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Three Dark Crowns
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Book Brief
407
Novel • Fiction
Fennbirn • Medieval Fantasy World
2016
YA
14-18 years
Super Short Summary
Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake centers on triplet sisters Katharine, Arsinoe, and Mirabella, each with unique magical gifts, competing to become the queen of Fennbirn by attempting to kill one another. Raised separately in strict traditions, they face personal challenges and complex alliances as their sixteenth birthdays arrive, leading to a tense and suspenseful showdown for the throne. The book involves themes of violence and poison.
Dark
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Fantastical
Unnerving
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake presents an intriguing premise of three sisters vying for a throne, marked by dark and atmospheric world-building. Reviewers praise its compelling characters and gripping plot twists. However, some critique the slow pacing and find the ending somewhat abrupt. Overall, it’s a captivating, albeit occasionally uneven, start to a promising series.
Who Should Read Three Dark Crowns?
Readers who relish dark fantasy with fierce heroines and political intrigue will devour Kendare Blake's Three Dark Crowns. Fans of Game of Thrones and Red Queen will appreciate the intense sibling rivalry, magical elements, and brutal power struggles in this enthralling series. Ideal for YA and fantasy enthusiasts.
118,023 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
407
Novel • Fiction
Fennbirn • Medieval Fantasy World
2016
YA
14-18 years
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