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Burning Crowns by Katherine Webber, Catherine Doyle
5.0
adventurous emotional funny hopeful medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Burning Crowns is the epic finale to the Twin Crowns trilogy. Rose and Wren are reunited and ruling the kingdom together at last- in theory. With their chaotic ancestor on the loose, things unfortunately aren’t looking so happily-ever-after. Rose and Wren will need to go on another adventure to free themselves of a dark curse and finally rule the kingdom together.  

Burning Crowns was a satisfying and delightful conclusion to the trilogy. I love Rose and Shen Lo’s love story! I really enjoyed how their relationship grew. In some ways, they give me Rapunzel/Flynn vibes and I love that. Wren has romantic dilemmas to deal with while she battles the deadly curse that binds her to Alarik. 

This installment really showcases how far Rose and Wren have come from the beginning and the conclusion was excellent. I love the large cast of characters, especially Anika, Celeste, and Lei Fan. I’m glad there will be more time spent in this world. I can’t wait to see who the spin-off novels are about! Readers who enjoy witty banter, lovable characters, and masterful use of classic fantasy & romance tropes will love this series. 

Thank you to Catherine Doyle, Katherine Webber, and Goodreads Giveaways for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.