Three Dark Crowns (Three Dark Crowns #1) by Kendare Blake - Restarting February 14th 2022

[Ashley]

26%: (view spoiler)[ I'm not sure what to think yet. Things are pretty confusing right now. For example, if Arsinoe and Katharine are "giftless" right now, then how do they know what their magic is? I'm not too into it right now. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley]

50%: (view spoiler)[ I like Mirabella, I find Arsinoe boring, and Katharine is interesting. I'm not sure who I'm rooting for at the moment. I think Katharine. I find the rapidly changing perspectives is making it harder for me to form a connection with the queens though. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley]

75%: (view spoiler)[ Things are pretty boring at the moment. I think I will give it 3+ stars, but I wish more was happening. I'm not finding any of the storylines particularly interesting. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley]

Done: (view spoiler)[ Despite someone previously predicting that their gifts had been mixed up, I wasn't expecting it all that much. I feel like it would've been more shocking if I hadn't read someone else's prediction of it, but it's not their fault they're a genius. I think I'll read the next in the series. (hide spoiler)]

[Dr. Andy]

I'm going to join in!

[Dr. Andy]

20% (view spoiler)[ I was horrified at what the Arrons were doing to Katherine. It was barbaric. Why wouldn't they admit she's giftless. Clearly everyone knows about Arsinoe and they don't seem to mind. And I feel horrible for Mirabella, those priestesses are whack. (hide spoiler)]

[Dr. Andy]

40% (view spoiler)[ I don't understand what was this ritual that Mirabella had to complete?? I like Elizabeth she seems nice. Mirabella seems to be haunted by her memories of her sisters. I wish they didn't have to kill each other. Jewels and Joseph seem like a good pair. (hide spoiler)]

[Dr. Andy]

60% (view spoiler)[ I was so upset for Elizabeth when she lost her hand. It was kinda Mira's fault, but I blame the priestesses completely. They're horrible. And I can't believe Joseph actually did that. (hide spoiler)]

[Dr. Andy]

80% (view spoiler)[ So fucking mad that Joseph went after Mira again! Like boy shape the hell up. You need to pick one or the other, you can't have both. (hide spoiler)]

[Dr. Andy]

Finished (view spoiler)[ I have so many questions. Did Arsinoe heal Jules? Is Katherine a war queen? What happened after she was pushed into that crevasse?? I'm kinda mad that Mira wants to kill her sisters now. I was so happy when she saved Arsinoe from the priestesses. (hide spoiler)]

[Abi]

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Reading from the 4th of September 2017

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[Mel]

I'll join, bought this a while back still to start it!

[Lisa]

wanted to read this so bad :)

[Tanaz]

The blurb sounds really interesting!

[Elizabeth ♛Smart Girls Love Trashy Books♛]

Awww man, I wish I saw this sooner! I just got finished reading it! XP

[Maddie]

I'm going to start this one today :) Won't read much, but I'll just get it started before I pause to listen to Sweet Evil. I'm reading the audio of this one.

[Tanaz]

A little late but I am looking forward to starting this today!

[Maddie]

No worries about being late :p

I also got Exo from my library, but don't have time for it just yet sorry :/

[Maddie]

Might have to pause this one while I listen to another audio first because it works for a challenge :p Sorry! I have been thinking about it though and it's an interesting concept!

[Rae]

Joining in!!!

[Rae]

Sooo this is what it takes to be queen??? (view spoiler)[ So Katherine is supposed to be the next poisoner queen, but in order to be considered a strong queen she needs to willing subject her body to loads of poisoned foods at a banquet in her honor!!!! What kind of crap is that? And what kind of subjects would agree to do that to their queen? Sheesh with friends like that she don't need no enemies. (hide spoiler)]

[Rae]

So how are we pronouncing the naturalists name? Arsinoe... I keep saying Are-sin-ee-o and I know its not right, now every time I past the name I have to stop and try to pronounce it... what are you guys saying.

[Rae]

20% done (view spoiler)[ so this book is kinda barbaic, you have to kill your own sisters?? It would seem that Mirabella would be the stronger sister but she also has a soft spot for her siblings. I feel like they all need to just work together. Also Genevieve is a massive Bit*h, I need her to get a taste of her own medicine. (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

I've got the audio, but I can't remember the pronunciation.

[Tanaz]

Page 183(view spoiler)[ Gosh this book is so boring. I am really waiting for something interesting to happen but so far zilch. The characters are boring, Mirabella especially. I don't like Katharine at all. Arsinoe, Pietyr and Billy are the only interesting characters so far. (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

I'm debating whether listening to this one first or Exo, as these 2 and Marked are my audio for the rest of the month.

