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The Wardbreaker #3
Crown of the Queen
Book 3 in the upcoming WARDBREAKER series.
For those of you who want to make sure you don't want to miss the exciting sequel from the author who brought you the Obsidian Order series. Crown of the Queen will pick the story up where Soul of the Storm left off, a full synopsis will be available after book 2 in the series releases.
The Wardbreaker Series is a fast paced urban fantasy by an author constantly praised for bringing a touch of freshness to the genre. If you're looking for great action, fantastic characters, and a twisting story that's not without it's romance, scroll up and pre-order now!
For those of you who want to make sure you don't want to miss the exciting sequel from the author who brought you the Obsidian Order series. Crown of the Queen will pick the story up where Soul of the Storm left off, a full synopsis will be available after book 2 in the series releases.
The Wardbreaker Series is a fast paced urban fantasy by an author constantly praised for bringing a touch of freshness to the genre. If you're looking for great action, fantastic characters, and a twisting story that's not without it's romance, scroll up and pre-order now!
162 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 26, 2020
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About the author
Katerina Martinez
92 books520 followersKaterina Martinez is a widely known author who writes supernatural fiction with a creepy, thrilling, and romantic bent. A veteran of many years of writing, she is the author of Dark Siren, the first book in the breakout Half-Lich Trilogy which became an instant bestseller in 2016. She continues to expand her back-list with books such as Wings of Light, and Heart of the Thief, and Night Hunter - three series starters that all take place in the same world.
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October 13, 2021
4.5 I can't put this series down!
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It's actually getting better and better, can't wait for the next one!
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It's actually getting better and better, can't wait for the next one!
March 27, 2020
I am fairly new to this author, but I have loved everything I’ve read so far including this third book in the Wardbreaker series. Izzy is such a delight, and I admit that I didn’t like Axel at first, but he’s really grown on me. I love how Izzy and friends are just a great team, and they seem to be able to do just about anything. And, I really, really want to know more about Becket! This book is jam-packed with action, and the end was like “whoa!” This series never leads you were you expect, and you love the journey there. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series! Highly recommend! I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.
March 29, 2020
Putting the FUN in dysfunctional. Nothing in Izzy’s life has ever been easy. Why should this be any different? Keeping her ragtag troupe of misfits all pulling in the same direction often feels like herding cats. Pointless? Thankless? Impossible? All of the above? Some days. Now that she’s broken the wards to free the Drowned Queen’s scroll, Izzy just needs to be able to read it. A feat that’s going to take the collective skills, wit, and luck of their entire gang. This story held me in thrall. I couldn’t read it fast enough to find out what would happen next. And what happened means I’m dying to get my hands on the next book in this series. I’ve said it before, and I’m sure I’ll be saying it again and again with this author’s amazing work: "Nooooooo!!!!!!" she wails into the night like a dying banshee. “You can’t leave me there.”
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author.
April 4, 2020
The Wardbreaker series is turning out to be very entertaining. I am a newer fan of Katerina and she has not failed to transport me to a different world each time. I really enjoy her writing style and how she writes her characters.
In Crown Of The Queen, Izzy is back. They have alot going on. We have some reveals, lots of challenges, and my favorite thing to read in books, banter. Finally something else happens as well, it does involve Axel!! I was looking forward to this.
The characters and their dynamic is what makes this series so fun I think. Their personalities and abilities and banter just make this series for me. I love the main leads, but all of them together just is entertaining.
So if you like a good action series with witty fun characters, a great plot, nice pace and just a really good read. Found the series for you!!
In Crown Of The Queen, Izzy is back. They have alot going on. We have some reveals, lots of challenges, and my favorite thing to read in books, banter. Finally something else happens as well, it does involve Axel!! I was looking forward to this.
The characters and their dynamic is what makes this series so fun I think. Their personalities and abilities and banter just make this series for me. I love the main leads, but all of them together just is entertaining.
So if you like a good action series with witty fun characters, a great plot, nice pace and just a really good read. Found the series for you!!
April 1, 2020
Another fab read from this author that once again I just could not put down! Izzy and her gang are back for more continuous adventures with this awesome storyline! An exciting fun read full of witty banter, action and some hot hot hot chemistry and that ending!! Throw in some surprises and some shocking revels and you will be hooked like the rest of us! Read in order and you will not be disappointed!
