Rule of Wolves (King of Scars Book 2)

The opening pages sets the scene of a spell binding and captivating story, with Makhi’s mother, who on her death bed and with the power of appointing the next queen, chooses her younger daughter, Princess Ehri, ahead of Makhi; the eldest. With a challenge, from Makhi, that she should rule, the queen replies“… and yet no lesson has ever taught you kindness. No tutor has ever taught you mercy. You have a heart hungry for fear and I do not know why”With the mothers’ words falling on deaf ears, Makhi becomes Queen with Ehri living captive in a world with little friends and in fear of a sister who wants her dead. However, the main story is about the inevitable battle between Fjerda and Shu Han, as the story switches between the worlds of a King, a General and a Spy.The Demon King – Nokolai Lantsov who must fight against Fjerda and the demon inside him.The Stormwitch – Zoya Nazyalensky – the General who commands the second army and has been building a powerful force behind the king. However, with her mentor dead and her worst enemy resurrected, Zoya must win this final battle as she fights against her heart and the love she cannot have.The Spy – Nina Zenik and the Queen of mourning, in a separate storyline wages war against Fjerda from inside its capital.All the threads come together in an epic story packed with political intrigue, fascinating world building, dangerous power struggles and dark magic. With a few romances thrown in for that extra bit of sweetness.Review and Comments - The Characterisation is superb with the King, a General and a Spy making up the core cast, although there is no shortage of equally likeable and interesting characters. Yet, it was Nikolai’s humour that got me on this one, for instance when someone pointed out that his idea was a bad one. His response made me chuckle. “I have a surplus of bad ideas," said Nikolai. "I have to spend them somewhere.”Another story set in Grishaverse and another book that highlights what a talent Leigh Bardugo is in this genre. I am really impressed with how Bardugo has tied all her books and mini series' together by some common thread, even though some of the characters and storylines are different.The Rule of Wolves possesses all the same intrigue, thrill and scheming I get from crime thrillers, but with heaps of imagination that transports you to a different world. A place that provides total escapism in parts, gentle reminders of what is important in life through the dialogue and with the customary message of hope through darker times.Magical, absorbing, tormenting, and compulsive – what more could you ask for!!!

Bought this as the second part of the series and was devastated that they’re not the same size. This book is extremely large for some reason. Usually love books by this author and the storyline is great - just hung up on the size of the book. Great value for money. Would recommend if the sizing issue doesn’t bother you

I absolutely love Nina’s POV’s I couldn’t wait to get to her chapters while reading and I wish she could’ve gotten a whole book to herself, overall love the story and can’t wait for more! The book came in great condition and is just as beautiful as the previous.

I have loved everything Leigh Bardugo has written. In spite of the fact it is clearly a 'fantasy' series, the characters are completely and utterly believable. They are rounded and have real depth. Brilliant writing. I am desperate for her to write a spin off about Princess Ehri Kir-Taban - I think she has a story in her for sure..

I’ve read all the books so far in the series after watching the Netflix series and wanting to know what happens next. I more sad that I’ve come to the end , I’d love to keep going into the Greishaverse.Love these book and also love the cover designs,very pretty on the shelve .