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Jennifer Estep – A Crown of Shards Series Reading Order

July 25, 2019 By Maryse Leave a Comment

Β <— NEW FANTASY SERIES ALERT!!!Β And I think this could fit a few of our “in the mood for” genre lists!! πŸ˜€

Michele G: …for my fantasy lovers out there, I just finished Kill the Queen by Jennifer Estep. It was soooo good! It’s the first in a new series by her and has a really strong cast of characters. I listened to the audiobook and it was outstanding!

Tessa:Β Kill the Queen by Jennifer Estep <—Β This is the one I got from San Diego and OMG, so goooooood! This has been a hectic week so I’m still not done, but it’s not the book’s fault. The action is fast-paced. The only slow was waiting for the massacre to start. lol But, all the talk and such beforehand actually matters later, even the minor stuff. I love that nothing was actually wasted.

Michele G: I loved Kill the Queen!

Maryse: Book #3 is already up for preorder! πŸ™‚ And the cover is AMAZINGGGGG!!!!

Nay: Oh, wow, Maryse–that cover IS amazing!!

About book #1:

Gladiator meets Game of Thrones: a royal woman becomes a skilled warrior to destroy her murderous cousin, avenge her family, and save her kingdom in this first entry in a dazzling fantasy epic from the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Elemental Assassin seriesβ€”an enthralling tale that combines magic, murder, intrigue, adventure, and a hint of romance.

In a realm where one’s magical power determines one’s worth, Lady Everleigh’s lack of obvious ability relegates her to the shadows of the royal court of Bellona, a kingdom steeped in gladiator tradition. Seventeenth in line for the throne, Evie is nothing more than a ceremonial fixture, overlooked and mostly forgotten.

But dark forces are at work inside the palace. When her cousin Vasilia, the crown princess, assassinates her mother the queen and takes the throne by force, Evie is also attacked, along with the rest of the royal family. Luckily for Evie, her secret immunity to magic helps her escape the massacre.

Forced into hiding to survive, she falls in with a gladiator troupe. Though they use their talents to entertain and amuse the masses, the gladiators are actually highly trained warriors skilled in the art of war, especially Lucas Sullivan, a powerful magier with secrets of his own. Uncertain of her futureβ€”or if she even has oneβ€”Evie begins training with the troupe until she can decide her next move.

But as the bloodthirsty Vasilia exerts her power, pushing Bellona to the brink of war, Evie’s fate becomes clear: she must become a fearsome gladiator herself . . . and kill the queen.

READING ORDER:

  • Kill the Queen (A Crown of Shards Novel Book 1)
  • Protect the Prince (A Crown of Shards Novel Book 2)
  • Crush the King (A Crown of Shards Novel Book 3)Β – March 17th 2020

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