The Rogue Crown: A Novel
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The action moves west in A.K. Mulford’s romantic, action-packed epic fantasy series, The Five Crowns of Okrith, as young fae warrior Bri investigates the murder of her queen while protecting the beautiful princess she may be falling for.
Determined to uncover who killed the Western Queen, fae warrior Briata Catullus sets out on a mission to defeat the witch hunters and safeguard her princess. But when she arrives at the Western Court, things are even worse than she feared. The icy reception from the fae is the least of her problems—they’ve heard the prophecy that Bri will seize the crown from its sovereign, and the last thing they want is for her to usurp the throne. No, the witch hunters are out for royal blood, and it will take everything Bri has to keep them at bay.
It doesn’t help that, still grieving the loss of her mother, Princess Abalina Thorne is reluctant to allow Bri into her confidence, only agreeing to let her serve as one of her guards at the behest of the princess’ cousin.
As the threat of the witch hunters grows, they find themselves thrown together, working closely to uncover the secret plot of their enemies. Along the way, the princess realizes that Bri is one of the few people she can trust. But Bri is determined to forge her own path and prove the prophecy wrong, not letting the beautiful Lina distract her from defeating the witch hunters. She has a duty to the princess, a duty to the Western Court, and a duty to her own destiny.
But what about the duty to her heart?
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Booklist Review
After enemies attack and assassinate the Western Queen of Okrith, Briata Catullus is summoned by her former lover and captain of the Queen's Guard, Delta, to help protect Princess Lina. Delta needs warrior Bri to both protect the Princess and figure out who was behind the attack. Bri reluctantly agrees but hates being in the Western Court; a prophecy at Bri's birth led to the banishment of Bri and her family from the West. Though sworn to protect Lina, Bri also is attracted to her, and it soon becomes apparent that the feeling is mutual. They have been marked as enemies since birth, so any relationship between Bri and Lina seems impossible. As the danger increases, so does the heat between them. In this third book in the Five Crowns of Okrith series (beginning with The High Mountain Court, 2021), Mulford combines steamy scenes with palace intrigue and fearsome battles. Newcomers should start with book one, but series fans will be enthralled with Bri and Lina's story. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Jennifer L. Armentrout, this fantasy romance is recommended for all public-library collections.
Booklist Reviews
After enemies attack and assassinate the Western Queen of Okrith, Briata Catullus is summoned by her former lover and captain of the Queen's Guard, Delta, to help protect Princess Lina. Delta needs warrior Bri to both protect the Princess and figure out who was behind the attack. Bri reluctantly agrees but hates being in the Western Court; a prophecy at Bri's birth led to the banishment of Bri and her family from the West. Though sworn to protect Lina, Bri also is attracted to her, and it soon becomes apparent that the feeling is mutual. They have been marked as enemies since birth, so any relationship between Bri and Lina seems impossible. As the danger increases, so does the heat between them. In this third book in the Five Crowns of Okrith series (beginning with The High Mountain Court, 2021), Mulford combines steamy scenes with palace intrigue and fearsome battles. Newcomers should start with book one, but series fans will be enthralled with Bri and Lina's story. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Jennifer L. Armentrout, this fantasy romance is recommended for all public-library collections. Copyright 2022 Booklist Reviews.