King of Scars | 
pickSooo, this is a bit awkward, but “King of Scars” was my first “official” #grishaverse book, (not counting “The Language of Thorns”, since it didn‘t involve the characters). While I didn‘t have a problem figuring out the world & following the plot, I‘m kinda “meh” on reading “Shadow & Bone”, simply because I love Nikolai & Zoya as they are in this duology. Will be odd to backtrack. Either way, LOVED this book!
While I love my fiancé, I must announce that Nikolai is officially my new Book Boyfriend. While you might say that we‘re “moving too fast”, seeing how I‘m only four chapters in, I believe that when you know, you know ???
Oh .... I‘m so excited 🤩
I was gonna wait until the second book came out so I can read them back to back, but I have no self control 🙄😍 #grishaverse #readathon
pickLook at the beautiful inside cover!
I am glad Leigh Bardugo is continuing on with the Grishaverse, there was definitely more of the story to be told. I pledge my undying loyalty to these characters. I am really looking forward to the sequel because this one had a great ending. I will say that the perspective would switch just as the storyline would get really good and it made me want to skip chapters.
I'm in love
My Pepsi hasn't been feeling good for about a week. 😿 We have medicine for him and he's definitely better than he was, but still has more improvement to make. He decided to take a nap on some books while I read.
When one of the teachers, a passionate reader who inspires her students to follow in her footsteps, answers the call to bring back library books before the end of the year. We have three and a half weeks (more or less) of school to go!
Ok, but Zoya and Nikolai are a match made in heaven, but first in hell.
Does this artwork vaguely make anyone else want to turn their head and cough? My a/c broke. I have heat exhaustion and I would fail a Rorschach test right now. Really Leigh Bardugo, really? 😂
It was the last day I could pick this up at the library before they put it back and charged me $1, so I snagged it before my French class (which is across the street). Looking forward to it (though it‘s HUGE OUCH MY POOR WRISTS). #fantasy
Due to some anchoring-toddler needs, I *had* to rearrange/reorganize my books.... aw shucks....
😁😁😁
Here‘s just a portion of one shelf... the shelf w a gap is my OwlCrate shelf (there are a few non-owlcrate books in there... and a few owlcrate books elsewhere... but still ☺️) sadly, this will be my last month getting it! 😕
pickWhaaaaaaaaat did I just read?! Everyone I loved from the Grisha trilogy and some of my favorites from Six of Crows all show up in this excellent sequel series.
#YAFantasy #StrongPick #CoverLove
Why??? Why??? Whyyyyyyyy??? Did you really have to bring him back? Really? And now your making us wait for the next book? Rude.
pickFinally finished this one. It is a very cliffy cliffhanger though 😕
Commence the wait for the sequel... SIGH...
How many books did you get through in April?? I had sooooo many good reads this month that I ended up choosing the book that gave me a book hangover as my favorite. Hopefully May is just as good! #AprilWrapUp
Books: 13
Total pages: 3,989
Favorites: The Lady from the Black Lagoon and King of Scars
I'm catching up on my reviews from the past couple of weeks.
First off, I love the GrishaVerse and Six of Crows is my absolute favorite by Bardugo. I was a fan of Nikolai in the first trilogy and excited about him getting his own duology. However, this book didn't quite live up to my expectations. It's a good story, good character development, but I wanted more background on Nikolai. I'll still read the next one though. 😀
pick⭐️3.5/5
Bardugo continues the story of her Grisha Verse with familiar characters in King of Scars and while its not necessary to have read the previous books to read this one, I‘d recommend it to better understand the story line. My rating is probably skewed both because I love this universe and because I think Six of Crows is still better.. so maybe it even out 😆 but I‘m interested to read the second book to make any final calls on this novel.
Whew!! What a day! I‘m finally ready with my 2nd #sffs pkg.. Thank you @Chili for such thoughtful & amazing & full gifts!! The candy!! The pic doesn‘t do it justice: there were so many pretty Easter m&ms! And the tea looks perfect 😍😍
I‘m so so excited about each of these books!!! & the journal is a perfect addition! The scarf is so pretty & the dragon bookmark is so cool... the other gifts I‘ll post separately w closer pics. Thank you!!! ♥️♥️♥️
pickOMG 😲 There are no words. I needs the next one like now. I took my time with this cuz I didn‘t want it to end 😭😭😭
pickI loved this book so much! Getting to return to Ravka and these characters from the Grishaverse is just so much fun. I loved all the POVs and especially enjoyed getting to see Zoya's since she's such a fascinating character and we learned a lot more about her backstory. I absolutely can't wait to see where this series goes next, because there's clearly a wild ride in store for us.
5 stars / ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
1. Black Leopard, Red Wolf and King of Scars
2. 😊 and 😍
3. 😊🍍😂
#weekendreads
I was waiting to read this for a long flight next month. However, a month seems too long to keep waiting. 😍
pickThe latest installment in the Grishaverse is a little darker and a lot more developed. Zoya and Nina become iconic in King of Scars, I just loved reading their chapters. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“She wished the girl she‘d been could have lived this.”
Huh. Definitely a thought I‘ve had.
pickGot to see Zoya in a new light
Nikolai still a loveable jokester
Loved all the references to Six of Crows and the original trilogy
I didn't really understand the need for Nina's chapters (other than to rip my heart out) but I'm sure they'll make sense in time
Saw that one coming
I figured that was gonna happen but it still hurts
WHAT THE ACTUAL FLIP FLOP, CROP TOP, DROP TOP WAS THAT ENDING?!?😨
Might suffer from a hangover, not sure yet
I‘ve been terrible about updating my reading here on Litsy 🤦🏾♀️
So here‘s what I‘m currently reading as April 9, 2019 because my holds finally came in when I decided to download an ARC
Not feeling great so even though I have a bunch of other books I need to make progress on, I decided to start something I know will be fun
Hoping to start this today while students are standardized testing. Have to get some work done first though!
These quizzes crack me up! Nikolai has too many people trying to kill him. I need less excitement in my life 😂
https://www.epicreads.com/blog/book-boyfriend-builder/
pickOoooooohhhh guys, that ending. 😱😱😱
Incredibly good to be back in the Grishaverse.
#pop19 A book with multiple character POV
Found a patch of sun to curl up and read in...I am basically a cat.
In Nikolai‘s experience, honesty was much like herbal tea—something well-meaning people recommended when they were out of better options.
Finally made it to the top of the holds list! #grishaverse #leighbardugo
New book. New bath bomb. New wine glass. A good night.
#bookandbath #bookandwine.
“Hope was the wind that came from nowhere to fill your sails and carry you home”
I actually really enjoyed this month‘s Bookish Box. I was debating about canceling but this saved it for me! Love the Harry Potter necklace and the Priory of the Orange Tree pin makes me want to read the book!
#subscriptionbox #thebookishbox #bookishbox #harrypotter #deathlyhallows #strangethedreamer #mpls #twincities
pickSlow to start, but picked up nicely towards the end. I can't wait to see what happens. I hate cliffhangers!
pickI was excited to read King of Scars and I very much enjoyed returning to the Grishaverse. First of all, the cover is beautiful and fits the story well. Following up on Nikolai and Zoya was fun but my favourite chapters were Nina's. Her storyline was amazing and I cannot wait to see what happens next.
pickThis book was amazing start to finish. Not only were the new character pov‘s done extremely well but the humor and action scenes incredible too! I found my love for Nikolai only grew and my respect for Nina and Zoya too. And after that ending, I need the next book now!! 5/5🌟
