Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake is a dark and original fantasy series about three sisters who must fight to the death to become Queen.
In every generation, on the island of Fennbirn a set of triplets is born: three queens, all heirs to the throne, each with their own type of magic. Only one can become the Queen Crowned, and the only way to get there is to fight… to the death.
Mirabella is an elemental, Katharine a poisoner, Arisone a naturalist and on the night of their sixteenth birthday, their brutal battle for the crowns begins. Which sister will prevail and be the last queen standing?
This hypnotic and terrifying feminist fairy tale series is made up of four books that chronicle the sisters’ battles, exiles and revolutions. First published in 2016, it has been a huge hit with young adult fans and is best suited for fantasy-fans aged 13+.
You’ll need to read the Three Dark Crowns series in order starting with book one and ending with the epic conclusion Five Dark Fates.
All the Three Dark Crowns books in order:
Book 1: Three Dark Crowns (2016)
Book 2: One Dark Throne (2017)
Book 3: Two Dark Reigns (2018)
Book 4: Five Dark Fates (2019)
Novellas: Queens of Fennbirn (2018)
This book was absolutely fantastic. In the beginning I figured this would play out as all three queens would somehow all end up ruling. Which they obv...
As much as I would like to look for the positives in this book, there are very few. The plot was all over the place, messy and in parts very rushed ...