The Bitter Kingdom
Girl of Fire and Thorns: Book #3
- By: Rae Carson
- Narrated by: Jennifer Ikeda & Luis Moreno
- Length: 12 hours 57 minutes
Description
“I love this series to pieces and so should you.”—Marie Lu, bestselling author of Warcross
The third book in Rae Carson’s award-winning and New York Times–bestselling trilogy! In the deeply satisfying conclusion, seventeen-year-old sorcerer-queen Elisa travels into the unknown realm of the enemy to win back her true love, save her country, and uncover the final secrets of her destiny. Perfect for fans of Tamora Pierce and Brandon Sanderson.
The champion must not waver. The champion must not fear. The gate of darkness closes.
Elisa is a fugitive. Her enemies have stolen the man she loves, and they await her at the gate of darkness. Her country is on the brink of civil war, her own soldiers ordered to kill her on sight.
Elisa will lead her loyal companions deep into the enemy’s kingdom, a land of ice and snow and vicious magic, to rescue Hector and win back her throne. Her power grows with every step, and the shocking secrets she will uncover could change the course of history.
Don’t miss Empire of Dreams, Rae Carson’s action-packed return to the world of The Girl of Fire and Thorns!
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Abridged: No
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The Bitter Kingdom
By: Rae Carson
Narrated by: Jennifer Ikeda & Luis Moreno
Length: 12 hours 57 minutes
Abridged: No
“I love this series to pieces and so should you.”—Marie Lu, bestselling author of Warcross
The third book in Rae Carson’s award-winning and New York Times–bestselling trilogy! In the deeply satisfying conclusion, seventeen-year-old sorcerer-queen Elisa travels into the unknown realm of the enemy to win back her true love, save her country, and... Read more »
Learn more