Nina Zenik
The Heartrender Who Changed Everything
Nina Zenik is one of the most beloved characters in the Grishaverse, a powerful Heartrender whose warmth, humor, and fierce loyalty make her unforgettable. Trained at the Little Palace in Ravka, Nina is a Corporalki Grisha with the ability to manipulate the human body, a power she wields with both skill and compassion.
Nina's story is one of transformation and resilience. Captured by Fjerdan witch hunters and swept into a star-crossed relationship with druskelle soldier Matthias Helvar, she discovers that the lines between enemy and ally, love and duty, are never as clear as they seem.
A Heart That Won't Quit
What sets Nina apart is her enormous capacity for love and her refusal to let the world make her hard. She loves food, she loves her friends, and she loves fiercely enough to change the minds of those who would persecute her kind. Her relationship with Matthias challenges both characters to see beyond the prejudices of their nations.
Nina's Legacy
In the King of Scars duology, Nina takes on a dangerous undercover mission in Fjerda, fighting for Grisha rights in the nation that most despises them. Her courage and determination make her one of the Grishaverse's true heroes. Explore her full story in our lexicon.