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| Bridge Kingdom Book 3 |
Return to the world of The Bridge Kingdom in this sensuous fantasy full of romance and intrigue that is perfect for fans of From Blood and Ash and A Court of Silver Flames.
A soldier raised as heir to an empire, Zarrah is motivated by two truths. The first is that the Veliant family murdered her mother. And the second is that her pursuit of vengeance will put every last one of them in their graves.
The Endless War between Maridrina and Valcotta has raged for generations, leaving thousands of Zarrah’s people dead and countless more orphaned. So when she’s given command of the contested city of Nerastis, Zarrah is prepared to do whatever it takes to destroy the Maridrinian forces who oppose her. And to kill the Veliant prince who leads them.
Yet a chance encounter with an anonymous, and handsome, Maridrinian causes Zarrah to question whether the violence she’s perpetrated is justice or a crime. And as she continues to meet the nameless man each night, she finds common ground - and fiery passion - in his arms.
But when identities are revealed, Zarrah must decide whether to embrace a chance at peace…or march to the drums of war.
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My Review: 5/5 Stars
Been waiting super patient for this story and it was so worth it! So good to be back in this world. I loved the previous two books that followed Aren and Lara, but after meeting Keris and Zarrah, I couldn't wait to get their stories. So this story takes place alongside The Traitor Queen and I seriously recommend reading this series in order. We meet Zarah as she is forced to stay back and not help Ithicana as they fall from Maridrina. She is from Valcotta and the heir to the Empress as well as a general for the army and has a deep sense of honor. Her entire life after her mother was murdered by the king of Maridrina, she was raised by her aunt the Empress to become a warrior and take back vengeance. But after an encounter with an unnamed Maridrina, she is forced to look deep within herself and realize that she may have lost who she is along the way and what this endless war has done with her. And as for that mystery Mardrina, it was Keris, the heir to the Maridrina throne. Who in turn realizes that perhaps this Valcottan is right. That he may speak of peace but doing nothing about it makes him a coward. The two keep their names to themselves but can't help meeting again and again. Until eventually the truth comes out. And when it does things get complicated. I loved these two characters and their story. Both want peace so badly and to be with one another. Yet they know it is impossible. All they can do is try and change things from their positions. But there are so many pieces on this giant chess board, that they don't realize the secrets that are buried so deep. Getting their side of the story and caught up with what was going on with their lives and countries while we know Lara and Aren are working to free Ithicana was great. There is just so much going on. And that cliffhanger ending! Ah! I need the next book asap. Really loving this series and I can't wait for more!
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