The Blood Queen (The Lore of Life Book 3)

I was pleasantly surprised by how Kendare Blake managed to not only expand the world but to also give us more backstory on Jules and the lore of the island. Two Dark Reigns picks up where we last saw the sisters. Mirabella and Arsinoe on the mainland and Katharine on Fennbirn as the Queen. Jules herself is back on the island and is tugged along with two other girls who believe she is the key to ending the reign of Katharine and finally putting a stop to the long reign of Queens.

But something or someone wants Mirabella and Arsinoe back on the island. And dead bodies are starting to appear. Something bad is happening in Fennbirn. First off, I liked how Kendare wanted to expand the world with new locations and a bigger map I love maps in fantasy novels as well as going more into detail about the lore surrounding Fennbirn and the Blue Queen.

When books, particularly fantasy and sci-fi books start to expand in their worldbuilding, I get so excited to see many new things. It's part of why I liked Two Dark Reigns more. The characters themselves were just as good. I mentioned this before in my reviews of the previous two books and I'll say it again: Mirabella is hands-down my favorite sister out of all of them. She is the more mature and kind sister that genuinely wants the best for them. She's kind to a fault, and that's what I love about her. Arsinoe and Katharine are also great characters as well.

Arsinoe finally has a purpose in this book and she really steps up in parts of the book. My complaint I had with Arsinoe was that I never really understood her relevancy to the plot and was mainly used for Jules' growth. But finally, she has a purpose while also breaking the status quo and gender norms when she is on the mainland. Jules and Katharine are next and I was surprised by their growth. Jules was always an enigma to me because like Arsinoe, I didn't really understand how relevant she was going to be for the plot.

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In this story, she has growth and a purpose. Her story is one of the many shining aspects of Two Dark Reigns.

After the second book, she's become fiercer than ever while fighting literal darkness inside of her. You want to not like her because of who she has become but you still like her because she is a different person who strikes fear in the eyes of the people. Plot-wise, I really liked it a lot. It's hard for me to describe how much I loved it without giving away too many spoilers, but I do like the progression on the characters, the rebellion, and the genuine curiosity I get from reading more about the lore. There's something about this series that I love and it would have to be the overall mystery of the island and the lore.

I find it so fascinating. One negative thing I will have to say is that while I liked the world building, I wished there was more to it. I know Fennbirn is the major setting for the series, but we are given the opportunity to see outside of Fennbirn. There was some backstory regarding one country, but not enough.

Also, there are way too many damn characters to keep track of. It's like one of those plays or stories your literature teachers forced to read in high school and college where there are a lot of characters and you lose track of who was who. There is a glossary at the beginning, but there was still too many characters. Verdict Two Dark Reigns is probably my favorite book in this series so far. That might change when the last book is released, but Two Dark Reigns is a really good book.

Thanks for reading my review! View all 3 comments. Definitely my least favourite in the series so far. Nothing really happened in this one until the very end and the rest of the book was pretty slow. I can't wait to see how the story wraps up in the final book though! I really don't know how they're going to get out of this with a happy ending! View all 7 comments. Not a big fan of this one unfortunately: Woah, it took me forever to get through this book. I guess life just got in the way, then I lost my reading motivation a bit, then I had to slip in one of my favourites because I really don't know.

This one couldn't grip me as much as the first two did but I think that also was due to my "kind of slump" half way through. So, I'm giving it a solid 3 stars and am definitely looking forward to reading the conclusion of this series. I haven't been this excited for a book in a while now, I seriously can't wait for this!!! OMG view spoiler [what will happen to the queens after they escape to the mainland?

And what is the 'mainland' actually like? Different countries sprawling across the land or just one kingdom? Plus are the queens' parents really still alive? I highly doubt it, though Is it even possible that Julie is a Warrior Queen? What is the unexpected rebellion anyway? Secondly, allow me to pimp my Three Dark Crowns fanart: What I want from this book: This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Long live Queen Katherine and welcome a new queen into the mix of madness. This review contains spoilers for the previous two books of the series.

This series honestly just keeps getting better. It's so dark and twisted now! I was not expecting such fantastically macabre things from a ya fantasy about competitive queens. So the third book opens with a mini history lesson, which was fun. I love when we get dark pasts that affect the present. That historical thread was probably one of my favourite aspects of this novel. It made the whole story level up and created a new, intriguing dynamic.

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I was so frustrated for Arsinoe that it took so long to convince people she wasn't just dreaming. It should just be common knowledge that if you dream something more than once you need to accept it as the message it inevitably is. At the end of the second book, here's where we stand: Oh, and he's still Kat's right-hand man. Even though it's his fault she's possessed.

I don't get that. She's definitely my favourite queen because she grumbles about everything, hates wearing dresses, and refuses to show affection. Billy is devoted to her no matter what, and it's interesting to see the interaction between his family and the exiled queens but it doesn't pack much of a punch. It's mostly just filler - a diversion before we get to the good stuff. I thoroughly enjoyed imagining the tea parties, though.

I've always loved Mira's feisty-ness but it seems paled a little here. Possibly because, on the mainland, her powers are somewhat muted. It's like she's lost a little piece of herself, and I liked how that was reflected in her behaviour. It made me a little sad, though.

