Reading Order Guide
King of Scars Reading Order
Complete Order
All 2 Books, In Order
The recommended reading order for the King of Scars series. Start with book one and enjoy the ride.
King of Scars
Nikolai Lantsov is trying to hold his kingdom together while something dark lives inside him. Zoya and Nina are navigating their own impossible situations. King of Scars is for readers who want more Grishaverse after finishing Six of Crows — darker, more political, and deeply invested in three characters who deserved their own story.
Rule of Wolves
The conclusion of the Nikolai duology — war has arrived at Ravka's door. Bardugo brings together threads from across the entire Grishaverse in a conclusion that rewards patient readers. Rule of Wolves has some of the best Zoya content in any of the books.
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King of Scars Series Questions
Read the King of Scars series in publication order: 1. King of Scars, 2. Rule of Wolves. This is the intended reading order by Leigh Bardugo.
The King of Scars series has 2 books totaling 1,023 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The King of Scars series is low-heat, averaging 1.0/5. There is some heat but it is not the main event.
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