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One Dark Throne
by Kendare Blake
4.5 stars
"Perhaps the Black Cottage had changed her. Or perhaps there were more sides to a woman than he had ever understood." ~ [b:One Dark Throne|29923707|One Dark Throne (Three Dark Crowns, #2)|Kendare Blake|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1487862160l/29923707._SY75_.jpg|50306201]
This series is SO POWERFUL that I had to wait to read book two for when I was in the right emotional state. To summarize, this series is the perfect combination of [b:A Game of Thrones|13496|A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, #1)|George R.R. Martin|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1562726234l/13496._SY75_.jpg|1466917] and [b:The Selection|10507293|The Selection (The Selection, #1)|Kiera Cass|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1322103400l/10507293._SY75_.jpg|15413183]. Have you been wanting to read the "Game of Thrones" series but you don't have the time for several lengthy books? This series is similar, but it won't be as time-consuming.
I can confirm that I am still rooting for Katharine. Don't get me wrong, she's definitely evil but it's so clear that she's been possessed. Katharine has also been abused for a long time and deserves some power of her own. Katharine is my favorite character because she's determined and loyal. I can relate to her struggles with mental health and self-doubt; I wish she had a better relationship with her wonderful sisters!
Final thoughts:
- I ship Katharine and Pietyr. They have had some missteps but they genuinely care for each other. Pietyr literally climbed down into the *spoiler* to find out what happened to his girl! She really brings out the best in him. Also, Pietyr is one of the few people who loves Katharine unconditionally.
- One of my few critiques for this series is the vast supply of minor characters - I don't mind it but it becomes so confusing after a while! Jules's family is difficult to keep track of between the affairs, secrets, and magic. I would have rather have read about Arsinoe's poison abilities than Madrigal's sister drama. I wish more time was spent on explaining the queens' magic instead of the backstories of every minor character. Despite these critiques, I can't wait to continue the series!
"Perhaps the Black Cottage had changed her. Or perhaps there were more sides to a woman than he had ever understood." ~ [b:One Dark Throne|29923707|One Dark Throne (Three Dark Crowns, #2)|Kendare Blake|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1487862160l/29923707._SY75_.jpg|50306201]
This series is SO POWERFUL that I had to wait to read book two for when I was in the right emotional state. To summarize, this series is the perfect combination of [b:A Game of Thrones|13496|A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, #1)|George R.R. Martin|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1562726234l/13496._SY75_.jpg|1466917] and [b:The Selection|10507293|The Selection (The Selection, #1)|Kiera Cass|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1322103400l/10507293._SY75_.jpg|15413183]. Have you been wanting to read the "Game of Thrones" series but you don't have the time for several lengthy books? This series is similar, but it won't be as time-consuming.
I can confirm that I am still rooting for Katharine. Don't get me wrong, she's definitely evil but it's so clear that she's been possessed. Katharine has also been abused for a long time and deserves some power of her own. Katharine is my favorite character because she's determined and loyal. I can relate to her struggles with mental health and self-doubt; I wish she had a better relationship with her wonderful sisters!
Final thoughts:
- I ship Katharine and Pietyr. They have had some missteps but they genuinely care for each other. Pietyr literally climbed down into the *spoiler* to find out what happened to his girl! She really brings out the best in him. Also, Pietyr is one of the few people who loves Katharine unconditionally.
- One of my few critiques for this series is the vast supply of minor characters - I don't mind it but it becomes so confusing after a while! Jules's family is difficult to keep track of between the affairs, secrets, and magic. I would have rather have read about Arsinoe's poison abilities than Madrigal's sister drama. I wish more time was spent on explaining the queens' magic instead of the backstories of every minor character. Despite these critiques, I can't wait to continue the series!