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Capture the Crown
by Jennifer Estep
For my full review, visit my blog at:
http://leahs-books.com/2021/07/02/capture-the-crown/
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book. I am offering my honest opinion voluntarily.
CONTENT WARNING: violence, torture, murder
It’s no secret that I loved the Crown of Shards series, and have been eagerly anticipating this series. Let me tell you: it didn’t disappoint me. This story takes place 16 years after the Crown of Shards series ends, and picks up with Gemma Ripley’s story. She’s all grown up, and … she’s a SPY?
There were so many amazing things to enjoy about this book, and it’s a strong start to a new spin-off series. The world-building is great, with an intriguing magic system and a look into a country that we haven’t gotten to see before. It’s intricately crafted and atmospheric, especially since a good portion of the book takes place in Morta, aka behind enemy lines. My heart was in my throat for so much of the story.
Gemma herself is such a well-developed character — we learn about her past as well as her present, her motivating factors, and so much about her personality. She’s certainly no damsel in distress, instead playing a strong, independent, and brave main character who struggles to forgive herself for some past missteps and is still learning to control her very strong powers. The characters around her are also interesting and well-rounded, and it didn’t feel like any of them were just filler. I’m looking forward to getting to know more of them in future books.
The plot had me absorbed right from the start. There’s mystery, political intrigue, and a slow-burn enemies-to-possibly something more romance that simmers throughout the story. I loved every minute of this book, and flew through it, while simultaneously wishing that there was more of the story. There were battle scenes that were written extremely well, and had me on the edge of my seat. I’m so ready for the next book to be released, and I’ll definitely be watching for it.
http://leahs-books.com/2021/07/02/capture-the-crown/
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book. I am offering my honest opinion voluntarily.
CONTENT WARNING: violence, torture, murder
It’s no secret that I loved the Crown of Shards series, and have been eagerly anticipating this series. Let me tell you: it didn’t disappoint me. This story takes place 16 years after the Crown of Shards series ends, and picks up with Gemma Ripley’s story. She’s all grown up, and … she’s a SPY?
There were so many amazing things to enjoy about this book, and it’s a strong start to a new spin-off series. The world-building is great, with an intriguing magic system and a look into a country that we haven’t gotten to see before. It’s intricately crafted and atmospheric, especially since a good portion of the book takes place in Morta, aka behind enemy lines. My heart was in my throat for so much of the story.
Gemma herself is such a well-developed character — we learn about her past as well as her present, her motivating factors, and so much about her personality. She’s certainly no damsel in distress, instead playing a strong, independent, and brave main character who struggles to forgive herself for some past missteps and is still learning to control her very strong powers. The characters around her are also interesting and well-rounded, and it didn’t feel like any of them were just filler. I’m looking forward to getting to know more of them in future books.
The plot had me absorbed right from the start. There’s mystery, political intrigue, and a slow-burn enemies-to-possibly something more romance that simmers throughout the story. I loved every minute of this book, and flew through it, while simultaneously wishing that there was more of the story. There were battle scenes that were written extremely well, and had me on the edge of my seat. I’m so ready for the next book to be released, and I’ll definitely be watching for it.