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Katherine is becoming more and more badass and I love it but I wish she'd embrace it more. She's still trying to Do The Right Thing but she's got these evil queens circling around inside her so things keep going awry. I kinda wish she'd just accept it and go total Evil Queen. I guess it's good that there's hope for redemption, though. She's pretty tough so it's interesting to see how she approaches the suggestion and still maintains her integrity. Camden is kinda my favourite part of Jules, though.

I'm just so jealous because I want my own mountain cat to be my bff and claw my enemies to shreds when they deserve it. I love the animals in this book. I want an exotic pet. Peitiryr of the Terrible Name is still an annoying little brown-noser who is more of a lapdog than an equal.

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I honestly don't know what Kat sees in him. Also if I, as a reader, am supposed to be enamoured with this guy? Honestly the only fella I'm digging in this series is Billy, and even he doesn't have quite enough pull to make me swoon. Piet- you know what, I'm just gonna call him P-Diddy- P-Diddy spends most of this book running around telling Kat what to do but backing down meekly when she objects.

I just do not like that guy. Did I mention the series is getting darker? I mean, there are some gruesome things, and people die and stuff. It can get messy. I'm such a psycho. But I love that this is so dark and twisted and nothing is safe and I have absolutely no idea how this is going to end. There was less magic in this one but I feel like that aspect was just the calm before the storm, and I sense the final book is going to be one epic finale. I'm so excited for magical showdowns. I love the way this series is written. It always takes me a few pages to get into the present tense, but once I'm there it's such an easy read.

There's always something happening. This series isn't slowing down and I'll be anxiously awaiting the fourth book! In the meantime I'll have to track down the short stories. With massive thanks to Pan MacMillan Australia for my advanced copy! It fits in so well wit the others in the series and it looks so dark and mysterious. I can't wait to read it! Sep 08, Shaun Hutchinson rated it it was amazing. Sep 12, Miia rated it it was amazing Shelves: Um excuse me how dare you end it like that?

Well, that was disappointing. I feel like I'm pushing at this 3 stars cause I didn't hate it but it also didn't really do much for me I've found her kind of whiny since the beginning and I was rooting for Mirabella and Joseph to end up together, but then he got killed off hmph. This book was just way too much Jules and a lot of Arisone who I find to be boring.

Her dreams of Daphne and The Blue Queen would have been a good novella but I felt like it didn't move this plot along at all until towards the end there's a "reveal" which I don't think is actually that mind blowing. There just felt like a whole lot of nothing going on in this book. Even the climax fight felt anticlimactic.

Which, maybe it's just me, but I guess I didn't realize she became so bad ass in the second book because of the dead queens' powers. I felt like this book had to spend a lot of time just explaining that. I'll still read the hopefully last book, but I'm not that excited about this series anymore unfortunately. I really hope the last book gets back to the sisters fighting and trying to kill each other, cause I sure do miss that.

I have a couple ideas of how I think the series might end, but I can't decide how I'd want it to end. Sep 29, The Enchanted Library rated it it was amazing. There's a rumour explaining that the book of this title is: And the last book is rumoured to be: View all 10 comments. No words that will make any sense, at least. My mind is just a series of images and exclamations of surprise, dismay, and general anxiety. This book was SO worth the wait. And there are new forces to be reckoned, which are scary and mysterious and horrifying I still cannot pick a favorite, because even when they a Ooohh wraths.

I still cannot pick a favorite, because even when they are crazy or even mean, I love them all. I love these characters so much. They are so realistic, distinguished, interesting and three-dimensional; and throughout the story, they stay true to character but never, ever become predictable. Kendare Blake weaves a tale so twisted, so complex in ways, but also old as time and classic in others. There are elements of classic epic fantasy, and elements of grimdark; and yes, it is another tale about queens and a throne, and yet it is completely original and unique, as are its characters and the world she has created.

Fennbirn manages to be nightmarish and fascinating; a place to escape and a place that feels like home; something to fight, and something to fight for. It takes a premise that sounds like many others and runs with it in a completely new, unexpected, charming and yet surprisingly dark direction, and I LOVE IT. This is, to me, one of the best series I have read to date.

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Now I just have to wait one more year for its completion. And I have no doubt that once again, it will be worth the wait. Read this review and others on my blog: The whole book was an entertaining, nail-biting experience. It was well-written and fast-paced, never a lull in action or forward plot progression. The story itself is an interesting one. The concept of three tr Read this review and others on my blog: The concept of three triplet queens is fascinating, as is the idea that only one can survive to rule.

With Catherine on the thrown, Mirabella and Arsinoe are supposed to be dead. Arsinoe is given information that takes her and Mirabella out of hiding. All the while, things get heated up with a rogue renegade. I always found her character enthralling. She's a powerful force to be reckoned with, and she starts to show her power in this book.

I appreciated her imperfections--her power comes with flaws of its own, which manifest in different ways. The queens--all three of them--are amazingly written. They're all very unique and captured in vivid detail. Her malicious streak and the battles she's waging within make for a captivating read. The ending of book had me on the end of my seat. Of course now I'm anxious for the next book to come out. I want to know! The Lore of Life Book 3 Paperback: Be the first to review this item Amazon Best Sellers Rank: Don't have a Kindle? Try the Kindle edition and experience these great reading features: Share your thoughts with other customers.

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