suis le monstre." SOLDAT. LÉGENDE. SOUVERAIN Nikolai est roi de Ravka. Surnommé l'Écorché, Nikolai est un héros de guerre. Charismatique et visionnaire, c'est sur lui que reposent les espoirs de son peuple. Pourtant le jeune homme cache un terrible secret. Une malédiction. Une menace pour son pays. Nikolai est un monstre. COMBATTRE OU NOURRIR SES DÉMONS ? Nikolai devra trouver la réponse à cette question, s'il veut sauver son royaume... et son âme.

King of Scars, Tome 01

LE ROI DÉMON Ravka est encerclé d'ennemis et Nikolai a réveillé un fléau ancestral dévorant tout sur son passage. Et si pour sauver son royaume, le jeune monarque devait faire appel aux ténèbres qui sommeillent en lui ? LA FILLE DES TEMPÊTES Zoya Nazyalensky, générale de la Seconde Armée, détient de nouveaux pouvoirs extraordinaires. Seront-ils suffisants pour faire d'elle l'arme dont son pays a désespérément besoin ? LA REINE DES SANGLOTS Sous une fausse identité, Nina s'est infiltrée au plus près du pouvoir ennemi, en plein territoire fjerdan. Les motivations de l'espionne n'iraient-elles pas bien au-delà du simple patriotisme ? UN ROI. UNE GÉNÉRALE. UNE ESPIONNE. Trois destins capables de façonner l'avenir d'un pays. Ou d'en provoquer la chute.

King of Scars, Tome 02

In a realm scarred by conflict and divided by distrust, two rulers stand on the edge of destiny, forced to navigate a fragile peace that could crumble at any moment. Caelan, the steadfast king of Valenreach, and Elara, the determined sovereign of Veris, are bound by circumstance yet separated by years of rivalry and suspicion. As threats emerge from shadowed corners of their kingdoms and old wounds resurface, they must learn to balance power with compassion, strategy with integrity, and authority with understanding. "King of Scars: An Enemies to Lovers Saga" is a tale of resilience, trust, and the quiet courage that shapes true leadership. Against a backdrop of magical landscapes, political intrigue, and human vulnerability, every choice carries weight, every alliance tests loyalty, and every act of compassion becomes a declaration of strength. Amid tension and uncertainty, bonds are forged, hearts are tested, and a shared vision for unity emerges-showing that even in a world marked by scars, healing, courage, and hope can prevail.

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