The bitter kingdom

Title:

The bitter kingdom

Author:

Carson, Rae.

ISBN:

9780062026569

Personal Author:

Carson, Rae.

Edition:

First edition.

Physical Description:

433 pages ; 22 cm

Series:

Fire and thorns trilogy ; 3

General Note:

Sequel to: The crown of embers.

Abstract:

Elisa, a fugitive in her own kingdom, faces great challenges to rescue the man she loves from her enemies, prevent a civil war, and take back her throne but as her magic grows, Elisa discovers the shocking truth about her enemy's ultimate goal.

Subject Term:

Kings and rulers -- Fiction.

Prophecies -- Fiction.

Magic -- Fiction.

Genre:

Love stories.

Electronic Access:

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Format:

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Document ID:

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Summary

"I love this series to pieces and so should you."--Marie Lu, bestselling author of Warcross

The third book in Rae Carson's award-winning and New York Times-bestselling trilogy! In the deeply satisfying conclusion, seventeen-year-old sorcerer-queen Elisa travels into the unknown realm of the enemy to win back her true love, save her country, and uncover the final secrets of her destiny. Perfect for fans of Kristen Ciccarelli and Brandon Sanderson.

The champion must not waver. The champion must not fear. The gate of darkness closes.

Elisa is a fugitive. Her enemies have stolen the man she loves, and they await her at the gate of darkness. Her country is on the brink of civil war, her own soldiers ordered to kill her on sight.

Elisa will lead her loyal companions deep into the enemy's kingdom, a land of ice and snow and vicious magic, to rescue Hector and win back her throne. Her power grows with every step, and the shocking secrets she will uncover could change the course of history.

The series includes:

The Girl of Fire and Thorns The Crown of Embers The Bitter Kingdom The Empire of Dreams, a stand-alone companion novel

Reviews (3)

School Library Journal Review

Gr 8 Up-Elisa is your classic reluctant queen, full of self-doubt and lacking in confidence in the first book, widowed and forced to become a ruler in the second. In the third (Greenwillow, 2013), she must free the man she loves, Hector, while seeking the source of the power that fuels her Godstone. There's something for everyone here. Elisa and her companions have to cross hostile territory, fight to free Hector, deal with people who would sell them out in a heartbeat, survive monster storms, and battle giant scorpions in treacherous mining tunnels. It may take a bit of time for listeners unfamiliar with the earlier books to become fully immersed in the story, but the author's world and characters are extremely well crafted and there's plenty of action. Potential listeners should be aware that there is violence and death, but neither come across as gratuitous. Jennifer Ikeda, the primary narrator, does an excellent job of pacing. Her voice changes for different characters and for the pronunciation of unusual names. Teen readers who love great fantasy, such as Tamora Pierce's books, will certainly find this title worth listening to, but should read or listen to the earlier entries in order to fully enjoy them.-John R. Clark, Hartland Public Library, ME (c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Publisher's Weekly Review

The action-packed conclusion to Carson's excellent trilogy opens hard on the heels of 2012's The Crown of Embers: young Queen Elisa and her companions trek into enemy territory to rescue the man she loves, while a traitor back home attempts to overthrow her. Elisa's journeys take her to the wintry lands of Invierne, where she hopes to destroy the source of the Inviernos' magic and bargain for peace; to the Basajuan desert, where only her most audacious plans have any chance to stop the war; and home to try to regain her throne through wits and political skill. The plot takes time to gather momentum, but Carson moves the story along with terrific world-building and character development. She also tackles classic fantasy tropes, springing off into unusual and refreshing directions that reinforce her story. Elisa learns to wield the full power of the Godstone, but it's her brains, courage, and ability to inspire people that continue to bring her success. Carson brings her series to an end with a thrilling climax, but readers will hope more adventures lie ahead. Ages 13-up. Agent: Holly Root, Waxman Leavell Literary Agency. (Sept.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

Booklist Review

Carson brings her well-wrought trilogy (The Girl of Fire and Thorns, 2011, and The Crown of Embers, 2012) to a satisfying conclusion as Elisa, bearer of the godstone that brings her both power and extreme danger, searches for her true love, Hector, captive of Franco's troops. Traveling with her trusted new maidservant as well as their prisoner, Storm, and the besotted Belen, Elisa must practice duplicity without falling victim to that of others. Romance, bravery, and suspenseful political wranglings drive and inform the characters on all sides. Readers new to the series should begin at its start, but, luckily, they'll have the whole series ahead of them as Elisa races to free Hector and take her rightful place of power.--Goldsmith, Francisca Copyright 2010 Booklist