Rule of Wolves (King of Scars #2) by Leigh Bardugo -- Restarting October 7th 2025

[Dannii]

Ta wrote: "Finished chapter 18 "

(view spoiler)[I kinda thought something would happen to him, after such a sweet scene before :( (hide spoiler)]

[Dannii]

Ta wrote: "Finished .."

(view spoiler)[This concluded exactly as I wanted it to for most of the characters too. (hide spoiler)]

[Dannii]

Laura wrote: "Chapter 20 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[The references to SoC and SaB was my favourite thing about this book. I loved seeing characters come back and their past deeds mentioned. (hide spoiler)]

[Dannii]

Brittany wrote: "I finished!! ."

(view spoiler)[I totally feel the same as all your thoughts. I'm so glad Nina and Zoya had the conclusion they deserved. Wasn't too sure about the Darkling's alteration in character though. (hide spoiler)]

[Trisha (semi-hiatus)]

Ta wrote: "Finished chapter 18..."

(view spoiler)[I felt the same! (hide spoiler)]

[Trisha (semi-hiatus)]

Ta wrote: "Finished chapter 34 I.."

(view spoiler)[I didn't even realise he was dead till we were like halfway through the chapter. I kept expecting this magical comeback or hidden death or something to make the Fjerdans think they were weak or something, but nothing happened. Same, I cried so much, and then every mention of David after that I would start crying again. (hide spoiler)]

[Trisha (semi-hiatus)]

Ta wrote: "Finished .."

(view spoiler)[I was so happy with the resolution of all problems by making Zoya queen!
Same, I kept hoping that maybe there was some chance of getting David back, but sadly nothing. (hide spoiler)]

[Trisha (semi-hiatus)]

Laura wrote: "Chapter 30 "

(view spoiler)[YESSS THAT WAS ONE OF MY ABSOLUTE FAVOURITE PARTS OF THE BOOK!!!!
Kaz is worth getting excited about in comparison to literally anything. :D
I hadn't expected the twist with Joran either, but Nina's bit was more towards that she didn't like Rasmus, and she definitely didn't want Hanne to marry him? Was she pushing her? I honestly don't remember.
Honestly, my only thought amongst the Darkling chapters was waiting for him to die finally. I'm just sick of him dying and coming back to life. Die, and stay dead. (hide spoiler)]

[Trisha (semi-hiatus)]

Laura wrote: "Chapter 33 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[I thought the same! It would mean that they didn't lose the war, and that the darkling got the fame and love he always wanted. (hide spoiler)]

[Trisha (semi-hiatus)]

Laura wrote: "Halfway through chapter 45 ..."

(view spoiler)[If that happened, I would literlaly lose my mind, I cannot even comprehend how happy that would make me!!! Sadly, I too think that it's a pretty small chance. :/ (hide spoiler)]

[Trisha (semi-hiatus)]

Laura wrote: "Finished .."

(view spoiler)[I agree, all of them were written with a sort of finality? That this is their HFN, and they went on to live good lives, like the ending we got in Ruin and Rising for Mal and Alina, and that any future occurrence of their character would most likely be just cameos, like the Crows were in this. I really hope that won't be the case, though, I would love to read more in this universe. And I really hope that last chapter was a sequel setup involving the crows and KoS crew. (hide spoiler)]

[Trisha (semi-hiatus)]

Brittany wrote: "Start of chapter 20 ..."

(view spoiler)[I felt the exact same, it was especially heartbreaking because it was right after they renewed their vows, an—oh look who's crying again. (hide spoiler)]

[Trisha (semi-hiatus)]

Brittany wrote: "Chapter 45 !"

(view spoiler)[I feel the same, that bit was really disappointing to me because I really felt Nina didn't deserve going through that again. (hide spoiler)]

[Trisha (semi-hiatus)]

Brittany wrote: "I finished!! ..."

(view spoiler)[YES! Even I realised right after that bit where it said about his voice sounding weird, and then all the looks of concern started making sense. Oh, thanks for confirming, I wasn't completely sure if Hanne was trans, or genderfluid or something, that bit had me a bit confused.
Zoya becoming queen, and Nikolai being completely happy with it and being free to be who he is, and also courting Zoya at the same time was just such an amazing resolution to all of their conflict!!
I just wanted the Darkling to die and stay dead, so I'm glad they're going to kill him off in the next one, whenever it might be (at least, I think that was what was implied?). (hide spoiler)]

[Trisha (semi-hiatus)]

Dannii wrote: "First quarter -."

(view spoiler)[I was really enjoying the action! I personally am just not interested in the Darkling and Alina, but I'll admit, the Darkling went up slightly in my estimation. Slightly, though. (hide spoiler)]

[Trisha (semi-hiatus)]

Dannii wrote: "Second quarter -.."

