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    The Gray Wolf Throne
    The Gray Wolf Throne
    The Gray Wolf Throne
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    The Gray Wolf Throne

    Written by Cinda Williams Chima

    Narrated by Carol Monda

    4.5/5

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    An epic tale of fierce loyalty, unbearable sacrifice, and the heartless hand of fate, from a New York Times bestselling author.

    Han Alister thought he had already lost everyone he loved. But when he finds his friend Rebecca Morley near death in the Spirit Mountains, Han knows that nothing matters more than saving her. The costs of his efforts are steep, but nothing can prepare him for what he soon discovers: the beautiful, mysterious girl he knew as Rebecca is none other than Raisa ana'Marianna, heir to the Queendom of the Fells. Han is hurt and betrayed. He knows he has no future with a blueblood. And, as far as he's concerned, the princess's family as good as killed his own mother and sister. But if Han is to fulfill his end of an old bargain, he must do everything in his power to see Raisa crowned queen.

    Meanwhile, some people will stop at nothing to prevent Raisa from ascending.

    With each attempt on her life, she wonders how long it will be before her enemies succeed. Her heart tells her that the thief-turned-wizard Han Alister can be trusted. She wants to believe it—he's saved her life more than once. But with danger coming at her from every direction, Raisa can only rely on her wits and her iron-hard will to survive—and even that might not be enough.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
    Release dateOct 14, 2011
    ISBN9781461847342
    The Gray Wolf Throne
    Author

    Cinda Williams Chima

    Cinda Williams Chima is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who writes fantasy for teens of all ages. In addition to the Runestone Saga, her critically acclaimed work includes the Heir Chronicles and the Seven Realms series. She lives in Asheville, North Carolina, and she is always working on her next novel. Find out more at cindachima.com.

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    • 5/5
      Where do I start with this? Okay, I'll admit that I'm something of a fan girl here. I always really enjoyed Cinda Williams Chima's Heir series, but when I picked up her epic high fantasy Seven Realms series, I was in love. This series is one of the best young adult epic fantasies I've ever read. Yeah -it's that good. From beginning to end I was completely caught up in the thrilling and fantastic world of the characters and their exciting adventures. In The Gray Throne, princess heir Raisa returns home, only to find that her mother has died. Not only that, but political tides have shifted at court, and not in good ways for Raisa. Though the queen is dead, during Raisa's absence she was pressured to change the line of succession, making it more difficult for Raisa. Not only must Raisa settle into her pending role as queen (not to mention her budding romance with wizard and thief Han), but she must fight for the throne against a tide of politics and even her own sister.Wizards? Political intrigue? Family feuds? Forbidden romances? Strong female character? What's not to like? I mean, really, this one was awesome from the beginning. Raisa is presenting as a fascinatingly likable and wonderfully intelligent woman who is really to step up to her duty. Raisa really made the story for me, even more than in the previous books. Chima's excellent prose continues to shine through in every word, painting powerful emotions, realistic characters and detailed settings that take readers to another world.Keep in mind though -if you haven't read the previous Seven Realms books, you may be a little confused, but a completely satisfying continuation of the story that does not disappoint! A non-stop thrill-ride from beginning to end, Gray Wolf Throne is a must-read for 2011.
    • 4/5
      First things first, I love the covers for this series - they are fantastic. The vibrant colors and the detailing on the cover art make them stand out.Now, moving on to what lay inside the covers. Cinda William Chima's Seven Realms series is one of my ultimate favorites. When I first pick up The Demon King about a year ago, I devoured it and quickly moved on to The Exiled Queen. At that point, I could not wait to get my hands on The Gray Wolf Throne. When I originally started The Gray Wolf Throne, I thought that it was the last book of the series. Once I finished, I was full of despair. How could the series end like that? What happened with the characters? Come to find out, Cinda "was on page 576 and nothing was resolved." (source) So, we get a fourth book! I have mixed feelings on this. Of course, I'm saddened by the fact that I have to wait another year to finish the story. Overall, my joy comes out on top. This series is so fantastic and I love that the books are so bulky... I will gladly wait another year to get another great book from Cinda.The Gray Wolf Throne is full of everything I love about Cinda's Seven Realms series: Lush setting, just enough romance, endless adventure and sensational character development.TGWT picks up closely to where TEQ left off. Raisa has escaped from Micah and Fiona Bayer and is now trying to decide what to do. Should she return home? Will anyone else hunt her down? Will Han come after her? While Han's journey is centered on trying to find Raisa, as well as fulfill his obligations to others.I felt like Raisa really grew in this installment. She was much more bold and more comfortable in her skin. She's beginning to understand what duty truly means in her shoes and of course, she's realizing what exactly love is. Raisa loves her queendom and has such a passion for those around her, she wants to help everyone. Unfortunately, as she is coming to find, sometimes duty has to come before love. In which case, things don't look so good for Han.On the other hand, Han is used to being ruthless and he's not giving up on Raisa yet. TGWT throws quite a few wrenches into Han's plans, but he usually finds his way around them. What I love about Han is his tenacity. He is a fighter and he does not know the meaning of giving up or giving in.The only downside I found was the lack of interaction between Han and Raisa. As much as I would have loved a little more romance between the two, I would have really just liked to see more of Han altogether. The Gray Wolf Throne is a bit more centered on Raisa and a bulk of the story is told from her POV.Overall, Cinda had me anxiously turning pages - or pressing the right arrow key on my laptop, rather - and sitting on the edge of my seat just waiting to find out what would happen to my beloved characters. The plot and the pace were better than ever, full of mystery and intrigue. The Gray Wolf Throne does not disappoint, it definitely has it all. Full of betrayal, heartbreak, tragedy and intrigue - a definite page-turner. Pick this one up, you won't be disappointed!
    • 4/5
      Come on Princess, you know Han is the one for you no matter what everyone else says. Like Nike, just do it!
    • 4/5
      love this book just like the rest, every thing starts to play out and all the action plays out im really excited for the next book i would recommend this series to anyone that likes magic romance and drama.
    • 4/5
      It's still a good book, not as good as the previous two in this series, but still fast-paced, thrilling and adventurous. If you liked the previous two books you'll like this one. Regretfully there is not much of a satisfactory end, some small story-arcs finish, but it feels as if the characters just had to be put into place for the final book for which I'm now eagerly waiting.My main disappointment is that the characters do not seem to evolve much in this book, there are some small changes in objective which make them behave a little differently. Another one is the amount of time spent on Han (just a bit too little).The best part is the development of the relation between Han and Raisa, and the promise that in the next book there'll be a couple of major story-changes driven by Han's plots.So read it and await the final book for the story satisfaction.
    • 3/5
      Very few people enjoy whiny characters. Very few authors are successful financially when writing whiny characters (exceptions include Stephanie Meyer and Cassandra Clare, though that is because fan-people made it a success, not through any amazing writing by the author). Cinda Williams Chima made me enjoy this story despite all the ridiculous "I should not love you because you are too royal blah blah blah" nonsense liberally spread throughout the novel.

