As the personal lives, loves, and betrayals of the three queens are manipulated by their supporting factions, the intricate machinations of the plot never overwhelm the vivid, complicated characters of the queens and those closest to them while it’s impossible not to sympathize with each, it is equally difficult to root for any of them. Blake has constructed an insular, all-white, matriarchal society from convincing intimate details. Although kindhearted Mirabella shows some reluctance to kill, both headstrong Arsinoe and abused Katherine are more than ready to employ any tactic to live.and win. But this time only the elemental Mirabella has yet displayed any power, as the naturalist Arsinoe and poisoner Katherine are deemed weak and giftless. The opener to a pitch-black epic fantasy series horrifically upends the bonds of sisterhood.Įvery generation, magically gifted triplet girls are born to rule Fennbirn, and it is the duty of each young queen to try to murder the others once they come of age.
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