The Gray Wolf Throne (Seven Realms series #3) by Cinda Williams Chima Disney/Hyperion, 2011Book Source: This copy was an e-book ARC downloaded from NetGalley.com. The release date is set for September 20, 2011.
Han Alister thought he had already lost everyone he loved. But when he finds his friend Rebecca Morley near death in the Spirit Mountains, Han knows that nothing matters more than saving her. The costs of his efforts are steep, but nothing can prepare him for what he soon discovers: the beautiful, mysterious girl he knew as Rebecca is none other than Raisa ana’Marianna, heir to the Queendom of the Fells. Han is hurt and betrayed. He knows he has no future with a blueblood. And, as far as he’s concerned, the princess’s family killed his own mother and sister. But if Han is to fulfill his end of an old bargain, he must do everything in his power to see Raisa crowned queen.
Meanwhile, some people will stop at nothing to prevent Raisa from ascending. With each attempt on her life, she wonders how long it will be before her enemies succeed. Her heart tells her that the thief-turned-wizard Han Alister can be trusted. She wants to believe it—he’s saved her life more than once. But with danger coming at her from every direction, Raisa can only rely on her wits and her iron-hard will to survive—and even that might not be enough.
The Gray Wolf Throne is an epic tale of fierce loyalty, unbearable sacrifice, and the heartless hand of fate.
-- Summary from Goodreads.com
What I like about this series is that though the intended audience is young adults, Chima doesn't let that influence her writing. She doesn't dumb down the story for her younger audience, like many children and young adult fantasy writers do. They tend to use this as an excuse to not write a complicated story, making the story too general, never giving the plot enough depth to fulfill all of the reader's questions. I was, however, expecting this book to be the last in the series and felt at the end that she could have included more in the climax to wrap up the story. This downside is hardly worth mentioning when considering the intricate world Chima has created. An enjoyable read and I am really looking forward to the next one.
Similar Book: The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
What I like about this series is that though the intended audience is young adults, Chima doesn't let that influence her writing. She doesn't dumb down the story for her younger audience, like many children and young adult fantasy writers do. They tend to use this as an excuse to not write a complicated story, making the story too general, never giving the plot enough depth to fulfill all of the reader's questions. I was, however, expecting this book to be the last in the series and felt at the end that she could have included more in the climax to wrap up the story. This downside is hardly worth mentioning when considering the intricate world Chima has created. An enjoyable read and I am really looking forward to the next one.
Similar Book: The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
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