      (I do wish Captain Edon Byrne's death had been a little more poignant)
      Oh and If I were a girl I would definitely sigh dreamily about Han Alister. Just sayin'
    • 5/5
      Another awesome installment in the Seven Realms series chronicling the adventures of Han "Cuffs" Alister and Princess Raisa aka Rebecca Morley. Adventure, danger, wizards and swords...how can you not love this? Just enough romance to keep it intriguing without being girly. Love it for teens and adults who like YA fiction.
    • 4/5
      The Gray Wolf Throne follows Raisa and Han as they struggle against the Bayars and others who threaten Raisa's ascension to the throne. Although this book would not stand alone, it does have a resolution that feels finished before its epilogue whets your appetite for the final book in the Seven Realms series.
    • 4/5
      The third book in the Seven Realms series and there is more than one attempt on Raisa's life, the latest one leaving her seriously injured as the tip of a poison arrow lodges itself in her side. Han Alister fights to save her, at grave cost to himself. Still thinking she is Rebecca Morley, he has a hard time accepting that she is actually Raisa ana'Marianna, heir to the Queendom of the Fells.Raisa is a reliliant character, doing her best to fulfill her duty and responsibilities. Chima's writing keeps improving on every book. A great read.
    • 4/5
      I thought this was the end of the series, nope, at least one more book to go.Raisa is trying to work out a way to get home without dying. Assassins are dogging her path and she despairs of getting home to try to help unravel the mess that is her world.Meanwhile Han Alister is trying to work out what he's going to do with his future and trying to find out what happened to the woman he's attracted to Rebecca. When he finds her at death's door he has to save her but his heart is broken when he finds that she's in fact Raisa and their lives are never going to be easy. He is determined to see her crowned and if nothing else to keep her as safe as he can, but it's hard to keep a distance, for both of them.It's an interesting series, I'm curious to know what's going to happen next. Occasionally this one did lag but it's proving to be a series where I really am rooting for things to turn out well for the main characters and wondering how they're going to resolve the issues being raised.
    • 4/5
      The Gray Wolf Throne
      by Cinda Williams Chima
      #YA #Fantasy
      #Scribd audio

      In the third book of the Seven Realms Series, it picks up where the second book left off continuing the political plots, romance, and other adventures that surround Raisa and Hans, as Raisa fights to claim the throne, confronting old and new enemies and those seeking their own gain, and friends that plot with (and against) Raisa.

