It was great to see how the Ascension process had affected all three sisters and their changing opinions towards the other two queens.

The alternating narration between the three sisters was also very effective in giving the reader insight into the three sisters' struggles and relationships with those around them. The blunt writing was sharp, rather than flowery and excessive, thus as a result it added to the dark feel of the novel and left me very interested to know more. Kendare Blake's use of short, to-the-point sentences was refreshing and the phrasing of those sentences was expertly done to add drama to the story and keep the reader guessing. In addition, the ascension traditions of the island were imaginative and usual for example: there is the Disembarking in which the suitors are presented to the queens, the Quickening in which the three sisters showcase their abilities and then the Ascension Year in which the three sisters are able to attack one another to claim the crown.Īnother thing I loved was the author's writing style. The magic on the island was different and intriguing leaving the reader desperate to know more, while the underlying politics of the ascension also added further depth to the story. Kendare Blake has constructed a unique and captivating storyline, with a fantastic concept and great characters. I really enjoyed this book: I've been looking forward to its release for a while now and it really didn't disappoint. While the crown awaits the victor, death awaits the two weaker queens. On the night of the sisters'sixteenth birthday, they will each begin their quest to secure the throne and become the rightful Queen. From that point onwards, they are each trained to use their magic as a weapon in the fight to the death against the other sisters. On the island of Fennbirn, as is tradition, the queens are separated at the age of nine and fostered by families who share their magic.

Finally, Mirabella is an elemental, one gifted with the ability to create fire and incredible storms powerful enough to topple buildings. Meanwhile, Arsinoe is a naturalist, who has the power to bloom flowers and control the fiercest animals. Katharine is a poisoner with the ability to ingest the deadliest poisons, a girl who cannot die. Three Dark Crowns is a high class fantasy novel following a set of triplets: Katharine, Arsinoe and Mirabella, who are each gifted with specific magic and are equal heirs to the crown. The book's unique story, brilliant characters and wonderful writing all make it a must-read. Summary: Fantastic fantasy with three sisters competing for the coveted crown of the Queendom.

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