April 2021 Not First in a Series BOTM - Rule of Wolves, by Leigh Bardugo

[Alaina]

The Grishaverse will be coming to Netflix soon with Shadow and Bone, an 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.

**This BOTM thread will be open until May 5th @ Midnight (in your time zone)**

[Felicia]

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Fuck yes.

[Alaina]

Going to start this one tomorrow!

[Felicia]

Alaina wrote: "Going to start this one tomorrow!"

I debated starting today. But I don't think I want to listen to this while working.

[Alaina]

Felicia wrote: "Alaina wrote: "Going to start this one tomorrow!"

I debated starting today. But I don't think I want to listen to this while working."

Aw :(

[Alaina]

Starting now :)

[Alaina]

Of course.. right when I start this audio people call me. WHY

[Alaina]

Ch 1-8: (view spoiler)[SO much has happened already.. please don't break my heart book. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Ch 9-14: (view spoiler)[Still loving this but getting really annoyed that people keep interrupting me :( (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

HOT DAMN I forgot to add a comment so here is a giant one lol
Ch 15-30: (view spoiler)[😭😭 Nina oh Nina. I'm never fully prepared for your chapters and I don't think I ever will be. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Ch 31-38: (view spoiler)[Like calls to like. HOT DAMN. This book is going to kill me. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Ch 39-Finished: (view spoiler)[🤯🤯🤯 wow wow wow wow. This was SO freaking good. I was worried I wasn't going to like it but I most definitely did. The last little battle was a chef's kiss and ugh, I'm so sad that it's over now. (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

Chapter 8: (view spoiler)[ I feel bad for this Princess Ehri. Her own sister wants her dead and she has no idea. Also I am glad to say that I am enjoying Nina more in this book so far. I'm also hoping we get some surprise appearances from characters (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

Alaina wrote: "Ch 1-8: [spoilers removed]"
Oh I 100% am ready for it to break my heart

[Alaina]

Jenn wrote: "Chapter 8: [spoilers removed]"


Love love LOVE Nina!

[Alaina]

Jenn wrote: "Alaina wrote: "Ch 1-8: [spoilers removed]"
Oh I 100% am ready for it to break my heart"

LOL I'm glad someone is because I wasn't.

[Jenn]

Chapter 14: (view spoiler)[it's so nice to see Alina again and even Mal. I feel their story ended so abruptly. But at the same time theyre obviously falling trap to darkling and giving him exactly what he wants (hide spoiler)]

[Felicia]

Starting this bad boy! Decided if I don't start it at work I'll never listen to it. Lol.

[Felicia]

Chapter 1-6(view spoiler)[This is so good so far! I'm loving how the war started almost immediately because I hate when books say the war is coming and then it only happens like the last 20% of the book. So annoying. -.- (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

Felicia wrote: "Chapter 1-6[spoilers removed]"

I feel this book really picked up pace very fat, which was nice. It's almost like the first book was a giant buildup and now this one has been bam bam bam

[Alaina]

Jenn wrote: "Chapter 14: [spoilers removed]"

Yes, I geeked out when they came into the story.

[Alaina]

Felicia wrote: "Chapter 1-6[spoilers removed]"

..but the war is coming? lmao lol

[Felicia]

Rule of wolves
Chapter 7-15(view spoiler)[man. So much is happening! And I am totally here for it. I love the anticipation when it switches from one POV to the next and you’re forced to wait on a small cliffhanger. (hide spoiler)]
Chapter 16-22(view spoiler)[oh my gosh. This is getting wild! ARE THEY GOING TO GET KAZ?! I’m freaking out!

Also. Poor David. 😞 (hide spoiler)]
Chapter 23-31(view spoiler)[ugh. Nikolai and Zoya are so perfect for each other. It makes me so sad that they have to do this dance around each other.

Also. I feel so alive after getting some of the Crows! Ughhhhhh. Fuck yes.

Also. I was totally not thinking we’d find Matthias’ killer! Holy shit. (hide spoiler)]
Chapter 32-43(view spoiler)[holy fuck! A DRAGON?! Omg. That’s fucking amazing! (hide spoiler)]
Finished(view spoiler)[WOW! This was seriously so damn good! I loved everything freaking thing about it. I'm not even mad that Zoya was made Queen since we all know Nikolai will still be King. And that little hint at the next Six of Crows book?! OMG! Kill me now! (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

Chapter 20: (view spoiler)[ 😭😭😭 Poor Genya. To lose David on their wedding day. Not gonna lie, Zoya's speech had me in tears. I was hoping none of the mains were hurt but knew that was a foolish notion (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Felicia wrote: "Rule of wolves
Chapter 7-15[spoilers removed]
Chapter 16-22..."

