Series: A Crown of Shards Novel (Book 3)
Paperback: 432 pages
Publisher: Harper Voyager
Publish Date: March 17, 2020
ISBN-10: 0062797697
ISBN-13: 978-0062797698
About the Book:
Queen Everleigh Blair of Bellona has survived the mass murder of the royal family, become a fearsome warrior trained by an elite gladiator troupe, and unleashed her ability to destroy magic. After surviving yet another assassination attempt orchestrated by the conniving king of Morta, Evie has had enough. It’s time to turn the tables and take the fight to her enemies.
There is no better opportunity to strike than during the Regalia Games, a time when warriors, nobles, and royals from all the kingdoms come together to compete in various sporting events. With the help of her loyal friends, Evie goes on the attack at the Regalia, but things don’t turn out the way she hopes. Soon, she is facing a terrifying new threat, and she will have to dig deep and learn even more about her growing magic if she has any chance of defeating her foes.
Because to secure her throne and ensure her kingdom’s survival, Evie must think like a true Bellonan: she must outsmart and outwit her enemies . . . and crush the king.
My Review:
Crush the King is the final action-packed fantasy novel in Jennifer Estep’s Crown of Shards trilogy. The story is filled with magic, deception, death, romance, action, and strategy, all leading to one epic battle. The showdown is against the King of Morta, who continues to commission assassination attempts against Lady Everleigh Winter Blair. Apparently he doesn’t remember that Evie has ascended to the Bellona throne after dispatching her deceiving and murderous cousin, Vasilia, dealt with nobles who have everything but her and Bellona’s best interests at heart, and is capable of defending herself, her people, and her new alliance with Andvari.
After the last attempt on her life, Evie knows it’s time to put the King of Morta in his place. Evie plans to put her plan into place at the upcoming Regalia Games. All the kingdoms are brought together, and the very best members compete against one another. What better time to be up close and personal with the enemy and try to turn the tables?
I love Evie’s form of magic. Evie’s magic allows her to destroy other forms of magic, making her a formidable foe. Jennifer Estep has created a very strong character in Evie. She’s had a tragic upbringing but one that allowed her to move through the kingdom and learn both the important aspects and those that were most unsavory. She trained as an elite warrior while Vasilia and the rest of Bellona though she was dead. She brought Vasilia to her knees and took her rightful place on the throne.
The epic conclusion to the Crown of Shards series delivers suspense and riveting action. The King of Morta’s tricks know no bounds and has Evie fighting her life, the lives of her people, and the preservation of all the other kingdoms. Unbelievably complex situations are threaded through this book and unsuspecting events threaten the sanctity and spirit of the Regalia Games. It’s a battle of wills, strength, and know-how and Evie relies on everyone to do their part in taking down the Mortan king.
There hasn’t yet been a book written by Jennifer Estep that I haven’t like, and I’ve ready most of them. Her stories are fascinating, full of action, and engaging. Crush the King is a well-written fantasy novel with wonderful characters and detailed world building. The story played out like a movie as I read. The book has a killer cover and intriguing synopsis and I was pulled in from the start.
My Rating:
ISBN-10: 0062797697
ISBN-13: 978-0062797698
About the Book:
Queen Everleigh Blair of Bellona has survived the mass murder of the royal family, become a fearsome warrior trained by an elite gladiator troupe, and unleashed her ability to destroy magic. After surviving yet another assassination attempt orchestrated by the conniving king of Morta, Evie has had enough. It’s time to turn the tables and take the fight to her enemies.
There is no better opportunity to strike than during the Regalia Games, a time when warriors, nobles, and royals from all the kingdoms come together to compete in various sporting events. With the help of her loyal friends, Evie goes on the attack at the Regalia, but things don’t turn out the way she hopes. Soon, she is facing a terrifying new threat, and she will have to dig deep and learn even more about her growing magic if she has any chance of defeating her foes.
Because to secure her throne and ensure her kingdom’s survival, Evie must think like a true Bellonan: she must outsmart and outwit her enemies . . . and crush the king.
My Review:
Crush the King is the final action-packed fantasy novel in Jennifer Estep’s Crown of Shards trilogy. The story is filled with magic, deception, death, romance, action, and strategy, all leading to one epic battle. The showdown is against the King of Morta, who continues to commission assassination attempts against Lady Everleigh Winter Blair. Apparently he doesn’t remember that Evie has ascended to the Bellona throne after dispatching her deceiving and murderous cousin, Vasilia, dealt with nobles who have everything but her and Bellona’s best interests at heart, and is capable of defending herself, her people, and her new alliance with Andvari.
After the last attempt on her life, Evie knows it’s time to put the King of Morta in his place. Evie plans to put her plan into place at the upcoming Regalia Games. All the kingdoms are brought together, and the very best members compete against one another. What better time to be up close and personal with the enemy and try to turn the tables?
I love Evie’s form of magic. Evie’s magic allows her to destroy other forms of magic, making her a formidable foe. Jennifer Estep has created a very strong character in Evie. She’s had a tragic upbringing but one that allowed her to move through the kingdom and learn both the important aspects and those that were most unsavory. She trained as an elite warrior while Vasilia and the rest of Bellona though she was dead. She brought Vasilia to her knees and took her rightful place on the throne.
The epic conclusion to the Crown of Shards series delivers suspense and riveting action. The King of Morta’s tricks know no bounds and has Evie fighting her life, the lives of her people, and the preservation of all the other kingdoms. Unbelievably complex situations are threaded through this book and unsuspecting events threaten the sanctity and spirit of the Regalia Games. It’s a battle of wills, strength, and know-how and Evie relies on everyone to do their part in taking down the Mortan king.
There hasn’t yet been a book written by Jennifer Estep that I haven’t like, and I’ve ready most of them. Her stories are fascinating, full of action, and engaging. Crush the King is a well-written fantasy novel with wonderful characters and detailed world building. The story played out like a movie as I read. The book has a killer cover and intriguing synopsis and I was pulled in from the start.
My Rating:
