Every so often, a book sweeps you away to a world so rich in magic and mythology that you forget your own. Rule of Wolves by Leigh Bardugo did exactly that for me.

While I haven’t yet read the first book in this duology (King of Scars), I found it surprisingly easy to follow the story — thanks to that ever-helpful fantasy map at the beginning!

My Review of Rule of Wolves by Leigh Bardugo

I don’t usually read epic fantasy, but this one truly captured me. The world of the Grishaverse feels deep and dangerous, brimming with power struggles, forbidden magic, and emotional turmoil. My favourite characters were Zoya and Nikolai — two souls bound by loyalty, pride, and a painfully slow-burn romance that kept me turning the pages. Honestly, what’s not to love about a demon king who used to be a pirate?

There’s something irresistibly witchy about Zoya Nazyalensky, too. Her power, her grief, and her transformation into something greater reminded me of that inner storm many of us witches carry — the balance between strength and surrender, between protecting others and saving ourselves.

If you love complex characters, political intrigue, and a dash of dark magic, Rule of Wolves might be your next perfect read for spooky season.

About the Book

The wolves are circling and a young king will face his greatest challenge in the explosive finale of the instant #1 New York Times bestselling King of Scars duology.

The Demon King: As Fjerda’s massive army prepares to invade, Nikolai Lantsov must summon every bit of his ingenuity — and even the monster within — to survive.
The Stormwitch: Zoya Nazyalensky has lost too much to war, but her duty demands she embrace her power and become the weapon her country needs.
The Queen of Mourning: Deep undercover, Nina Zenik fights her own war from within the enemy’s capital, risking everything for freedom and revenge.

King. General. Spy. Together they must forge a future in the darkness… or watch a nation fall.

📚Buy the Book: Amazon; Waterstones; TG Jones; Bookshop.

Witchy Reflections 🌙

What struck me most about this book is how power and transformation intertwine. Each of these characters must face their shadows to rise stronger — something every witch, empath, or intuitive soul can relate to. Sometimes we must walk through the dark before we remember the light we carry within.

So if you’re ready for a spellbinding tale of courage, loss, and love that burns slow but fierce, pour yourself a cup of tea, light a candle, and lose yourself in Rule of Wolves.

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