The Gray Wolf Throne
Cinda Williams Chima
Disney Book Group Hyperion
ISBN: 978-1-4231-1825-1
Fiction/Fantasy
Are you willing to lose everything… for love?
“Beware of someone who pretends to be a friend,” Althea said. “Look close to home for your enemies.”
“Why is prophecy always so bloody cryptic?” Raisa said. “Why can’t you just flat-out tell me what’s going on?”
The wolves rose, as if at a common signal.
“This is the message we bring you, Raisa anaMarianna, descendant of the queens of the Seven Realms,” Althea said. “You must fight for the throne. You must fight for the Gray Wolf line. You must not allow yourself to be ensnared as Marianna was. The future of the realm balances on a knife’s edge.” Pg. 108
Raisa anaMarianna, heir to the queendom of the Fells, is an independent, capable young woman who flees her home to escape an unwanted marriage. Protecting her along the way is her faithful captain of the guard, Amon Byrne. Traveling under the alias Rebecca Morley, Raisa reunites with Han “Cuffs” Alister, an accomplished thief and magician. After being seriously wounded by enemies, Raisa is rescued by Han in the Spirit Mountains. In order to save her, he magically absorbs her pain, allowing their minds to mingle together. As a result, secrets are revealed. These secrets hurt Han, and he struggles to find his place in Raisa’s life. Upon returning home, Raisa assumes her royal duties while ignoring palace gossip about a queen that would romance a thief.
The Gray Wolf Throne tells such a magical story, I was unable to put the book down. Chima expertly develops the complicated relationships between Raisa, Han, and Amon, leaving me cheering for Han while still adoring Amon. Chima’s use of imagery brings the plot to life, allowing the reader to see, hear, and experience the action along with the characters. Filled with swordplay, mystery, and romance, The Gray Wolf Throne will keep you turning pages until the book is finished. With expertly placed foreshadowing clues, you can be assured that book 4 in the Seven Realms series will be a thriller!
“The time will come when you will be forced to make a choice,” Hanalea said. “When that time comes, choose love.” Pg. 473
Other books by Cinda Williams Chima: The Heir Series, The Demon King, and The Exiled Queen.
