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Crown of Three #3

by J.D. Rinehart

Toronië wordt verscheurd door oorlog. Het lot van het land is in handen van de drie koningskinderen Elodie, Gulf en Tarlan, die volgens een oude voorspelling voorbestemd zijn om samen in vrede te regeren als drie sterren verschijnen aan de hemel. Maar de voorspelling is niet uitgekomen. Tarlan zag zijn broer Gulf van een brandende toren vallen tijdens een confrontatie met hun vader, tiran Brutan. Dat kan hij onmogelijk overleefd hebben, zelfs met zijn speciale krachten. Tarlan is er bovendien van overtuigd dat Elodie haar familie verraden heeft. Zonder hoop op beterschap wil hij zijn ploegje wilde dieren verlaten en naar het noorden trekken. Maar niet alles is wat het lijkt...
J.D. Rinehart is een pseudoniem voor Graham Edwards. Wanneer hij niet aan het schrijven is, bezoekt hij kastelen, kijkt hij naar films of gaat hij wandelen met zijn hond. Hij woont in Nottinghamshire, Groot-Brittannië.

Genres: Fantasy, Middle Grade, Fiction, Magic, Adventure, Childrens

493 pages, Unknown Binding

About the author

J.D. Rinehart is the pseudonym used by author Graham Edwards to write the middle grade series The Crown of Three.

Read his blog post on the series here: https://graham-edwards.com/2016/01/26...

Reviews

[Kay · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm not crying, you're crying.

This series is for anyone who has waited for The Winds of Winter for the past eight years - it may be for kids, but it's not *really* for kids. Maybe some precocious kiddos could enjoy this, but I would recommend this for anyone who like gritty, gruesome yet optimistic fantasy series that have actually been finished have wonderfully delineated characters with some absolutely breathtaking and original magic systems.

Some time, I'll review these books properly, but for now - well, you'll just have to take my word for it.

[Sam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Povedené zakončení této trilogie. Autor splnil mé očekávání a ještě k tomu přidal něco navíc, takže jsem spokojená :o)

[Iris · Rating 3 out of 5]

*3.5

[Layla · Rating 4 out of 5]

Een goed vervolg op het verhaal. Je kunt Elodie, Tarlan en Gulf goed volgen. Wel vind ik het jammer dat je per hoofdstuk moet switchen van hoofdpersoon en dus moet je bij elk hoofdstuk opnieuw even stoppen met lezen om weer even na te denken over hoe het met die persoon gaat. Dit is tegelijk ook een pluspunt, omdat de personages niet naar de achtergrond verdwijnen en je telkens weet hoe het met ze gaat. Het verhaal is zo geschreven dat je denkt dat je weet wat er gaat gebeuren, maar dat het dan toch anders loopt. Zo blijf je benieuwd wat er gaat komen. Ik vind dit verhaal ook een fijn doorleesverhaal. Verder vind ik het verhaal goed geschreven en vooral niet langdradig.

[Ariel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hey fellow readers! I'm super excited to tell you all about "A Kingdom Rises," this amazing book full of magic, battles, and family secrets. It's like a super cool adventure that you won't want to miss!

So, the story is all about this ancient prophecy that says when three stars appear, triplets will become rulers, and peace will come to the land. The triplets are Gulph, Tarlan, and Elodie. Sounds pretty epic, right? But here's the twist – it looks like the prophecy might not have worked out like everyone thought.

Tarlan, one of the triplets, saw his brother Gulph fall from a burning tower. I know, that sounds super intense! Tarlan thinks Gulph couldn't have survived, even with his special powers. And guess what? He's not too sure about his sister Elodie either. He thinks she might be a traitor who wanted the throne all to herself.

Now, Tarlan is feeling super lost and is about to give up on everything, even his pack of wild animals! He's ready to head north and leave it all behind. But you know what they say, appearances can be deceiving. In a world full of magic and tricks, figuring out what's true can be really tricky and dangerous.

I love how this book is like a mix of battles, magic, and secrets. It's like "Game of Thrones on a mellow day," whatever that means. The story is so exciting, and you never know what's going to happen next!

If you're into epic adventures, magical worlds, and trying to uncover family secrets, then "A Kingdom Rises" is the book for you. It's like going on a rollercoaster of emotions and surprises. So, grab the book and get ready for a thrilling ride in a land of fantasy and magic! 🚀✨

[Cindy Mitchell *Kiss the Book* · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rinehart, J.D. Kingdom Rises (Crown of Three #2), 432 pages. Aladdin (Simon), 2017. $19. Language: G; Mature Content: G; Violence: PG (fantasy violence).

After the great battle, Tarlan has retreated in sorrow and confusion. He saw Gulph die during that battle and he is sure that Elodie has betrayed them all. Not only doe Tarlan have a lot to learn and faith to grow, but all three triplets have heroics to complete before they might finally defeat the last of the many evil forces arrayed against them.

Rinehart continues on a complicated, great-neck pace that melds well into a solid whole. While there doesn’t seem to be a need for a further title, fans will be left desiring much more.

EL, MS – ESSENTIAL. Cindy, Library Teacher
https://kissthebook.blogspot.com/2017...

