Changes

From TheBookbag
Jump to navigationJump to search
no edit summary
|reviewer= Olivia Tierney
|genre=Teens
|summary= Fantastic fantasy with three sisters completing competing for the coveted crown of the Queendom. The book's unique story, brilliant characters and wonderful writing all make it a must-read.
|rating=5
|buy='Yes'
|isbn= 978-1509804559
|website=http://kendareblake.com/
|video=
|aznuk=1509804552
|aznus=B01GOLEOHS
I really enjoyed this book: I've been looking forward to its release for a while now and it really didn't disappoint. Kendare Blake has constructed a unique and captivating storyline, with a fantastic concept and great characters. 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. 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.
Another thing I loved was the author's writing style. 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. 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. 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. It was great to see how the Ascension process had affected all three sisters and their changing opinions towards the other two queens. Moreover, Blake has done a fantastic job in creating characters whom the reader can connect with. The three sisters were very easy to empathise with and I was quickly emotionally invested in their futures as well as those of their close friends.
My only grievance with the novel was that I wanted to learn more about the island and delve deeper into its history. However, I'm hopefully hoping that there will be more world -building in future books in the series as well as action and character development.
''Three Dark Crowns'' is a superb start to what promises to be a new exciting young adult fantasy book series. We also have a review of [[Two Dark Reigns by Kendare Blake]]
Many thanks to the publisher for providing The Bookbag with a copy to review.

Navigation menu