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A review by meg_
King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.25
Overall I enjoyed this book and just really love anything within the Grishaverse. I will say, I was not expecting the plot to take the turn it did because I honestly was expecting the main focus of the book to be Nikolai navigating the political dynamics within his invitation to his neighboring countries to Ravka while keeping his infliction a secret, but when he and Zoya disappeared into the fold, it became less interesting to me. The whole plot point with the saints was just not something I enjoyed personally, but it ended in such a way that kept me interested and intrigued. Also I am super invested in Nina's plot line and the twist that occurred closer to the end of the book regarding who she encounters.
The thing I loved most about this book was the characters and their development, which is honestly what I love about Leigh Bardugo's writing and the Grishaverse as a whole. After reading this story I am absolutely obsessed with Zoya as a character. She is such a powerful female character who does not apologize for taking up space or occupying her positions of power and simultaneously does not shy away from her femininity which I love. She is also full of female rage which is relatable and endears her to me even more. Beyond that, I found her storyline and her process of managing her grief throughout this story was so well done.
The thing I loved most about this book was the characters and their development, which is honestly what I love about Leigh Bardugo's writing and the Grishaverse as a whole. After reading this story I am absolutely obsessed with Zoya as a character. She is such a powerful female character who does not apologize for taking up space or occupying her positions of power and simultaneously does not shy away from her femininity which I love. She is also full of female rage which is relatable and endears her to me even more. Beyond that, I found her storyline and her process of managing her grief throughout this story was so well done.
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Trafficking, Drug abuse, and Suicide attempt