The Bitter Kingdom

Name: The Bitter Kingdom
Rating: 4.607594966888428 (158 reviews)

Rae Carson

Aug 2013 · Girl of Fire and Thorns Book 3 · Sold by Harper Collins

4.6

158 reviews

eBook

464

Pages

Eligible

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About this eBook

“I love this series to pieces and so should you.”—Marie Lu, bestselling author of Warcross

The third book in Rae Carson’s award-winning and New York Times–bestselling trilogy! In the deeply satisfying conclusion, seventeen-year-old sorcerer-queen Elisa travels into the unknown realm of the enemy to win back her true love, save her country, and uncover the final secrets of her destiny. Perfect for fans of Tamora Pierce and Brandon Sanderson.

The champion must not waver. The champion must not fear. The gate of darkness closes.

Elisa is a fugitive. Her enemies have stolen the man she loves, and they await her at the gate of darkness. Her country is on the brink of civil war, her own soldiers ordered to kill her on sight.

Elisa will lead her loyal companions deep into the enemy’s kingdom, a land of ice and snow and vicious magic, to rescue Hector and win back her throne. Her power grows with every step, and the shocking secrets she will uncover could change the course of history.

Don’t miss The Empire of Dreams, Rae Carson’s action-packed return to the world of The Girl of Fire and Thorns!

Ratings and reviews

4.6

158 reviews

Corina Hurst

27 February 2018

The story was good, overall, but fell prey to the common problem of tying loose knots in a rush at the end. Also, SO MANY minor grammatical errors, it was incredibly distracting. I think the series ended well but I wouldn't go out of my way to recommend.

1 person found this review helpful

Kaitlin McKinney

16 March 2019

I don't think I put these books down more than twice after I started them. The final piece of the intricate puzzle Rae Carson weaves left me hungry for more. Her masterful storytelling and less-than-perfect protagonist truly resonate with you. If you need a story to whisk you away to another world, this is your best bet.

4 people found this review helpful

A Google user

28 August 2013

Finally got it, thank you. However, the description is misleading for page amount. I don't know if what is listed is the amount in the hardcopy of the book but the ebook version is about 260-something pages. Just saying description should match and be honest.

5 people found this review helpful

About the author

Rae Carson is the author of two bestselling and award-winning trilogies, as well as the acclaimed stand-alone novels Any Sign of Life and The Empire of Dreams. Her debut, The Girl of Fire and Thorns, was named a William C. Morris Award finalist and an Andre Norton Award finalist. Walk on Earth a Stranger was longlisted for the 2015 National Book Award and won the Western Writers of America Spur Award. Her books tend to contain adventure, magic, and smart girls who make (mostly) smart choices. Originally from California, Rae Carson now lives in Ohio with her husband. www.raecarson.com

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