My initial reaction to the ending
So lets begin the review
Title: The Crown’s Game
Author: Evelyn Skye
Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy
Published: August 18th 2020 by Amulet Books
Pages: 399
Format: Physical Book
Rating:
I have loved a lot a books this year but I assure you this book is something special on a whole another level. You want to know what’s funny? I was actually not going to get this book because I was completely turned off by the fact that book was about Russia. I have nothing against the country I was just never interested in reading about it. I am soooo glad I didn’t know this was Historical Fiction. Had I known, I would not have picked this book up PERIOD. As I was getting into the book, I was actually freaking out the closer I got to the end. I was thinking to myself, how is this book long enough???? I felt better when I found out that this book is only the first in a series.
So lets get into what you really care about and that is why this book is Awesometacular!!!
Synopsis (watered down version)
So located in the beautiful land of Russia
There lies a girl with magical abilities who probably looked something like this
but had magic like this
There was also a boy with magical abilities too
Due to some information you can find in a history book about Russia and the Ottoman’s, the kingdom felt unsafe and they needed to initiate the Crown’s Game… A battle to see who will be the Imperial Enchanter.
Much like Highlander…
There are battles such as Gargoyle attacks and lightening strikes. There is a love triangle but very unique in its on way.
Hey there is even a masquerade ball. Just isn’t magic without a little dancing and music.
But of course this book wouldn’t feel right without a random element.
YEEESSSSS this evil crazy B!#ch who smelled exactly like what Ass Crack and Ball Sack wanted to be!!!! I am not lying she had someone cloak her because she knew how bad she smelled. LMAO!!
So that’s a half ass sum of what the book is about. Of course it’s WWWAAAAYYYYYY more complex than that and not actually why I love it.
Magic System
What is really interesting is that the magic system all stem from the magic of the country. Apparently every country has its own (heart) where magic stems from and it fuels the Enchanter. Outside of that the magic that is created is based solely on the Enchanters ability and imagination. So yes there are no limits and everything is really based on will alone. But like all magic….
Tired of these Gif’s yet? lol
Character Development
The character development moves quite quickly and its all based on surviving the games and unlocking their past. Somethings are obvious but other things are completely unknown and I love the mystery of it!
Writing Style
This book is written primarily in third person for those who care about that sort of thing.
I on the other hand need to know one thing… is the book boring?
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN I have been waiting this entire review to say this… this book is awesome from beginning to the end. I did not I repeat I did not get bored once!!!!
So this concludes my review!
I worked really hard on trying to explain my feels without spoiling the book. Spoilers are for Dicks. I think this book deserved more hype than it got. I am also aware that I have not read every book ever written so I don’t have much to compare too. What I can tell you is that I honestly enjoyed ever chapter in this book and I am so proud to have it on my shelf.
Comment below if you have read this or might read this… thank you for reading.