Bitterblue
Seven Kingdoms Trilogy, Book 3
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Narrated by:
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Emma Powell
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By:
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Kristin Cashore
About this listen
The long-awaited companion to the New York Times best sellers Graceling and Fire is finally here!
Eight years have passed since the young Princess Bitterblue and her country were saved from the vicious King Leck. Now Bitterblue is the queen of Monsea, and her land is at peace. But the influence of her father, a violent psychopath with mind-altering abilities, lives on. Her advisers, who have run the country on her behalf since Leck's death, believe in a forward-thinking plan: to pardon all of those who committed terrible acts during Leck's reign and to forget every dark event that ever happened. Monsea's past has become shrouded in mystery, and it's only when Bitterblue begins sneaking out of her castle - curious, disguised, and alone - to walk the streets of her own city, that she begins to realise the truth. Her kingdom has been under the 35-year long spell of a madman.
Now, their only chance to move forward is to revisit the past - whatever that past holds. Two thieves, who have sworn only to steal what has already been stolen, change her life forever. They hold a key to the truth of Leck's reign. And one of them, who possess an unidentified Grace, may also hold a key to her heart.
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- ms lorna fawcett
- 06-06-20
Great series, worth a listen too. Would recommend
Really good series, enjoyed it and looking forward to anymore in the future. Liked how the books linked but we're individual as well.
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- J E Hill
- 02-09-17
highly enjoyable, liked this one lots.
This book was my favourite of the series. Plot summary, young queen inherits kingdom in disarray from her psychotic father. She stumbles across deadly secrets a decade old and one question leads to another. tension builds, the malice of her father is palpable. schemes against her instigated by unknown but powerful sources spread their tendrils ever closer to her. And, in neighbouring countries, monarchies are falling. Who can she trust, what is really going on, and will she survive it all. The story is well read too. more please.
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- laura parker
- 09-06-19
good but bad ending
the ending was a disappointment there was no closure on the characters hoping for a follow up
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- Rebecca R
- 28-05-13
Seriously good...
I cannot say strongly enough how much I enjoyed reading this book, and what a relief. I'd just completed the Hunger Games series and needed another to stem the disappointment I'd completed them. Bitterblue was just what I needed, when I needed it. Within two week I'd listened to all three books in the series. This is defiantly my favourite of the three, I found the twists surprising and at no point did I guess what was coming. Well done Kristin Cashore. Are we likely to get a fourth book?
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- Kindle Customer
- 22-02-15
wonderful book
Loved it. Beautifully read. Hope there is another in this series in the future.
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- Nadina Vasileva
- 15-03-13
A worthy closure to a great series
This wonderful series opened the door to a fantastic new world full of marvelous adventures. Perhaps Bitterblue did not quite sweep me off my feet the way Graceling did, but I enjoyed its more contemplative tone and thoughtful heroine. This story was built much more as a mystery compared to Graceling and Fire and certainly made you want to listen to it in one sitting. I will enjoy listening to this series again and I will keep revisiting this beautiful new world!
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- sara crane
- 07-06-18
Good book but poor ending
I’m gutted the end of a three book story ended so blandly , a complete let down.
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- Stephanie
- 08-02-14
Awesome. Simply Awesome.
I'm a 24 year old with a job, a husband and a mortgage. I could be considered (lightly) a grown-up. And I loved it.
I read the first in this series "Graceling" whilst in school, found this on Audible and am waiting for my next credit with baited breath so I can start listening to "Fire".
A really well written book which captures the imagination and engages the emotions. Fab!
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- Chris
- 19-02-15
Very well written fantasy
I didn't enjoy this as much as Graceling! It was a little slow to start as it built its characters but it was never unengaging!
I find Cashore's writing really descriptive and makes the reader really envision the characters - to believe in the characters - to like them even!
The story takes off without the reader knowing it at first and the frustration can be felt as the protagonist really cannot trust anyone! Everyone around her is lying for whatever their reasons!
A very enjoyable story by a talented writer!
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- Annette
- 08-07-13
Amazing!
What made the experience of listening to Bitterblue the most enjoyable?
It was great to see characters from the two previous novels once more, especially Katsa and Po. How do I feel about Cashore’s characters? Attached, as in I seriously hope she reconsiders the ‘trilogy’ idea and produces a fourth book, attached.
I really liked Bitterblue; she’s smart, kind, queenly and brave. I kept pausing to underline passages while reading. Saf was a wonderful ‘hero’ (he was PERFECT) and I am praying for a ‘five years later’ novella to appear one day.
Each book was better than the last… The fact that all three novels had endings to suit their characters, not characters to suit their endings, was a both a source of satisfaction and disappointment.
What does Emma Powell bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
Po's accent, omg, she made me melt! I wish this was a REAL accent!
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