Below, we provide a quick guide to which books to read in what order-and what you can expect inside each. Because the Netflix series takes a few creative liberties with how the characters meet and interact, you’ll find some important differences in the books, ones that will enrich your understanding of Ravka and its surrounding nations. It is the first in a duology, followed by Rule of Wolves.

But some secrets arent meant to stay buried-and some wounds arent meant to heal. He will risk everything to save his country and himself. And, oh, is there more.īut if you’re entering the Grishaverse for the first time, it’s best to start reading the books in order, lest you get overwhelmed. King of Scars is a fantasy novel by American author Leigh Bardugo published by Imprint in 2019. With the help of a young monk and a legendary Grisha Squaller, Nikolai will journey to the places in Ravka where the deepest magic survives to vanquish the terrible legacy inside him. The King of Scars duology furthers the story of Nikolai Lantsov, the charming prince first introduced in the Shadow and Bone sequel, Siege and Storm. The spin-off Six of Crows duology introduces Kaz Brekker’s criminal crew, including such fan favorites as Inej Ghafa, Jesper Fahey, Nina Zenik, Matthias Helvar, and Wylan Van Eck. The Shadow and Bone trilogy focuses on Alina Starkov-our heroic Sun Summoner-and her fight against the villainous Darkling. Published in 2012, Shadow and Bone spawned a zealous fandom, and it’s easy to see why. The fantasy is based on Leigh Bardugo’s book of the same name, as well as the numerous other sequels and spin-offs that make up the lauded Grishaverse tales. If you’ve only just taken your first step into the Grishaverse with Netflix’s new YA series Shadow and Bone, you’re in luck: There’s plenty more where that came from.

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