The Gray Wolf Throne

September 8, 2011 Uncategorized 0

The Gray Wolf Throne

Author: Cinda Williams Chima
Publisher: Hyperion
Publication Date: August 30, 2011
Pages: 528
Series: Seven Realms, book three
Source: ARC for blog tour


About the Book: 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 Raisaana’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.


My Thoughts:
Oh. My. Stars. LOVE! Lovelovelovelovelovelovelove. I don’t know how Chima does it but this series just gets better and better! Each book immerses the reader more and more in to the world Chima has created. Seriously. I feel like my heart is invested with the characters and the people. I would so be clan! 

Often times as a series progresses I feel like it loses momentum. Some books begin to feel like “fillers” until the series ends. Not so with the Seven Realms series. The Gray Wolf Throne certainly has me dying to know how it will all turn out but it also felt complete in itself. Yes, there are still huge issues that need to be resolved (which is good since there is another book!) Still, the book has it’s own well developed plot and pacing. 

In this book more than either of the others I loved seeing how the characters have changed and matured. Raisa, Han, Amon, Bird, Dancer… even Micah! None of the characters are exactly as they were at the beginning of the series. I think that is one of the reasons that I get so attached! I’ve feel as though I’ve been with them through the good times and the bad times., through laughter and tears, and all those other corny things people say 😉

My only complaint? I have to wait for book four! 

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