(view spoiler)[OH MY GOD YES!!! I was squealing all through the mentions of the crows!!
I personally really love the whole wars fought with words and treaties thing, as you say, the political intrigue! (hide spoiler)]

[Trisha (semi-hiatus)]

Dannii wrote: "Fourth quarter -..."

(view spoiler)[I had a slightly different reaction as I was completely invested in Zoya and Nikolai's relationship, though I loved her transformation as well!
Same, for a time there I really thought she was dead, and I am so, so happy she wasn't. (hide spoiler)]

[Trisha (semi-hiatus)]

Dannii wrote: "Laura wrote: "Chapter 20 [spoilers removed]"

[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[Same, the whole cameos thing was so amazing as well! (hide spoiler)]

[Trisha (semi-hiatus)]

Dannii wrote: "Brittany wrote: "I finished!! ."

[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[Same, it still feel like he's up to something or the other, though I just don't care about him. (hide spoiler)]

[Jenn]

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[Aeia]

Hey Seba! I'm thrilled to read this with you!

[Seba]

Me too :)
so exciting!!

[Seba]

Tomorrow!!!

[Aeia]

I'm starting this today =)

[Seba]

I'm in chapter 6:)
I'm quiet busy so whenever I find a spare time I don't stop reading.

[Seba]

Ch6
(view spoiler)[ damn Nina zenik ....bless Nina zenik 😂 I enjoyed reading these chapters and I can't sleep I just want to keep reading😑 (hide spoiler)]

[Seba]

Ch15
(view spoiler)[ can't wait for the wedding...
nina's chapters are more interesting here than the last book, hope everything go well with her plan coz this girl had enough troubles and I'm scared if she was found out by brum or the queen or anyone.
THE DARKLING...ALINA .
misha is 11 T_T (hide spoiler)]

[Aeia]

Seba wrote: "Ch6
[spoilers removed]"

I just finished chapter 6 and I really enjoyed it!

(view spoiler)[ At first, I thought Ravka was hopeless cause Zoya couldn't convince the Kerch government to give them aid. So when I found out about Nikolai's plan, I remembered how clever he is. It's been a while since I read Bardugo's books so I'm so happy I get to read another book of hers.

It's also great to see Nina again. She's one of my favorite characters. When the Wellmother knew her name, I was like, "Oh no!" (hide spoiler)]

[Seba]

Aeia_auia_aaia wrote: "Seba wrote: "Ch6
[spoilers removed]"

I just finished chapter 6 and I really enjoyed it!

At first, I thought Ravka was hopeless cause Zoya couldn't convince the Kerch government to give them ai..."

That happend with me too as well I wanted to scream when the wellmother knew Nina's name but all my family was asleep and I didn't dare to wake them 😂
I love Zoya and Nikolay and reading this made me feel like I'm meeting my old friends <3

[Seba]

I'm in chapter 19
(view spoiler)[ Now I regret my excitement for the wedding T_T
I didn't expect Nikolai's plan at all but I was really really happy for David &Genya and I will never ever forgive leigh if David was really dead, I hope this is a joke.
I felt sorry for Zoya about the darkling and I liked Alina and Mal as well they were good together and I really missed Alina. (hide spoiler)]

[Seba]

Ch29!!
(view spoiler)[ so sad for david T_T
I didn't expect zoya to plant a flowers for the other grisha that was so emotional , zoya cares a lot and that surprised me and nikolai as well.
Kaz Kaz Kaz finally appeared and he is just the same. can't wait to see more of him. I kept laughing about him& wayln & jasper. it was good to see them again<3
I'm so scared about tamar and mayu and I felt so sorry for the kabben that was very emotional and scaring.
finally the darkling: I enjoyed his pov and him thinking about alina and zoya was fun _and yuri replying to him _ but I missed the darkling more with his black kefta and his grisha _Not Alexander_ but I think every plane need patience to grow great so I'm waiting to see what will he do in the north . (hide spoiler)]

[Seba]

Ch 40!!
(view spoiler)[ I just can't stop...
this war, nikolai, alexander, nina and ZOYA ....
I don't know how to express my feelings I have a lot to say...
I thought sturmhond's ships were hopeless and then zoya just saved the day. that was unexpected at all for me.
the songbird plates were very annoying and I'm sad for nikolai that he had to reveal the demon though I didn't expect the darkling to help nor the shu, still can't wait to read mayu's pov.
I think the darkling may help nikolai even if he indented to let him die, don't know why I have this feeling. (hide spoiler)]

[Aeia]

Chapter 7

(view spoiler)[“I’m beginning to forget what I looked like,” she said. “But trust me, I was gorgeous.”

Yesss Queen!!! (hide spoiler)]

[Aeia]

Chapter 9 🥺💖
(view spoiler)[She brushed the hair back from his face, placed a kiss on his forehead. “I would stay forever if I could,” she whispered. He wouldn’t remember anyway.

