Author: Kendare Blake
Series/Standalone: Three Dark Crowns (Book 0.1- 0.2)
Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Dark
Pages: 232
Publisher: HarperTeen
Year Published: 2018
Format: Paperback (Library Copy)
First Line: "The day of the birth of the queens who would come to be known as Mirabella, Arsinoe, and Katherine was still, unremarkable, and without omens."
"Uncover the sisters' origins, dive deep into the catastrophic reign of the Oracle Queen and reveal layers of Fennbirn's past hidden until now.
THE YOUNG QUEENS
Get a glimpse of the triplet queens Mirabella, Arsinoe, and Katharine during a short period of time when they protected and loved one another. From birth until their claiming ceremonies, this is the story of the three sisters' lives... before they were at stake.
THE ORACLE QUEEN
Everyone knows the legend of Elsabet, the Oracle Queen. The one who went mad. The one who orchestrated a senseless, horrific slaying of three entire houses. But what really happened? Discover the true story behind the queen who could foresee the future... just not her own downfall."
My Rating: 5/5
I know that many people don't read the related novellas to a series and to them I say you are truly missing a part of the story. Kendare Blake does such a wonderful job of world-building and character development that even in a few 100 pages you are able to learn so much about the past. It also helps you to better understand some hints that are left throughout the main series itself. I particularly loved the second story, The Oracle Queen. We had heard mention that all seer queens were drowned at birth due to the Mad Queen. I can't wait to continue this series and hope to finish it very soon. To those looking into reading this series I strongly recommend the audiobooks.
Thanks for reading,
Sidny
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