Alina Starkov
Also known as: The Sun Summoner, Sankta Alina
An orphan mapmaker who turns out to be the Sun Summoner, the one Grisha who can tear down the Shadow Fold. Sainthood, power, and the Darkling's attention all try to swallow her whole.
Popular Alina Starkov Ships
Common Tropes in Alina Starkov Fanfiction
Alina Starkov · Soulmates
320k works
Stories featuring soulmate mechanics - marks, strings of fate, first words, etc.
Alina Starkov · Canon Divergence
350k works
The story follows canon faithfully up to a chosen moment, then branches: one different decision, one survived death, one secret told early, and everything downstream changes. One of AO3's largest tags, because almost every 'what if' is a divergence.
Other Grishaverse Characters
The Darkling
9k works
The centuries-old Shadow Summoner who created the Fold and leads the Second Army under a borrowed name. He offers Alina eternity with one hand and a collar with the other, and fandom has argued about him ever since.
Nikolai Lantsov
5k works
Ravka's too-clever prince, who moonlights as the privateer Sturmhond with a flying ship and a quip for every crisis. Beneath the charm: a bastard's insecurity and, later, a literal demon under his skin.
Zoya Nazyalensky
2k works
The Squaller general with a storm in her veins and a dragon in her bloodline, who armored her grief in beauty and spite. Zoya's slow thaw opposite King Nikolai in the duology made Zoyalai the Grishaverse's adult ship of choice.
Genya Safin
2k works
The Tailor, a Grisha forced to serve a predatory king and scarred by the Darkling for her defiance. Genya's 'I am not ruined, I am ruination' and her gentle romance with David make her the fandom's resilience icon.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many fanfics feature Alina Starkov?
Alina Starkov appears in 9k+ works on AO3, making them one of the most popular characters in the Grishaverse fandom. You can browse all Alina Starkov fanfiction using the Fanfict Reader app.
What are the most popular Alina Starkov ships?
The most popular Alina Starkov ships include Alina Starkov/The Darkling, Alina Starkov/Nikolai Lantsov. These pairings feature prominently in AO3 fanfiction.
What tropes are common in Alina Starkov fanfiction?
Common tropes in Alina Starkov fanfiction include Soulmates, Canon Divergence. Use Fanfict Reader to filter and find exactly the type of story you're looking for.
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