Rule of Wolves
Rule of Wolves is a 2021 dark fantasy and romantasy novel by Leigh Bardugo and LitJoy Crate. Readers will find themes of imaginary wars and battles and magic.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, and 127 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 13 editions across 3 languages. It appeared on the New York Times Young Adult Hardcover bestseller list in 2021.
At about 616 pages, most readers finish it in 11–12 hours.
About Rule of Wolves
The Demon King. As Fjerda’s massive army prepares to invade, Nikolai Lantsov will summon every bit of his ingenuity and charm—and even the monster within—to win this fight. But a dark threat looms that cannot be defeated by a young king’s gift for the impossible. The Stormwitch. Zoya Nazyalensky has lost too much to war. She saw her mentor die and her worst enemy resurrected, and she refuses to bury another friend. Now duty demands she embrace her powers to become the weapon her country needs. No matter the cost. The Queen of Mourning. Deep undercover, Nina Zenik risks discovery and death as she wages war on Fjerda from inside its capital. But her desire for revenge may cost her country its chance at freedom and Nina the chance to heal her grieving heart. King. General. Spy. Together they must find a way to forge a future in the darkness. Or watch a nation fall.
Awards & lists
- 📰New York Times bestseller list — Young Adult Hardcover, 2021
Quick answers
Who wrote Rule of Wolves?
Rule of Wolves was written by Leigh Bardugo and LitJoy Crate and first published in 2021.
What genre is Rule of Wolves?
It is usually shelved as Dark Fantasy, Romantasy, Paranormal Romance and Adventure.
How long is Rule of Wolves?
The median edition has 616 pages, about 11–12 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Rule of Wolves?
Readers who like it often enjoy Belladonna, The Cruel Prince and Fearless.
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