![]() ![]() There’s an opportunity here for a fascinating examination of feminism, of powerful women being used by their elders and turned against one another and forced to kill. The idea behind the books, of an island that chooses its ruler from a set of triplet queens, each with a gift (naturalist, poisoner, or elemental), has so much potential. Some of this is undoubtedly dissidence with what I was hoping for and what I got. ![]() I wanted to like both Three Dark Crowns and One Dark Throne so much more than I ultimately did. This includes, but is not limited to, an interesting but underdeveloped setting, continued emphasis on romance to the detriment of all other relationships in the book, and a very young and not particularly sophisticated style of writing. But for those less enthused by the first book in the series, One Dark Throne offers more of the same. Those who adored Three Dark Crowns will likely enjoy this quick-paced sequel that furthers the stories of three sister Queens pursuing a single island throne. ![]()
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