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A review by sai_g
King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-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? Yes
3.0
It had been so long since i read Shadow and Bone trilogy(i recently reread the Six of Crow duology though). So i kinda didn't remember much other than basic Grishaverse details, the ending and such things. I distinctly remember liking Sturmhond the Privateer.
As for King of Scars, i enjoyed it. Nikolai is a very lovable character, as a king and also as a person. But I have to admit, the pacing was difficult to get interested in after reading SoC duology. But once I got used to it, I had fun.
I enjoyed everyone's POVs. Isaak's was such a refreshing POV to read amidst the 'important people' POVs. (I really wanted to read what Nikolai and Isaak would've talked once Nikolai returned. But alas!). My heart tightened everytime Nina mentioned Matthias(Trassel my boy, I missed you. Hope you are safe and happy). I remembered nothing about Zoya from the Shadow and Bone trilogy, but i enjoyed her POVs too.
BUT, the plot was..... Well, it was better than meh but i feel like we have gone nowhere. All that happened for only this to happen? Hope the second book satisfies me.
Overall, I liked the book, loved Nikolai and Isaak(and Trassel). The plot could've been better but I trust Leigh Bardugo and hope she has good things in store for the second book.
As for King of Scars, i enjoyed it. Nikolai is a very lovable character, as a king and also as a person. But I have to admit, the pacing was difficult to get interested in after reading SoC duology. But once I got used to it, I had fun.
I enjoyed everyone's POVs. Isaak's was such a refreshing POV to read amidst the 'important people' POVs. (I really wanted to read what Nikolai and Isaak would've talked once Nikolai returned. But alas!). My heart tightened everytime Nina mentioned Matthias(Trassel my boy, I missed you. Hope you are safe and happy). I remembered nothing about Zoya from the Shadow and Bone trilogy, but i enjoyed her POVs too.
BUT, the plot was..... Well, it was better than meh but i feel like we have gone nowhere. All that happened for only this to happen? Hope the second book satisfies me.
Overall, I liked the book, loved Nikolai and Isaak(and Trassel). The plot could've been better but I trust Leigh Bardugo and hope she has good things in store for the second book.