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Rule of Wolves

Leigh Bardugo, LitJoy Crate (2021)

SubgenreDark Fantasy / Grimdark

Age groupAdult 18+

Content ratingR

Pages616 (Doorstopper (600+))

Series/king-of-scars-duology" #

SettingSecondary World

CSM age16

Goodreads4.34/5 (179149)

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Content levels

ViolenceStrong

Sexual contentModerate

LanguageModerate

Trigger warnings

War Violence Death Gore Blood Torture Grief Mental Illness Political Violence Mass Death

Positive tags

Found Family High Angst Redemption Arc Friendship Hurt/Comfort

Hero archetypes

Cursed Hero Royalty / Prince Tortured Hero

Heroine archetypes

Soldier / Marine Heartrender Vengeance-Driven Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Multiple POVs Morally Gray Protagonist

Tropes

War Court Intrigue Political Intrigue Prophecy Hidden Identity Forbidden Magic Dark Lord Morally Gray Protagonist Mentor Figure Quest Rebellion Grimdark

Themes

War and Peace Sacrifice Power and Corruption Identity Duty vs Desire Political Maneuvering Survival Grief and Loss

Synopsis

Conclude the King of Scars duology with Rule of Wolves by Leigh Bardugo, where war, magic, and sacrifice shape the future of Ravka.

Tags

Epic FantasyWar FantasyPolitical FantasyDark Fantasy