SEE that little hint was why I was so confused lmaao.

[Alaina]

Jenn wrote: "Chapter 20: [spoilers removed]"

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[Jenn]

Chapter 27: (view spoiler)[ okay while I expected Alina to come back, I did not expect Kaz! Loving the cameos in this book. But also worried how everything is going to turn out (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Jenn wrote: "Chapter 27: [spoilers removed]"

I was seriously fangirling with all of them!

[Jenn]

Alaina wrote: "Jenn wrote: "Chapter 27: [spoilers removed]"

I was seriously fangirling with all of them!"

I was hoping that it would happen. It just so fitting!

[Aly]

Listening now

[Alaina]

Jenn wrote: "Alaina wrote: "Jenn wrote: "Chapter 27: [spoilers removed]"

I was seriously fangirling with all of them!"

I was hoping that it would happen. It just so fitting!"

Yes!! It was so good too. A nice little surprise.

[Aly]

Alaina wrote: "Ch 1-8: [spoilers removed]"

Yeah I'm really worried about that too

[Aly]

Felicia wrote: "Chapter 1-6[spoilers removed]"

Same! Give us the action!

[Aly]

Jenn wrote: "Chapter 8: [spoilers removed]"

I love Nina!

[Aly]

Chapter 1-12 (view spoiler)[ I just want Zoya and Nikolai together! Can that happen please?
Also, I wouldn't mind Nina and Hanne. Nina deserves to love again (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Chapter 13-16 (view spoiler)[ Zoya should have heard his message! What if he's killed and knew something important! Ugh you frustrating woman.
I am happy to see Alina and Mal. Now I want to see the Crows! (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Jenn wrote: "Chapter 14: [spoilers removed]"

Yeah I was happy to see them too

[Aly]

Felicia wrote: "Rule of wolves
Chapter 7-15[spoilers removed]
Chapter 16-22oh my gosh. This is getting wild! ARE THEY GOING TO GET KAZ?! I’m freaking out!

Also. Poor David. 😞
Chapter 23-31ugh. Nikolai and Zoya ar..."

@7-15 (view spoiler)[ the cliffhangers are killing me! (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Chapter 17-21 (view spoiler)[ Is Alexander the Darkling's real name? It's odd seeing him and Yuri in one body.
Poor poor David :( (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Felicia wrote: "Rule of wolves
Chapter 7-15[spoilers removed]
Chapter 16-22oh my gosh. This is getting wild! ARE THEY GOING TO GET KAZ?! I’m freaking out!

Also. Poor David. 😞
Chapter 23-31ugh. Nikolai and Zoya ar..."

@16-22 WHAT??? Is he coming?!

[Aly]

Chapter 22-28 (view spoiler)[ The crows are back baby! I love them so much (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Chapter 29-30 (view spoiler)[ Wow Rasmuss is a mofo and I'm glad Nina isn't going to leave Hanne with him. I also don't want her to kill Joran, I know he killed Mattias but it won't bring him back (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

Finished: (view spoiler)[ omg Zoya's reaction when Nikolai asked her to be queen. Loved it! And the whole Hanne switching with the Prince! So many good moments in this book. And an interesting set up to the next SoC book (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

Aly wrote: "Chapter 29-30 [spoilers removed]"

I loved that we got to see who killed Mattias

[Aly]

Jenn wrote: "Chapter 20: [spoilers removed]"

Yeah, very sad

[Aly]

Alaina wrote: "Ch 31-38: [spoilers removed]"

Things are getting crazy!

[Aly]

Felicia wrote: "Rule of wolves
Chapter 7-15[spoilers removed]
Chapter 16-22oh my gosh. This is getting wild! ARE THEY GOING TO GET KAZ?! I’m freaking out!

Also. Poor David. 😞
Chapter 23-31ugh. Nikolai and Zoya ar..."

@32-43 (view spoiler)[ Zoya dragon is awesome! (hide spoiler)]

[Aly]

Jenn wrote: "Chapter 27: [spoilers removed]"

I love the cameos too!

[Aly]

Finished (view spoiler)[ The last couple hours were so good! The fighting, Zoya's dragon, seeing the two couples get together, wow. I thought the middle got slow but then the ending ramped everything up.

I hope we get another book eventually with the Crows and them trying to find the heart. That would make me incredibly happy (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

Aly wrote: "Finished .."

(view spoiler)[ pretty sure that ending was setting up the third crows book and what a setup! (hide spoiler)]