King of Scars

Freebooter. Soldier. Bastard. Survivor. Ruler. Leigh Bardugo, author of the fantasy bestsellers "Six of Crows" and "Crooked Kingdom," continues the story of the most beloved character from her Grishaverse trilogy: Nikolai Lantsov. No one knows what the young king of Ravka endured during the bloody civil war. And as far as Nikolai is concerned, it should stay that way. Now, with new enemies gathering at the weakened borders of his kingdom, he must find a way to refill Ravka's coffers, forge alliances, and fend off a growing threat to the once-mighty Grisha army. But with each passing day, a dark magic within the young king grows stronger, threatening to destroy everything he has built. Ultimately, Nikolai embarks on a dangerous journey with a young monk and the legendary Grisha sorceress Zoya to the places in Ravka where the strongest magic has endured. For only there does a chance exist to banish his dark legacy. However, some secrets are not meant to stay hidden—and some wounds will never heal. "King of Scars" is the first part of the fantasy duology "Throne of Gold and Ash" by bestselling author Leigh Bardugo and can be read independently. Like the Grishaverse trilogy and the Crow duology, this fantasy adventure captivates with witty dialogue, dark magic, and multifaceted characters. The Grishaverse trilogy has been released in the following order: • "Shadow and Bone" • "Siege and Storm" • "Ruin and Rising" The Crow duology has been released in the following order: • "Six of Crows" • "Crooked Kingdom" Illustrated tales from the Grishaverse: • "The Language of Thorns.".