King of Scars
Thron aus Gold und Asche
Readers rate it 4.1 (472 on Hardcover)
528 pages · Released Aug 20, 2019 · Knaur HC
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King of Scars is a dark fantasy sequel featuring political intrigue, internal corruption (both literal and metaphorical), and morally complex themes suited to mature teens. While not gratuitously graphic, it contains combat scenes, psychological trauma, and references to civil war violence. The story rewards courage, loyalty, and self-awareness while exploring how leaders balance power with responsibility.
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Nikolai Lantsov has always had a gift for the impossible. No one knows what he endured in his country’s bloody civil war—and he intends to keep it that way. Now, as enemies gather at his weakened borders, the young king must find a way to refill Ravka’s coffers, forge new alliances, and stop a rising threat to the once... Nikolai Lantsov has always had a gift for the impossible. No one knows what he endured in his country’s bloody civil war—and he intends to keep it that way. Now, as enemies gather at his weakened borders, the young king must find a way to refill Ravka’s coffers, forge new alliances, and stop a rising threat to the once-great Grisha Army. Yet with every day a dark magic within him grows stronger, threatening to destroy all he has built. 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. He will risk everything to save his country and himself. But some secrets aren’t meant to stay buried—and some wounds aren’t meant to heal.
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- Children's fiction
- Magic, fiction
- Kings, queens, rulers, etc., fiction
- Adventure and adventurers, fiction
- nyt:young-adult-hardcover=2019-02-17
- New York Times bestseller
- nyt:young-adult-paperback-monthly=2021-02-07
- Kings and rulers
- Juvenile fiction
- Imaginary wars and battles
- Generals
- Demonology
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ISBN 9783426227008 · Knaur HC