Three Dark Crowns
(1 reviews with an average rating of 4 out of 5)
Publisher: Macmillan
Three Dark Crowns is a deliciously dark and utterly original fantasy novel. In every generation on the island of Fennbirn, a set of triplets is born: three queens, all equal heirs to the crown and each possessor of a coveted magic. They are raised by rival factions, and when they are 16, they have to battle to the death to become the Queen of the island.
Blake cleverly plays with fairy tale tropes and her world is well-developed and fascinating. The writing itself is lush and evocative, switching between the three sisters’ perspectives. These young women are wonderfully and vividly drawn, with their own distinct personalities and interesting backstories.
Three Dark Crowns is feminist, fierce and unforgettable - perfect for fans of Melinda Salisbury and Game of Thrones.
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Linda, 31 Hydref 2016
Given this book as a proof read. I did enjoy it but not exactly what I was expecting. The story is about 3 sisters that have different powers: Poisoning, Elemental, Naturalist. The main twist is that only one of these girls can be made queen so two have to die, but who has the strongest power. The narrative is told from the sisters different perspectives and this was the problem I had with the book, even though it was a small one. Due to the narratives, it took a long time to take off, but...