The Bitter Kingdom
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"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!
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Rae Carson. (2013). The Bitter Kingdom. HarperCollins.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Rae Carson. 2013. The Bitter Kingdom. HarperCollins.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Rae Carson, The Bitter Kingdom. HarperCollins, 2013.
MLA Citation (style guide)Rae Carson. The Bitter Kingdom. HarperCollins, 2013.
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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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"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!
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"What a conclusion to a spellbinding trilogy! The Bitter Kingdom cements Rae Carson as one of the best fantasy authors to grace the shelves. I love this series to pieces, and so should you." — Marie Lu, New York Times best-selling author of the Legend trilogy
"The perfect conclusion to one of the most brilliant modern YA fantasies on the market today. Readers will love this whole series, and while I didn't want to leave Elisa's world, The Bitter Kingdom hits all the right notes. This is YA fantasy as it should be." — Beth Revis, author of the nationally best-selling Across the Universe
"Action-packed ... excellent ... with terrific world-building and character development. ... Also tackles classic fantasy tropes, springing off into unusual and refreshing directions....Carson brings her series to an end with a thrilling climax." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"A smashing ending to a trilogy that ...developed into the stellar journey of a girl who would be queen." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"This is a spell-binding book. It is not often that all three books in a series are equally enthralling. Those who love Tamora Pierce and Kristen Cashore will love the tales of Elisa." — Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
"This is that rare series in which each volume is better than the last. ... An action-packed and thoughtful end to an ambitious series." — Horn Book Magazine
"Elisa continues to be a heroine worth rooting for ... and by the fairy-tale ending, readers will have no doubt that her newly formed empire will thrive. ... An altogether satisfying conclusion to an entertaining trilogy." — School Library Journal
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The action-packed conclusion to Carson’s excellent trilogy opens hard on the heels of 2012’s The Crown of Embers: young Queen Elisa and her companions trek into enemy territory to rescue the man she loves, while a traitor back home attempts to overthrow her. Elisa’s journeys take her to the wintry lands of Invierne, where she hopes to destroy the source of the Inviernos’ magic and bargain for peace; to the Basajuan desert, where only her most audacious plans have any chance to stop the war; and home to try to regain her throne through wits and political skill. The plot takes time to gather momentum, but Carson moves the story along with terrific world-building and character development. She also tackles classic fantasy tropes, springing off into unusual and refreshing directions that reinforce her story. Elisa learns to wield the full power of the Godstone, but it’s her brains, courage, and ability to inspire people that continue to bring her success. Carson brings her series to an end with a thrilling climax, but readers will hope more adventures lie ahead. Ages 13–up. Agent: Holly Root, Waxman Leavell Literary Agency.
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Gr 8 Up-Elisa, teenaged Queen of Joya d'Arena and Godstone bearer, leads her small but fiercely loyal group of friends and protectors in pursuit of her enemies, who have taken Hector, the man whom she's finally admitted she loves. The journey takes her into the heart of the Invierno lands, where she discovers their terrible secrets. She also experiences loss, betrayal, and the pain of making impossible decisions, and she learns to trust her instincts, intellect, and magic. Elisa continues to be a heroine worth rooting for as she grows in both physical and emotional strength, and by the fairy-tale ending, readers will have no doubt that her newly formed empire will thrive. Supporting characters and setting are equally compelling. The fast-paced story is filled with action and violence, as well as a few sexual situations that take place mostly offstage. An altogether satisfying conclusion to an entertaining trilogy.-Mara Alpert, Los Angeles Public Library
Copyright 2013 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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This trilogy ender (The Girl of Fire and Thorns; The Crown of Embers, rev. 1/13) begins with Queen Elisa on the run, her kingdom both overtaken by a usurper and threatened by invasion from the seemingly unstoppable Invierne, most of whom can access the same Godstone magic that makes Elisa unique among her people. Political goals align, for the moment, with her personal mission to rescue love interest and former Royal Guard captain Hector. Doing so brings her deep into Invierne territory, and she attempts to broker a treaty with them, hoping that it will be the key to retaking her kingdom. This book suffers a bit from all the survival drama of Elisa and co. running around in the wilderness while the political intrigues spin their wheels. However, once the gang reaches Invierne, Carson's skills kick in to deliver a satisfying wrap-up to the series' complex web of plot lines. This is that rare series in which each volume is better than the last, particularly in regard to Elisa's characterization. Here we see her come into her own considerable strength, which stems from a realistic combination of smarts, stubbornness, and grueling hard work and makes her an admirable leader, a position that her relationship with Hector, romantic and yearning as it is, never undercuts. An action-packed and thoughtful end to an ambitious series. claire e. gross(Copyright 2013 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)
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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...
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