Kingshackle

The Conjurer Fellstone #3

by Marjory Kaptanoglu

Ash is missing and must be found. Confounding the matter, the Conjurer King Slayert launches an attack against the remaining free cities. Saving the world falls to our three heroes, who reunite to steal Slayert’s own crown, called the Kingshackle—a magical artifact that makes him invincible. But their success depends on Tessa winning the King’s Challenge, the ultimate test of her intelligence, valor, and heart.

Genres: Audiobook

250 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 8, 2020

About the author

Award-winning author Marjory Kaptanoglu’s “prose is crisp and purposeful, charged with feeling, and always attuned to what will engage readers in each moment.” (The BookLife Prize) Follow Marjory on BookBub to receive notices about her new releases and sales, and sign up for her entertaining newsletter at marjorykaptanoglu.com to make sure you don’t miss a thing. Her YA fantasy DREADMARROW THIEF “celebrates life and love the way only the best fantasy tales can" (Kirkus) and kicks off THE CONJURER FELLSTONE TRILOGY (now complete). According to one reviewer, “Why not get all 3 at once?”

Marjory also writes adult sci-fi/fantasy. Regarding INVADER, “Fans of sci-fi mysteries and strong female characters should snap up this psychological page-turner." (Publishers Weekly) The BEFORE series begins in January, 2021, with the launch of BEFORE THE KILLING, a time-travel tale of love and murder. Fun fact: Marjory was named 2019 Literary Exhibitor of the Year by the California Writer’s Club / San Mateo County Fair. Second fun fact: Marjory once worked at Apple Computer and designed the text-editing software for early versions of the Macintosh.

Reviews

[Peter · Rating 5 out of 5]

I listened to the audio version of the book. The narrator’s tone matches Tessa perfectly. Third book in an exciting fantasy series for middle school age and up, and for adults too. Tessa, Ash and Calda have used magic, inventiveness and swordsmanship to overcome their previous challenges. Now they have a kingdom to save. Let’s hope honesty and true love will triumph in the end because evil sorcerers can’t be allowed to win.
As I listened to books two and three it struck me here are all the hallmarks found in the well known epic fantasy series, but for a younger audience.
Listen/read the books in order if you can. Thank you to Margie Benedict for the audio ARC. The views expressed are all mine, freely given.

[Sanay Shay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Happy to say I was more than pleasantly surprised with this series! It did start to feel a little repetitive after three books, but it was still interesting enough. I wish the King-whose-name-I-forget's ability to appear sympathetic to every individual had been taken further and the wolf subplot had had a little more buildup, but overall I was happy with the story, especially the new challenges the characters had to face. I'm sad to say goodbye to the trio!

[Julie Friar · Rating 4 out of 5]

Final book in the trilogy and our three heroes are once again fighting dangerous conjurers to free people from slavery and a dire future. Tessa will discover new skills and abilities. Ash will fight for freedom and Calder will use his trickster skills.

Very well written and well narrated book (I listened to the audiobook). Great characters in a well paced novel where Tessa, Ash and Calder go on a final quest. Their lives will be put in danger but they will help each other. Good finale, enjoy.

[Billye Herndon · Rating 5 out of 5]

The trio did it again!

Tessa, Ash and Calder had another grand adventure with lots of dangers, intrigue, betrayal and love. I hate to see their story end. It was quite a ride.

This is my honest review. Give the trilogy a read if you like a great adventure from 3 unexpected heroes.

[Suzanne Hare · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a wonderful adventure filled with everything that makes it an epic story. The characters are interesting with strengths and weaknesses. The storyline flows smoothly and quickly with lots of twists and turns and surprises. The story is told from the three main adventures providing a glimpse into their motivations and actions. A great end to a an epic adventure.

[Linda Strachan Massari · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was actually pleasantly surprised by this series. I really enjoyed it!

[Georgina Greenwood · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just as good as the first 2. The story kept its pace well.

[louisa dyer · Rating 3 out of 5]

it was ok. First book i enjoyed, 2nd in series was boring, and this one was just ok. I would've enjoyed this immensely in 5th grade but as an adult, not so much. Pretty slow going