April 13, 2020
Crown of the Queen continues Katerina Martinez's Wardbreak series. This is book three in the series and the author picks up where book two left off with Izzy and her friends/team trying to figure out what is on the Drowned Queen's secret scroll that they stole. Things are quiet right now, but they won't remain so. The time has come to step up and either find someone who has Aetherglass or someone who can make it for them because regardless of what path you take...finding it or having someone make it...it won't be easy.
Crown of the Queen, overall, is a good addition to the series. The author fills the book with some pretty tense situations as you wonder what will happen? Will they find what they are looking for? How will they get out of this particular situation? And...the heated question of...WHEN will the heated temptation between Izzy and Axle finally be too much for them to resist? The storyline focuses mostly on Izzy, but I'm really wanting to know more about Becket. He's treated more or less like a nonessential character unless it's for certain situations, but there is more to him than meets the eye and I'd love to delve deeper into it.
I enjoyed this book, but there are some elements of it that I found to be rather disappointing. When Izzy crosses paths with someone that she thought that she would never see again I become disappointed in her. I understand her issues, and I understand to an extent why the author would include it in the book (to make the character more realistic), I still find Izzy's behavior childish. I can honestly relate to her concerning her emotions, but it was not the time nor the place for any of it. Another issue I had with this book is when Izzy has an issue with the person she is copying. What was the reasoning for pointing out the "insufficiencies" for that person when in the end they were by no means of use to the storyline? It played no part, so I felt that it was truly irrelevant to even be mentioned unless it would have been helpful in some sort. I also feel like the author played up Danvers "problem" as it turned out to be pretty anti-climactic. I was lead to believe that there would be danger in connection to her situation, but that was settled within two pages. So...was there really any TRUE danger to speak of? Without the intervention of a certain character...probably, but with the intervention of that character...the situation is diffused too quickly. The last complaint I have...the connection to the title...it doesn't come until the VERY end. I like for a book title connection to at the latest be made before or around the middle of the book.
All in all, I am rating this book 4 out of 5 stars. The book overall is a good addition to the series, but I felt that there were pieces and parts that either could have been added to elevate the story more or that certain parts could have been removed as they really didn't add to the storyline but ended up taking away from it. If you enjoyed the first two in this series then I encourage you to pick this book up as it does hold some truly thrilling information and a couple of surprises.
Crown of the Queen, overall, is a good addition to the series. The author fills the book with some pretty tense situations as you wonder what will happen? Will they find what they are looking for? How will they get out of this particular situation? And...the heated question of...WHEN will the heated temptation between Izzy and Axle finally be too much for them to resist? The storyline focuses mostly on Izzy, but I'm really wanting to know more about Becket. He's treated more or less like a nonessential character unless it's for certain situations, but there is more to him than meets the eye and I'd love to delve deeper into it.
I enjoyed this book, but there are some elements of it that I found to be rather disappointing. When Izzy crosses paths with someone that she thought that she would never see again I become disappointed in her. I understand her issues, and I understand to an extent why the author would include it in the book (to make the character more realistic), I still find Izzy's behavior childish. I can honestly relate to her concerning her emotions, but it was not the time nor the place for any of it. Another issue I had with this book is when Izzy has an issue with the person she is copying. What was the reasoning for pointing out the "insufficiencies" for that person when in the end they were by no means of use to the storyline? It played no part, so I felt that it was truly irrelevant to even be mentioned unless it would have been helpful in some sort. I also feel like the author played up Danvers "problem" as it turned out to be pretty anti-climactic. I was lead to believe that there would be danger in connection to her situation, but that was settled within two pages. So...was there really any TRUE danger to speak of? Without the intervention of a certain character...probably, but with the intervention of that character...the situation is diffused too quickly. The last complaint I have...the connection to the title...it doesn't come until the VERY end. I like for a book title connection to at the latest be made before or around the middle of the book.
All in all, I am rating this book 4 out of 5 stars. The book overall is a good addition to the series, but I felt that there were pieces and parts that either could have been added to elevate the story more or that certain parts could have been removed as they really didn't add to the storyline but ended up taking away from it. If you enjoyed the first two in this series then I encourage you to pick this book up as it does hold some truly thrilling information and a couple of surprises.
