The Oracle Queen

Kendare Blake

2018 • 120 pages

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Average rating3.5

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Three Dark Crowns series introduces readers to the Oracle Queen in this riveting prequel novella. Fans of the series will be enthralled with Queen Elsabet’s genesis, riveted by her madness, and compelled by her tragic—and bloody—reign. Triplet queens born on the island of Fennbirn can be many things: Elementals. Poisoners. Naturalists. If an oracle queen is born, however, one with the gift of sight, she’s immediately drowned, extinguishing her chance at ever taking the throne. But that’s not how it always was. This cautionary practice started long ago, with Queen Elsabet—the legendary, and last, oracle queen—whose reign was tinged with blood and horror. Paranoid, ruthless, and utterly mad, Elsabet’s mistrust led to the senseless slaying of three entire houses of innocent people. At least, that’s the unchallenged tale carried down from generation to generation. But what really happened? Discover the true story behind the queen who, though born with the gift of sight, could not foresee her swift and sudden fall from power . . . until it was too late. Don't miss Five Dark Fates, the thrilling conclusion to the series!

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4 primary books6 released books

#0.1 in Three Dark Crowns

Three Dark Crowns is a 6-book series with 4 released primary works first released in 2016 with contributions by Kendare Blake.

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Stefy. B

I was really hoping that this novella would add something far more Important to the main series but nope.
Over all I like it but it lacked of purpose, and the ending was like a sharp blade, I was hoping for more. Maybe an explanation of the rest of her life? Did she just accepted that was trap in the tower and that was it?
I think it had potential but wasn't explored.

April 24, 2020

Chelsea T

The book was easy and a great change of scenery from the triplets story. It was a good look at Queen Elsabet's story and learn more about the Oracle power.

I really like Elsabet. She was kind and was focused on the the people wanted. Too bad her ways went unappreciated and some people conspired against her.

Although, Elsabet did make some stupid and impulsive decisions sometimes and let her emotions get the best of her. She had good reason but it ruined her image and make her look really bad and unreliable. I also wished we knew how she killed her sisters, it's hinted at, but never fully explored.

This novella was good, it had me at the edge of my seat, the twists were good, the antagonists were good, and it was definitely better than The Young Queens, another novella in the Three Dark Crown series.

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I hate the Arron's even more now. They are EVIL.