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The Bitter Kingdom

The Bitter Kingdom

FantasyYoung Adult
Pages
464
Published
2013
Language
English

Synopsis

Queen Elisa must lead a small band of companions into the heart of an enemy kingdom to rescue the man she loves. As she faces ancient magic and political betrayal, she has to master her own power to save her people from a looming war. This final chapter of the trilogy follows her journey from a reluctant heir to a confident ruler.

Prose complexity
5/10

Vibe

AdventurousTenseInspiring
QuestComing of AgeReluctant HeroBetrayalCourt Intrigue

Genres

Fantasy Young Adult High Fantasy YA Fantasy Romance Epic Fantasy

About the author

R
Rae Carson

Rae Carson (born 1973) is an American fantasy writer. Her debut novel, The Girl of Fire and Thorns, was published in 2011. It was a finalist for the William C. Morris YA Award and the Andre Norton Award, and it was the winner of the Ohioana Book Award for Young Adult Literature. It was also selected as 2012 Top Ten Best Fiction for Young Adults by Young Adult Library Services Association. The series was a New York Times bestseller. Her books have also been translated into languages around the...

Characters

Queen ElisaProtagonist

The central character who must lead a small band of companions into enemy territory to rescue the man she loves and master her own power to save her people.

All characters in The Bitter Kingdom

Frequently asked questions

  • What is the order of the crown of embers series?

    The Crown of Embers series includes "The Girl of Fire and Thorns," "The Crown of Embers," and "The Bitter Kingdom." "The Bitter Kingdom" is the third and final book in the trilogy.

  • Is The Bitter Kingdom part of a series?

    Yes, The Bitter Kingdom is the third and final book in the Girl of Fire and Thorns trilogy. It concludes the story of Elisa.

  • What kind of book is The Bitter Kingdom?

    The Bitter Kingdom is a young adult fantasy novel. It features adventure, political intrigue, and the development of its protagonist into a leader.

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