“Seven Realms, Book 3; The Grey Wolf Throne”

Author: Cinda Williams Chima

~Opening Thoughts~

I wanted so badly to love this book. Unfortunately, in my opinion, this one fell even farther into boredom than the one before it. I had no idea a book could literally go nowhere with the only movement being that of verbal conversation, deadly illnesses, and history lessons. Pretty much half of the book takes place in a single location. (I’m talking a single room, not a building) Slow paced and leaning dangerously towards dull… I don’t know why I’m still reading this series? I want to see the “Evil Villain”/“Possibly Hero” take action! I want to see the Wizards confess to their crimes! (Guilty I say!) The thieves running through the streets are up to something! I want to see soooo much happen!!! With that noted, I will be reading the 4^th and final book, in hopes that all this long dialogue and plotting created will end in a satisfying bang. Just DO IT!

Summary:

“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 life. The costs of his efforts are steep. Still, nothing can prepare him for what he soon discovers: the beautiful, mysterious girl he knew as Rebecca is none other than Raisa ana’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 as good as 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 as 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.”

~In Closing~

Again, I truly wanted to enjoy this book. Save for a few small ambushes from the enemy here and there, the last few chapters did finally peak my interest as our characters decided to take some course of action. For the most part, however, it definitely does a good job of making you feel like you’re a member of the Queens council since you got to listen to EVERYTHING. There is a pinch of mystery thrown within the plot, (“Mystery” Bonus Points!) …although sadly, this tends to get lost or buried beneath political standings. Again, I have no idea why I’m still reading this series, (Oh Yeah! Book 1 was AMAZING) but satisfying or not, making it to the end will be an accomplishment all on its’ own.

* If you’re going to read this series, you have to read it as an imaginary world incredibly rich with politics, and only a few spurts of excitement to keep you intrigued. *

*Click to Read:
“Seven Realms, Book 1; The Demon King”
“Seven Realms, Book 2; The Exiled Queen”
“Seven Realms, Book 3; The Grey Wolf Throne”
“Seven Realms, Book 4; Crimson Crown”