I was already anticipating the release of Rule of Wolves but after reading the first three chapters, March 30 can't come fast enough. Leigh Bardugo also did a great job recapping what happened in King of Scars, so a reread might not be required before going into the next book. I just have to know what happens with Nikolai and Zoya and Nina, and I'm equal parts excited and terrified for the end of this series.

Rule of Wolves by Leigh Bardugo is easily my most anticipated read of 2021, The first chapter did not disappoint; it made me want to binge read the rest of the book in a single sitting. I absolutely adore Leigh Bardugo and the growth of her writing leading up to this book. I like how in The Grisha Trilogy we were engulfed in Ravka, in SIx of Crows we were introduced to Ketterdam and Fjerda. In King of Scars, we got to see more of Fjerda and Ravka. Now it seems we are being introduced to Shu Han. I am counting down the days until March 30.

I've had the audiobook preordered from the moment it became available on audible, and this sampler just further convinced me that the proper response when publication day comes around is to drop everything I'm reading and immerse myself once more into the Grishaverse. I absolutely cannot wait. I was hooked on every word, every name and turn of phrase, and I desperately want more.

It was just a sampler, but I'm hooked immediately. It is a compelling story with compelling characters and I cannot wait to read the full book.