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Three Dark Crowns

Written by: Kendare Blake
Narrated by: Amy Landon
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New York Times Bestseller * New York Public Library Best Book of 2016 * Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2016 * Kirkus Best Book of the Year

Fans of acclaimed author Kendare Blake’s Anna Dressed in Blood will devour Three Dark Crowns, the first book in a dark and inventive fantasy series about three sisters who must fight to the death to become queen.

In every generation on the island of Fennbirn, a set of triplets is born: three queens, all equal heirs to the crown and each possessor of a coveted magic. Mirabella is a fierce elemental, able to spark hungry flames or vicious storms at the snap of her fingers. Katharine is a poisoner, one who can ingest the deadliest poisons without so much as a stomachache. Arsinoe, a naturalist, is said to have the ability to bloom the reddest rose and control the fiercest of lions.

But becoming the Queen Crowned isn’t solely a matter of royal birth. Each sister has to fight for it. And it’s not just a game of win or lose…it’s life or death. The night the sisters turn sixteen, the battle begins. The last queen standing gets the crown.

Don't miss Five Dark Fates, the thrilling conclusion to the series!

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The story was fantastic however I was underwhelmed with the performance as all the narrator’s voices for the characters were the same except for Luca. Sometimes made it difficult to distinguish who was talking and to get a feel for each unique character. Otherwise an awesome book!

Great story, very addictive!

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This was my first experience using Audible and what a great book to start with! I loved the story and characters. It was such an easy book to listen to and I am currently almost done the third one! Thank you #Audible1!

Loved it!

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I am pretty new to reading/listening to books. I found it difficult to keep up with all the different location and character changes. However about 3/4 of the way through the book it got consistent enough for me to follow.

A lot to handle

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I enjoyed the narrator she was good enough that I didn't mind that it was a book I had already read. I don't like Joseph or Peter but by the end I wondered if that was intended.

I had already read this book

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I think this would be a fabulous book but the narrator ruined it for me. I managed to get to the 7th chapter before giving up because I just could not listen to her anymore. It was like listening to Siri read a book. I might buy it in print. I really wish Audible had other options because even an amazing story cannot save horrible narration.

Can't get past the narrator

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Well I heard alot of good things about this book..so I had to read it...once I started with the reading I couldnt get into it ..so I got the audio book .. it didnt really help (the narrator)...I was still confused ...I restarted it a few times lol...anyways by time I finally got into it and started learning about who was who ..i think it was 1/2 through the book ..its alot of characters ..but once you know who's who ..i started loving it ..now I cant wait to read the 2nd one.

Restarted it a few times

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