[Tanaz]

Maddison wrote: "I'm debating whether listening to this one first or Exo, as these 2 and Marked are my audio for the rest of the month."

Idk about the audiobook but the book itself is so boring. I think you'll find Marked much more interesting and fun to read.

[Tanaz]

Page 199(view spoiler)[WTF Joseph?! One day away from Jules and you are already cheating on her? Is this is the kind of romance I am supposed to be enjoying? Adultery? Really? (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

I got seriously confused, I've listened to the first chapter. The concept seems really interesting, but pretty complex and hard to grasp.

I've read Marked like 4 times now XD Love it.

[Maddie]

And Tanaz, are you able to post your pages in % completion or Chapter completion? As I'm listening to audio and don't know pages.

[Maddie]

Going to listen to this one next.

Arsinoe is pronounced 'arson-oi'. As in, arson like fire, and oi as in yelling to someone.

[Maddie]

Chapter 3 (view spoiler)[So all 3 sisters grow up apart, and then they need to try and kill the other 2 to become the rightful queen? Is that right?

Also, just let me check I'm understanding.

Katarina (sorry for spelling I'm listening to audio) is the Poisoner Queen, and she has to condition her body to poisons so she can resist them?

Arsinoe's the naturalist, meaning she has a familiar and can talk to animals or something? Jules is her protector, and her familiar's a cougar, one of the most powerful, right? Arsinoe's still waiting on her familiar.
(hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

I'm liking this one so far!

[Maddie]

Chapter 4 (view spoiler)[Oh no she Mirabella needs to kill the sacrifice? What's the sacrifice for? (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Think it's so interesting how (view spoiler)[there are always 3 sisters, and they always have different power, and how their mother (the Queen Ruler I think?) dies when she gods think one of the daughters could be stronger or a better ruler. (hide spoiler)] Think I've got the gist of it?

[Maddie]

Chapter 6 (view spoiler)[So Jules has Joseph and Katarine has her 'servant friend'? How come Jules is the MC and not Arsinoe?

Oh wow Arsinoe's guardian is making a lust potion to make sure Jules and Joseph stay together! Why can't she just trust that they love each other?

And wait! Didn't Arsinoe want to stop the potion? Madrigal makes it seem like it was her choice to make it. (hide spoiler)]

This is a really complex story!

[Susan]

Maddison wrote: "Chapter 6 So Jules has Joseph and Katarine has her 'servant friend'? How come Jules is the MC and not Arsinoe?

Oh wow Arsinoe's guardian is making a lust potion to make sure Jules and Joseph stay ..."

I agree with you Maddison but I am Three Dark Crowns trash. I loved it more then I thought I would. I look forward to the next book. I may have to reread this book so I get refreshed for the next book. Hope you like it

[Maddie]

So you liked it or you didn't?

And mind answering my questions?

[Maddie]

I'll be updating every chapter probably.

Chapter 7 (view spoiler)[Strange how in this book no one wants to be Queen XD
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[Maddie]

Chapter 8 (view spoiler)[Seems like Katarine's the only one to kill normal prisoners, while Mirabella just kills sacrifices? Why does she have sacrifices? I probably missed this, listening on audio.
(hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Chapter 9 (view spoiler)[Wow an engagement ring!? It sounds amazing. I want one with stones in it!
And they haven't even kissed before?

It's good that Arsinoe likes Joseph too.

Wait other places magic is normal? Just on the mainland magic only works for the Queens?
(hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Chapter 14 (view spoiler)[Oh wooow so Mirabella's run away because she doesn't want to hurt her sisters. I think I like her XD

Katarine's falling in love with her servant friend (can't remember his name) which isn't allowed. (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Rae wrote: "20% done [spoilers removed]"

Can't remember Genevieve XD

[Maddie]

Putting this one on pause for a few days while I read another book.

[Maddie]

Doesn't seem like anyone's finished yet anyway.

[Kirsty]

Starting this today: 15%: (view spoiler)[ Read the first 3 chapters not sure what I think so far. I think it is going to be interesting but the world sounds a bit complicated and there seems to be a lot of characters which I will need to get my head round. (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Yeah haha it took ages to understand.

[Kirsty]

43% (view spoiler)[ This has got a lot better now there is still a lot to get your head around as there are so many characters but I think I have sussed out who is who. This book is actually quite fast paced and I am getting through it quite quickly. I am very interested to see what is going to happen whether the queens will be able to kill one another. (hide spoiler)]

[Kirsty]

67% (view spoiler)[ I feel so bad for Elizabeth losing her hand just because she helped Mirabella it seems so unfair seen as Mirabella was the one that decided to run away. I wonder if Arsinoe will ever find her familiar. If I got attacked by a bear I wouldn't want to go and look again but Arsinoe still wants to look again. (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

You're on a roll!