Reviews

King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo

daumari's review against another edition

5.0

I... really liked this one, and I feel like Bardugo's getting better with each volume! There's some elements of a Beauty and the Beast sort of tale within here (but not explicitly drawn), along with spycraft and deception with other points of view. I really do like seeing how the world has changed after the events of both the original trilogy as well as the Crows duology, and how people who were side characters there have grown (though I'd never consider Nina a side- she's a dish unto herself!)

Much like [b:Six of Crows|23437156|Six of Crows (Six of Crows, #1)|Leigh Bardugo|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1651710803l/23437156._SY75_.jpg|42077459], the ending leaves me hungering after the second part of the duology for resolution (though each plot did resolve elements on their journeys).

Based on the title of the next one ([b:Rule of Wolves|36307674|Rule of Wolves (King of Scars, #2)|Leigh Bardugo|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1598133584l/36307674._SY75_.jpg|57978381]), I do wonder if Nina's Fjerdan adventure will take a larger share of the narrative (versus Zoya & Nikolai in this one), but who knows! I guess I will, when I get a copy from the library/make a bigger dent in my too large TBR.

itslorei's review against another edition

4.0

This book was a roller coaster of feelings. I was so excited in reading this book and was still happy to finally be able to get my hands on this book and finishing it.

Leigh's narration in this book, how she executed the story was way more better in opinion. I find her writing improved so much since the Six of Crows, a balance of slow yet dangerously exciting that makes you want to read more and more.

The characters were all written so good. So many memories in this book, from The Grisha Trilogy and The Six of Crows duology that made me cried at most for mentioning them and you know, I love The Six of Crows so much.

The new character as well (SPOILER) I'm so inlove with Juris, I am mourning for him

maryamshahid's review

adventurous dark reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

toni_mahony's review against another edition

4.0

i got entertained, alternating between nina´s story and nikolai´s story. however, in between it felt slow.
also: zoya girlboss!!! u go girlypop!! much love <3

marion's review against another edition

4.0

please give me book 2 NOW. i can't wait months to read it.
nikolai and zoya... please do something i didn't deserve that

akadras's review against another edition

3.0

3.5

paulawlfl's review

adventurous dark emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

hanlclark's review against another edition

5.0

The ending of the book? Like what the fuck? What the actual fuck? Omg I can’t.

sophieflesher's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

camifestari's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

Wooow, it was really good! I was skeptical of fantasy series cause I wasn't feeling them lately, but no! It was great!
Love Nikolai and Zoya a lot ♡ 
I'm actually quite hyped to read Rule of Wolves~