Aww Zoya (hide spoiler)]

[Aeia]

Chapter 11💕
(view spoiler)[Genya drew a handkerchief from her pocket, leaned over the back of the settee, and dabbed at David’s lips. “My love, there’s ink all over your face.” “Does it matter?” “The correct response is, ‘Beautiful wife, won’t you kiss it away?’”

Genya and David are so cute!!! (hide spoiler)]

[Aeia]

Chapter 12
(view spoiler)[I think that’s one of the few things Isaak and I had in common—an inability to stop loving whom we should not.

Are you referring to Zoya or Alina?

Then you will have a cup of tea. And then, if I’m feeling generous, you can talk to David about things that explode.”

Dang! Genya's fierce HAHAHA

“I don’t argue with my wife when she’s right.”

What if she thinks she's always right?😂

Adrik sniffed. “Do you even speak Fjerdan?” “I do. So badly a nice man named Knut once offered me a sizable ruby to stop.”

Nikolai's hilarious! I'm dead. (hide spoiler)]

[Aeia]

Chapter 13
(view spoiler)[“I’ve never actually had a waffle.” Nina clutched at her heart. “Yet another thing this cursed country has to account for.”

Why did I forget that Nina loves waffles? HAHAHA (hide spoiler)]

[Seba]

I loved all these scenes from my heart. they are all adorable <3
I wanted to highlight the whole book maybe I will read it a quick read after I finish =)

[Aeia]

Seba wrote: "I loved all these scenes from my heart. they are all adorable <3
I wanted to highlight the whole book maybe I will read it a quick read after I finish =)"

Yes, go for it!😊

[Seba]

Aeia_auia_aaia wrote: "Chapter 12 (view spoiler)[

I think that’s one of the few things Isaak and I had in common—an inability to stop loving whom we should not.

Are you referring to Zoya or Alina?

"

I think he means zoya coz he only cared for alina but wasn't in love with her.

Genya and David are amazing. I feel sad for Nikolai coz no one of his friends treat him as a king 😂 the way Genya talk to him as if she is the one giving commands😂

never got bored of nikolai's replies <3

(hide spoiler)]

[Seba]

Aeia_auia_aaia wrote: "Chapter 13 (view spoiler)[
“I’ve never actually had a waffle.” Nina clutched at her heart. “Yet another thing this cursed country has to account for.”

Why did I forget that Nina loves waffles? HAHAHA"

Nina is the waffle queen<3 (hide spoiler)]

[Seba]

Aeia_auia_aaia wrote: "Chapter 11💕 (view spoiler)[
Genya drew a handkerchief from her pocket, leaned over the back of the settee, and dabbed at David’s lips. “My love, there’s ink all over your face.” “Does it matter?” “The correct resp..."

David have a lot to learn😂
(hide spoiler)]

[Seba]

Aeia_auia_aaia wrote: "Seba wrote: "I loved all these scenes from my heart. they are all adorable <3
I wanted to highlight the whole book maybe I will read it a quick read after I finish =)"

Yes, go for it!😊"

❤❤❤

[Seba]

Finish!!!
(view spoiler)[ Sankta Zoya <3
....
Then I will love her from my grave 🥺💖

didn't expect to finish it but I couldn't help myself :)

I wanted rasmus dead and I'm glad he did. I was shocked by hanne's death and I felt something wrong. still don't know how will she act the prince's role without being caught.

Zoya was just like Nina's mother, they were adorable.

I felt sad for Nikolai that he left the crown, he just wanted his country bloom and peace.

the darkling and Nikolai had something in common: their love for Ravka T_T.
I was sad for the darkling. he didn't have the chance to show Ravka and the grisha that he cared about them despite what he had done. I just felt he didn't deserve to suffer all that. hope Zoya will help him even if he will die.

now our dragon queen: I knew she would tern into a dragon and I was waiting this moment.
when Nikolai said that it's time for the Nazyalensky dynasty to begin I wanted to scream<3
I hoped to see their wedding but it looks like Nikolai is nervous to ask her.

I wished inej to appear more but I was glad to see her.

can't wait for soc3. don't believe I will have to wait a year or more to read it T_T



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[Jenn]

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[Prisha]

Hi! Starting!

[Brianna]

Hi! I started a bit ago but I didnt get very far lol. its thanksgiving here so Ive been busy, but hoping to get back on it after lol

[Prisha]

lol, I haven't gotten much far as well. I just finished up the book I was previously reading and hope that I manage to get through more :)

[Brianna]

Oh my gosh, I just realized that I did not in fact start this book, but the first one; King of scars! I am hoping it wont take me long and I can jump right into this one after so definitely take your time and I will post when I actually start!!

[Prisha]

lol ok! Hope you enjoy the first one :)
Also, I'm taking my time with it right now so I won't be too far ahead