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Bitterblue

Seven Kingdoms Trilogy, Book 3

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Bitterblue

By: Kristin Cashore
Narrated by: Emma Powell
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The long-awaited companion to the New York Times best sellers Graceling and Fire is finally here!

Eight years have passed since the young Princess Bitterblue and her country were saved from the vicious King Leck. Now Bitterblue is the queen of Monsea, and her land is at peace. But the influence of her father, a violent psychopath with mind-altering abilities, lives on. Her advisers, who have run the country on her behalf since Leck's death, believe in a forward-thinking plan: to pardon all of those who committed terrible acts during Leck's reign and to forget every dark event that ever happened. Monsea's past has become shrouded in mystery, and it's only when Bitterblue begins sneaking out of her castle - curious, disguised, and alone - to walk the streets of her own city, that she begins to realise the truth. Her kingdom has been under the 35-year long spell of a madman.

Now, their only chance to move forward is to revisit the past - whatever that past holds. Two thieves, who have sworn only to steal what has already been stolen, change her life forever. They hold a key to the truth of Leck's reign. And one of them, who possess an unidentified Grace, may also hold a key to her heart.

©2012 Kristin Cashore (P)2012 Orion Publishing Group Romance Royalty Science Fiction & Fantasy Young Adult Fantasy Fiction Heartfelt

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Critic reviews

"This is gorgeous storytelling: exciting, stirring, and accessible." ( School Journal)
"A WOW of a book. I HAD to know how it ended" (Tamora Pierce)
"Fresh, hopeful, tragic and glorious" ( Kirkus Reviews)
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Really good series, enjoyed it and looking forward to anymore in the future. Liked how the books linked but we're individual as well.

Great series, worth a listen too. Would recommend

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This book was my favourite of the series. Plot summary, young queen inherits kingdom in disarray from her psychotic father. She stumbles across deadly secrets a decade old and one question leads to another. tension builds, the malice of her father is palpable. schemes against her instigated by unknown but powerful sources spread their tendrils ever closer to her. And, in neighbouring countries, monarchies are falling. Who can she trust, what is really going on, and will she survive it all. The story is well read too. more please.

highly enjoyable, liked this one lots.

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the ending was a disappointment there was no closure on the characters hoping for a follow up

good but bad ending

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I cannot say strongly enough how much I enjoyed reading this book, and what a relief. I'd just completed the Hunger Games series and needed another to stem the disappointment I'd completed them. Bitterblue was just what I needed, when I needed it. Within two week I'd listened to all three books in the series. This is defiantly my favourite of the three, I found the twists surprising and at no point did I guess what was coming. Well done Kristin Cashore. Are we likely to get a fourth book?

Seriously good...

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Loved it. Beautifully read. Hope there is another in this series in the future.

wonderful book

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This wonderful series opened the door to a fantastic new world full of marvelous adventures. Perhaps Bitterblue did not quite sweep me off my feet the way Graceling did, but I enjoyed its more contemplative tone and thoughtful heroine. This story was built much more as a mystery compared to Graceling and Fire and certainly made you want to listen to it in one sitting. I will enjoy listening to this series again and I will keep revisiting this beautiful new world!

A worthy closure to a great series

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I’m gutted the end of a three book story ended so blandly , a complete let down.

Good book but poor ending

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I'm a 24 year old with a job, a husband and a mortgage. I could be considered (lightly) a grown-up. And I loved it.

I read the first in this series "Graceling" whilst in school, found this on Audible and am waiting for my next credit with baited breath so I can start listening to "Fire".

A really well written book which captures the imagination and engages the emotions. Fab!

Awesome. Simply Awesome.

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I didn't enjoy this as much as Graceling! It was a little slow to start as it built its characters but it was never unengaging!
I find Cashore's writing really descriptive and makes the reader really envision the characters - to believe in the characters - to like them even!
The story takes off without the reader knowing it at first and the frustration can be felt as the protagonist really cannot trust anyone! Everyone around her is lying for whatever their reasons!
A very enjoyable story by a talented writer!

Very well written fantasy

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Where does Bitterblue rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It is one of my favourite books. The whole series is amazing, but this one just have that something extra.

What did you like best about this story?

It's hard to say...I feel like I like the way Bitterblue sneaks out at night and pretends to be just an ordinary person..and the way the author describes the different characters and the whole atmosphere of the novel. It feels very cozy listening to it.

What three words best describe Emma Powell’s performance?

Clear, full of emotion and good voicing.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Yes, it did not make me cry, but I smiled so often and I felt worry as soon something happened and I felt like part of the story.

One of my favourites.

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