May 29, 2020
Katerina Martinez continues Izzy’s saga by further exploring her magical world and having Izzy revisit her past. The tension between Axel and Izzy is finally explored, but was a bit lackluster from what I had expected. I was a bit disappointed that we, readers, were left with another cliff-hanger in this story. I had thought that this was going to be the final installment in the Wardbreaker series, but is not. There will be at least a fourth book.
The magical prison, Harrowgate, was supposed to be very hard to break into and have a lot of security. While it did take Izzy and her team a while to figure out how to get in, it was not as nerve wracking and intense as I was expecting. I was also surprised by several characters near the end of the story. One of them I had forgotten about and the other surprised me with their true alliance.
I enjoy Katerina Martinez’s writing style and the world she has created, but this installment in the Wardbreaker series felt a bit off from the other two. It was not as adventurous as the previous two stories and really only seemed to focus on the prison break, which led to me to feel like it was more of a short story in Izzy’s journey.
The magical prison, Harrowgate, was supposed to be very hard to break into and have a lot of security. While it did take Izzy and her team a while to figure out how to get in, it was not as nerve wracking and intense as I was expecting. I was also surprised by several characters near the end of the story. One of them I had forgotten about and the other surprised me with their true alliance.
I enjoy Katerina Martinez’s writing style and the world she has created, but this installment in the Wardbreaker series felt a bit off from the other two. It was not as adventurous as the previous two stories and really only seemed to focus on the prison break, which led to me to feel like it was more of a short story in Izzy’s journey.
March 30, 2020
Excitement, humor, and surprises abound in this next book in the Wardbreaker series. Izzy and the gang are back with bigger challenges, some shocking reveals, witty squabbles, funny banter, and sexy time (finally between her and Axel)! The uniqueness of this ragtag group of people is one of the things that make this story great. They all bring their own gifts and strengths to the team and it is fun to watch them all try to balance their personalities and abilities to get the job done…and poor Izzy, as their leader, she has to police them all – but she does a great job of bringing them all together to complete their mission. I have enjoyed watching them each grow throughout the series personally and then blending into a family unit as well. I was really glad to see that Izzy and Axel finally get their time together and I hope their developing relationship grows even stronger in the next book. This is definitely a series you need to read in order to understand what is going on. And the ending, just wow! I cannot wait to see where that twist takes Izzy and the gang in the final book. Well done from start to finish!
March 27, 2020
I love it when an author gets the mix of characters right so that they bounce off of each other and the banter makes you smile, This book completes a brilliant trilogy where several loner misfits gradually come together to form a very tight loving family all be it a little dysfunctional. Izzy and Kasim's bickering is brilliant as is the chemistry between Axel & Izzy.
With some authors you feel deflated when you get further along in a series as it becomes predictable or loses some of the spark that captured you in the first place but Katerina has a gift for keeping your interest whilst stoking up your imagination. Throw into the mix a wonderful action packed storey full of mystery and intrigue with lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing and you have a really wonderful Book!!!!
With some authors you feel deflated when you get further along in a series as it becomes predictable or loses some of the spark that captured you in the first place but Katerina has a gift for keeping your interest whilst stoking up your imagination. Throw into the mix a wonderful action packed storey full of mystery and intrigue with lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing and you have a really wonderful Book!!!!
April 1, 2020
Spoiler Free Review:
Book 3 in the series of our Wardbreaker Izzy and her friends does not disappoint. Another wonderful and exciting read that makes you forget about the outside world and get submerged (pun intended) in this world of magic, demons, Elemancers, close calls and love interests that keep you glued to the book until the very last page. I enjoyed that we get to see each characters evolve: their personalities, quirks and strengths and how they all come together. This does not mean that it's a smooth ride at all, so hold on to something. Be ready with a fan too as there are some steamy moments (wink-wink).
Book 3 in the series of our Wardbreaker Izzy and her friends does not disappoint. Another wonderful and exciting read that makes you forget about the outside world and get submerged (pun intended) in this world of magic, demons, Elemancers, close calls and love interests that keep you glued to the book until the very last page. I enjoyed that we get to see each characters evolve: their personalities, quirks and strengths and how they all come together. This does not mean that it's a smooth ride at all, so hold on to something. Be ready with a fan too as there are some steamy moments (wink-wink).
