My first book of 2020 woohoo! I ended 2019 not being that active on here, but I was just having fun traveling around for the holidays and just enjoying the books I was reading. I also didn’t have much to say about the books I finished towards the end of the year, so didn’t want to spend time writing a post without much substance.
This year I’ve set a goal for myself to read 80 books. That’s a big number, I know. But in 2019 I read 37 books, and I didn’t read at all from May to September because, well, life. So if that doesn’t happen again (fingers crossed), I think 80 books is attainable! However, if I don’t reach my goal, I won’t be crushed. Alright, time to talk about the wonderful book this post is for. As a reader, I am drawn to the fantasy genre, and I have to say that Three Dark Crowns and the remainder of the series will probably remain one of my favorites in the category. The idea of three sisters (triplets actually!) who have gifts from the goddess of their island having to kill each other for the crown, is horrifying. But somehow I can’t put the book down. First off, I find the setting, the island of Fennbirn, phenomenal. I love that a map is included with the book as well! It is really helpful since there are so many different cities talked about. Each city is dedicated to a certain gift; elementals, naturalists, oracles, poisoners, and warriors. Each queen to be (Arsinoe, Mirabella, and Katharine) have qualities about them that you love and make you want to cheer for them, but also qualities that make you want to wring their necks. Or reach into the pages and slap some sense into them. This is what makes great characters though, and this series has multiple complex characters! I found myself being very fond of each of the queens to be, which was why I dreaded the moment when they ultimately were pushed together. But to find out what happens at that moment, well, you’ll just have to pick up the book and read it for yourself.
Happy Reading!
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AuthorHi, I'm Genny! You can always find me with a book in my hand. Dystopian, Fantasy, and Historical Fiction are among my favorite genres. I hope you enjoy the reviews I provide and can help you pick out your next book! Archives
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