Rule of Wolves (King of Scars Duology, 2)
Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller!See the Grishaverse come to life on screen with Shadow and Bone, now a Netflix original series. 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. An Imprint Book 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 ScarsRule of Wolves The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic The Severed Moon: A Year-Long Journal of Magic 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
In Rule of Wolves, the thrilling conclusion to Leigh Bardugo's King of Scars Duology, Nikolai Lantsov and Zoya Nazyalensky must navigate treacherous alliances, ancient curses, and the looming threat of war as they fight to protect their kingdom and themselves.
Nikolai, burdened by the legacy of his father, the Darkling, struggles to control his volatile Grisha powers and the growing darkness within him. He must find a way to unite the fractured kingdom of Ravka and quell the unrest that threatens to tear it apart. Zoya, the Sun Summoner, stands by his side, her loyalty unwavering even as she grapples with her own inner demons and the growing hostility towards Grisha.
As Nikolai and Zoya navigate the treacherous political landscape of Ravka, they uncover a web of dangerous secrets and ancient curses that could bring ruin to their kingdom. They must confront powerful enemies, both old and new, including the cunning Darkling, who seeks revenge and the destruction of all that Nikolai holds dear.
With the fate of Ravka hanging in the balance, Nikolai and Zoya must make difficult choices and forge unlikely alliances. They will need all their strength, cunning, and resilience to overcome the challenges that lie ahead and secure a future for their kingdom.
Rule of Wolves is a captivating and epic conclusion to the King of Scars Duology that explores the complexities of power, love, and sacrifice. Leigh Bardugo weaves a mesmerizing tale that will leave readers breathless until the very end.
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