April 1, 2020
Fast paced and exciting, loads of awesome magic and wonderful characters!
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"A shapeshifting Legionnaire, a thieving ex-stripper, and a teenage alchemist walk into a bar."
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This book was so fun, exciting and full of surprises! I LOVE this series and these characters so much! I'm beyond excited that there's going to be another book but.....THAT ENDING! Katerina likes to leave us hanging with her endings! Ahh!
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This has been a great series, I've enjoyed every book and i can not wait to see where this story goes!
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Also......Izzy and Axel!!!!!!! FINALLY!!
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"A shapeshifting Legionnaire, a thieving ex-stripper, and a teenage alchemist walk into a bar."
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This book was so fun, exciting and full of surprises! I LOVE this series and these characters so much! I'm beyond excited that there's going to be another book but.....THAT ENDING! Katerina likes to leave us hanging with her endings! Ahh!
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This has been a great series, I've enjoyed every book and i can not wait to see where this story goes!
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Also......Izzy and Axel!!!!!!! FINALLY!!
July 2, 2020
Ok what an ending!
Well then! What a lead up there! The first two books, not really a cliffhanger at the end but this one, well that lead off was definitely more of a cliffhanger. Thankfully I don’t have to wait as the next book is already out! This was a stellar book, I love Katerina’s writing. Each book draws you in and keeps you want to continue reading! They are so enjoyable and I love Danvers and Karin. The way the two are constantly picking at each other is hilarious. I wish I knew more of Danver’s story. She is an interesting character.
Well then! What a lead up there! The first two books, not really a cliffhanger at the end but this one, well that lead off was definitely more of a cliffhanger. Thankfully I don’t have to wait as the next book is already out! This was a stellar book, I love Katerina’s writing. Each book draws you in and keeps you want to continue reading! They are so enjoyable and I love Danvers and Karin. The way the two are constantly picking at each other is hilarious. I wish I knew more of Danver’s story. She is an interesting character.
March 26, 2020
The A-team is back!!! ✌️
I love this powerful group of misfits so much! They really all have grown..except maybe Kasim 🤣 and become a family! They all have unique gifts and this team is all heart 💙. I live for Izzy and Kasim bickering and humor! The chemistry between Axel and Izzy 🥰🔥. Alot of surprises!! Soo good! Must read in order to understand! that ending!?😱 can’t wait for the next book!!!i read this with my kindle unlimited 😘#dontcallmegirl#ThatPirateOverThere
I love this powerful group of misfits so much! They really all have grown..except maybe Kasim 🤣 and become a family! They all have unique gifts and this team is all heart 💙. I live for Izzy and Kasim bickering and humor! The chemistry between Axel and Izzy 🥰🔥. Alot of surprises!! Soo good! Must read in order to understand! that ending!?😱 can’t wait for the next book!!!i read this with my kindle unlimited 😘#dontcallmegirl#ThatPirateOverThere
April 2, 2020
I absolutely loved this book. The action and the interactions of the characters kept me glued to my Kindle. Following Izzy and her friends till the end, and oh what an ending,all that I know is that I want more. I do not know if I can patiently wait for the next book. This is a wonderful urban fantasy with everything one could want, I love all of the characters in this story. I highly recommend this as a great read
April 2, 2020
Grab your seats everyone because this book is one doozy of a ride!!! Exciting, and full of secrets, betrayal, adventure galore, teamwork, magic and lost legends. Just your typical day 😉. Be prepared for a whopper of an ending that will definitely leave you desperate for the next in this gem of a series!!! My adrenaline is still through the roof after finishing this!!! Bring on book four please ❤❤❤❤
March 29, 2020
Good Continuation to a Good Series
Crown of the Queen is a good continuation of the story of Izzy and Axel’s quest to discover the location of the drowned queen. There are exciting scenes where our heroes go up against overwhelming forces and must think how to save themselves. The book is very good and worth reading. It is an easy read.
Crown of the Queen is a good continuation of the story of Izzy and Axel’s quest to discover the location of the drowned queen. There are exciting scenes where our heroes go up against overwhelming forces and must think how to save themselves. The book is very good and worth reading. It is an easy read.