[Tessa McMillan · Rating 3 out of 5]

While Elodie is imprisoned by Lord Vicerin, she uses her powers to summon dead warriors Vicerin had killed. With the dead’s help, she and her friends escape and fight their way to Melchior & troops loyal to the triplets. Meanwhile, Gulph wakes up from his fatal jump into the chasm fully healed by Celestis’s waters. Returning to Celestis, Gulph overthrows Lady Redina and leads Celestis’s inhabitants up to Idilliam. Tarlan soon arrives to fly Gulph and their mother to Elodie. Together the siblings lead an army of local men, the dead, and animals to contend with a new invading force and Vicerin.

The final book in the Crown of Three series resolves all the countless calamities the siblings have endured. But a new, internal problem arises with Tarlan. At the beginning of this novel both Elodie and Gulph have accepted their royal roles. Tarlan, however, can’t quite accept his part in the prophecy. The constant fighting, the loss of his animal friends, and his uncomfortable human interactions cause Tarlan to fly away from his life. When Tarlan finally lands, he runs into Captain Leom: one of the men who smuggled Tarlan and his siblings away so they could have a chance to fulfill the prophecy. Realizing the realm needs his help and that Tarlan can’t run away from his destiny, Tarlan accepts his royal life and reunites with Elodie and Gulph. At times the plot gets muddled with three perspectives of the same event and drawn out wars, but the story gets back on track to create a clean, satisfactory finish. A complex, captivating trilogy any fantasy fan would enjoy.

(Review found on Children's Compass Chronicle: childrenscompasschronicle.blogspot.com)

[Olivia · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was quite well-written (like the others books in this series), but sometimes the story just seemed a little bit rushed and unrealistic to me (I know it's fantasy, but sometimes there were moments that were just too unrealistic). I loved the overall story and characters, but I kinda wish the book would be a bit longer because I feel like we could've gotten more time with the characters that were introduced in the first and second book and were only back at the end of this book. The epilogue was amazing and really beautiful. Overall this book is great, but I feel like the story was a little bit rushed at times.

[AiM · Rating 2 out of 5]

Maybe because I read this book before reading the first or second one, I lost interest really quickly (page 52 when one of the main characters were summoning ghosts). But the good thing is, it can stand as a standalone. I liked the setting like oh the prophecy failed, but from the get-go I can see the emotions weren't pulled off very well. If you're going to quit and walk away from your kingdom and your army that you led to battle, shouldn't you feel more heart-wrenched? The descriptions were superficial and empty. At least the prologue was good.

[Katrin · Rating 2 out of 5]

I still do not understand, who is the audience for this book.. it is too bloody for young readers, and certainly not for adults - I mean, just please do not compare it to Game of Thrones... I just could not enjoy it, I got to the end only skipping through another twist, another win for the 13-year-old triplets who somehow survive battle after battle against grown soldiers. The magic part was well written and the concept of the three realms good.
All in all, not recommending it.

[P.M. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the conclusion of a trilogy. It was a satisfying ending and tied up all the loose threads. I really liked the triplets (Gulph, Elodie, and Tarlan). I was sorry that Elodie lost her best friend Samial but that is a price one pays in war. I just wish there had been more interaction with Tarlan's pack.

[Gabrielle Chase]

This was an interesting book. It was shocking at some parts. Firce in others. It was Shocking to see how 3 siblings could act so differently but seem so the same really. Its a really good book. I have to admit this is the only book I have read in the series. I haven't read Book one or two yet. You should read it though its really good.

[Lire-une-passion · Rating 5 out of 5]

"En résumé, une trilogie que je ne peux que vous conseiller de découvrir à votre tour. Une plume prenante, un univers maîtrisé, des personnages attachants, une intrigue addictive. Bref, tout est là pour plaire aux férus de fantasy. Bien plus complexe qu'on ne le pense, cet univers pourrait en surprendre plus d'un."

http://lire-une-passion.weebly.com/fa...

[Caitlin Lopez Rogers · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this series!!

[Patricia · Rating 4 out of 5]

At last the trilogy concludes. It just seemed to take forever to resolve every little thing.

[Emma · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5*

[Cristy Benoit · Rating 3 out of 5]

This trilogy was very good.

[Mustapha Shaaraoui · Rating 5 out of 5]

2nd Best Book Ever (the other is Harry Potter)

So good! I loved it. If you hate it, you may be a non-human!Theres so much action and just... it’s the best

[Joy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really good!

[Anouk · Rating 3 out of 5]

I thought I’d give this book 2 stars because the middle was SO boring but the end made up for it. Also there was no need to hurt me like that with the epilogue. Why would you do that to me

[Lizzy Meester · Rating 5 out of 5]

literally an amazing book. one of the best books ive read in a long time.

[Cunfuzzled_Fennec · Rating 4 out of 5]

The end was kinda confusing, but otherwise a decent book.

[Damiensbookcorner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dit was een heel mooi eind van de reeks. Alle verhaallijnen die voor mij afgerond moesten zijn zijn afgerond.

[Hannah Belyea · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tarlan abandons his pack and people after believing his brother to be dead at the hands of Brutan; Gulph leads a revolution deep within the lost realm; and together, Elodie and her family and allies lead a grandiose battle against coming invaders to save their kingdoms once and for all! Rinehart will have fans cheering and goosebumps racing up their spines with this exhilarating finale to a fantastic trilogy! Even when the triplets are reunited, can their combined powers and people stand a chance against such powerful magic?!

[RedFoxBookworm · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was an amazing end to the series. I loved these books so much, and the series makes one of my favorite serieses. ❤

[☆⊹˚₊ maryam ₊˚⊹☆ · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5!