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Face your demons...or feed them.Â
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.Â
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.Â
Enter the Grishaverse with this new novel from number-one New York Times best-selling author Leigh Bardugo.Â
"Deadly clever political intrigue, heart-stopping adventure, memorable characters, and several understated, hinted-at romances (how will we wait?!) come together in one glorious, Slavic-folklore infused package. Bardugo's star continues to rise." (Booklist, starred review)
Download King of Scars Audible Audio Edition Leigh Bardugo Lauren Fortgang Audible Studios Books
"5/5 Stars
“If men were ashamed when they should be, they’d have no time for anything else.†~ Leigh Bardugo
KING OF SCARS was my most anticipated read of 2019, and it did not disappoint. For those who haven’t yet been introduced to the Grishaverse, get acquainted (start with the Shadow and Bone trilogy, then move on to the Six of Crows duology), then find your way back here. Also, know that I’m jealous you get to read these fabulous books with fresh eyes.
For those who don’t know, Leigh Bardugo is one of my favorite authors of all time. I literally took the day off work to start in on King of Scars. When it arrived, I ran to the door, grabbed the package from off the floor (while the astounded Amazon deliveryman stared at me with wide, blinking eyes) and started to scream. I mean, little kid on Christmas scream. Between these giggles and high pitched shrieks, I thanked the man, dashed inside, and continued to dance around my living room and kitchen, clutching the package and hopping up and down like a little bird trying to take flight. I was that excited.
I was this excited because Leigh Bardugo, without fail, writes stories I want to read, stories I feel were made just for me. Her characters are rich and her world building beautiful. She explores things I’m interested in: different cultures and customs; different languages; different relationships; different loves. But most of all, she is honest. Her writing is honest, and so are her realities. Even in a fantasy realm, she doesn’t cop-out. She doesn’t engage in dishonest tropes and parlor tricks simply to appease the masses. She keeps it real. Oh, and she’s funny. Did I mention how funny her writing can be?
King of Scars was no different. Within the first chapter, I was transported. Whisked away, back to Ravka, back to Nikolai, back to the home of the Grisha. I loved King of Scars because it was familiar in a way that Leigh’s writing has become familiar to me. It’s not only the characters, but it’s the truth she speaks. It’s a familiarity that changes, too evolving naturally, because Leigh is one of those writers who seems to always get better. With every story she spins, I see her evolution as a writer, and to me, that is more enchanting even than the Grishaverse. Leigh is the kind of author I aspire to be. And King of Scars is the kind of book I want to write. Let’s just hope that when I do, I can get a cover half as eye catching!"
Product details - Audible Audiobook
- Listening Length 16 hours and 13 minutes
- Program Type Audiobook
- Version Unabridged
- Publisher Audible Studios
- Audible.com Release Date January 29, 2019
- Whispersync for Voice Ready
- Language English, English
- ASIN B07MCDMZW5
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King of Scars Audible Audio Edition Leigh Bardugo Lauren Fortgang Audible Studios Books Reviews :
King of Scars Audible Audio Edition Leigh Bardugo Lauren Fortgang Audible Studios Books Reviews
- 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. - 5/5 Stars
“If men were ashamed when they should be, they’d have no time for anything else.†~ Leigh Bardugo
KING OF SCARS was my most anticipated read of 2019, and it did not disappoint. For those who haven’t yet been introduced to the Grishaverse, get acquainted (start with the Shadow and Bone trilogy, then move on to the Six of Crows duology), then find your way back here. Also, know that I’m jealous you get to read these fabulous books with fresh eyes.
For those who don’t know, Leigh Bardugo is one of my favorite authors of all time. I literally took the day off work to start in on King of Scars. When it arrived, I ran to the door, grabbed the package from off the floor (while the astounded deliveryman stared at me with wide, blinking eyes) and started to scream. I mean, little kid on Christmas scream. Between these giggles and high pitched shrieks, I thanked the man, dashed inside, and continued to dance around my living room and kitchen, clutching the package and hopping up and down like a little bird trying to take flight. I was that excited.
I was this excited because Leigh Bardugo, without fail, writes stories I want to read, stories I feel were made just for me. Her characters are rich and her world building beautiful. She explores things I’m interested in different cultures and customs; different languages; different relationships; different loves. But most of all, she is honest. Her writing is honest, and so are her realities. Even in a fantasy realm, she doesn’t cop-out. She doesn’t engage in dishonest tropes and parlor tricks simply to appease the masses. She keeps it real. Oh, and she’s funny. Did I mention how funny her writing can be?
King of Scars was no different. Within the first chapter, I was transported. Whisked away, back to Ravka, back to Nikolai, back to the home of the Grisha. I loved King of Scars because it was familiar in a way that Leigh’s writing has become familiar to me. It’s not only the characters, but it’s the truth she speaks. It’s a familiarity that changes, too evolving naturally, because Leigh is one of those writers who seems to always get better. With every story she spins, I see her evolution as a writer, and to me, that is more enchanting even than the Grishaverse. Leigh is the kind of author I aspire to be. And King of Scars is the kind of book I want to write. Let’s just hope that when I do, I can get a cover half as eye catching! - 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.
- 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.