March 31, 2020
The 3rd book in the Wardbreaker series was amazing. I loved seeing the group of misfits (friends) come together and accomplish what no one would ever think of. I also loved reading about Izzy and Axels relationship going next level after all of the hiccups.
The ending was a bit of a cliffhanger and now I cannot wait for the next book!! I highly recommend this series.
The ending was a bit of a cliffhanger and now I cannot wait for the next book!! I highly recommend this series.
April 1, 2020
I absolutely loved this book. I've read the entire series so far, and love that the books are fast-moving. In this book, Izzy & Axel break INTO prison. I loved it! There was also a bit of steaminess, if that's your thing. There were plot twists I didn't see coming, and the characters only get more intriguing with each book. I just can't wait for book 4 to be released. Definitely worth the read!
April 6, 2020
Absolutely stunning
The series reads like a great treasure hunt played out between death matches between supernatural beings on a countdown clock to a nuclear bomb explosion. Katerina Martinez is as masterful at the choreography of each fight scene as she is at detailing the sights and smells of the scenes. All of her series are true bliss to read!
The series reads like a great treasure hunt played out between death matches between supernatural beings on a countdown clock to a nuclear bomb explosion. Katerina Martinez is as masterful at the choreography of each fight scene as she is at detailing the sights and smells of the scenes. All of her series are true bliss to read!
April 6, 2020
Fast paced
I enjoyed this third book in the series. Not that Izabella is a full fledged Mage she didnt even have to use her special heartbreaking ability. It was interesting to see the team growing as well as being introduced to Izzy's father. The end left me very interested in what happens next!
I enjoyed this third book in the series. Not that Izabella is a full fledged Mage she didnt even have to use her special heartbreaking ability. It was interesting to see the team growing as well as being introduced to Izzy's father. The end left me very interested in what happens next!
April 14, 2020
All I can say is that Katerina’s done it again!
A totally fabulous book four!
All the characters personalities & some bits of back story, come to the fore in an action packed magical adventure, full of mystery, suspense & a lot of fun as well!
I couldn’t put it down until I finished & then l wanted more!! Try it yourself & see....I can’t wait until the next book in the series comes out!!
A totally fabulous book four!
All the characters personalities & some bits of back story, come to the fore in an action packed magical adventure, full of mystery, suspense & a lot of fun as well!
I couldn’t put it down until I finished & then l wanted more!! Try it yourself & see....I can’t wait until the next book in the series comes out!!
April 12, 2020
Crown of the Queen (The Wardbreaker Book 3) by Katerina Martinez is a wonderful story to read. This is book number three in this wonderful series. I highly recommend this story to all.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book
April 27, 2020
Fabulous read
This has been an amazing series so far and I can't wait for the conclusion. Good plot and plenty of nail biting action to keep the pages turning. An absolute fantastic team of characters.
This has been an amazing series so far and I can't wait for the conclusion. Good plot and plenty of nail biting action to keep the pages turning. An absolute fantastic team of characters.
April 29, 2020
Absolute must read
Holy crap that was a lot coming at you at once. I can’t believe he actually thought she would betray them . The ending was the most shocking of all. Can’t wait to read the next book.
Holy crap that was a lot coming at you at once. I can’t believe he actually thought she would betray them . The ending was the most shocking of all. Can’t wait to read the next book.
March 29, 2020
I love Izzy the main character. She is so relatable with a messed up family situation and almost unbelievable scenario she's gotten herself in and out of in this book.
Magic is awesome.
Magic is awesome.
March 30, 2020
I absolutely love this series. Izzy and gang are just amazing. This book is action packed from beginning to end. Once you start reading it you will not be able to stop. I eagerly await the next one.
April 6, 2020
O. M. G! That was FANTASTIC! Izzy is amazing and has the most talented friends! The whole search for the Mage was intense and the way they get him is so intense! I just LOVED it!
April 17, 2020
Still really liking the story! Cannot wait for the next book!
June 17, 2020
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Dang didn’t see that coming. Kinda sweet 🤪! It’s cool to see them grow into a family together. Def can’t wait for the next book!
Dang didn’t see that coming. Kinda sweet 🤪! It’s cool to see them grow into a family together. Def can’t wait for the next book!
December 21, 2021
Loving the plot with the twists and turns ❣️
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