      I listened to the audiobook through Scribd, and once again it was great! Wonderful descriptions, character interactions are very believable, and the reader feels as if they are there in the settings, seeing and hearing what the characters see, hear, and do. The speed of the story did drop down when a goal was met, and it got a little boring, but towards the end, there's a little twist, and then another, and then...

      Highly recommend!

      4 stars
    • 5/5
      *** As the third book in the Seven Realms series, this review will necessarily have spoilers for The Demon King and The Exiled Queen. ***Having avoided the assassins' attempt on her life, Raisa is now alone. She's trying to travel back home while also allowing Amon Byrne to find her, and avoiding areas of war in the Seven Realms not to mention the other assassins sent by someone who clearly prefers having her sister, Mellony, on the throne. Meanwhile, Han Alister is trying to find Raisa - whom he knew as Rebecca - as well, but he's afraid her trail may have grown cold.If you enjoyed the first two books in this series, then The Gray Wolf Throne will not disappoint. The author finds an excellent balance between action and character development, as Raisa and Han each have to find their way in the midst of political turmoil to, well, avoid death at the hands of their enemies. They are both compelling characters, and alternating between their perspectives with third-person narration allows readers to nearly get into their heads but get a slightly more holistic view of events because we know what they think about themselves and each other. I'm looking forward to reading The Crimson Crown when it comes out in October.
    • 5/5
      Rich, sexy, layered, enchanting, riveting and enthralling. I don't know how much more I can say about this series that wont be repetitive from my first two reviews. What I can say for sure is that rarely has any author achieved such excellence in high fantasy for young adults. Actually YA high fantasy is rare, and rich fantabulous world-building with three-dimentional fully-developed characters is even more rare. So this book and the rest of the series are truly a gem in their kind.Cinda Chima is one heck of an author. She just makes this story better with surprises and twists everywhere. The writing always blows my mind and the fact that she manages to have astonishing writing, magical storytelling and a gripping plot in every single book is beyond amazing. Every character is unique. I love Han like a crazy person. Every scene is so powerful, so full of images, that it's hard to remember you are not there with them.I stated when I first read this back in March that feel unqualified to write this review, because I feel so stubbornly biased. My passionate yearning for this book and my bleeding love for the story has made it so I cannot possibly find any wrongs in it. And that is true and will be true for the last book as well. So instead of raving some more I will tell you that if you want excellence you should read this. If you like Game of Thrones or books (or Tv shows) of the kind, you should read this. If you enjoy romances and royalty, you should read this. And if you don't read this, man, you'll be missing SO MUCH.
    • 5/5
      In the third book of the Seven Realms' series, Chima pulls together many of the threads that she's been weaving as Han and Raisa return to the capital. The plot moves quickly as does Raisa and Han's relationship that keeps changing and one of Chima's gifts is how she can write the confusing feelings of teenagers accurately. By the end of book, everything has changed for Raisa and Han as they both try to find a way to figure out how to make the best of their current situation. I don't want to go into great detail because the plot is wonderful and complex and the Seven Realms' series is one of the best examples of how to write beautiful high fantasy on the market at the moment.
    • 4/5
      Good!!! Read it please so you can reach then end! It was a little slow at first not to much action
    • 5/5
      When I saw this was available on Netgalley I squealed and eagerly awaited the publisher to approve my review request. After reading it, I must say it definitely did not disappoint. Cinda Williams Chima's writing just gets better and better. After The Demon King, I was intrigued. After The Exiled Queen, I was hooked. Now after The Gray Wolf Throne I am absolutely obsessed and totally, completely in love. The book starts out a few weeks after The Exiled Queen ends, so all the characters are separated at the time. Because of this, I was a little anxious to get to the second half of the book because there was no romance or attractive young men. However, once I got over the fact that I would not see Han or Amon right away I really got into the story. If you've read the first two books, you know that Princess Raisa has many enemies. Because of that, the whole book was action packed. There's constantly fighting and running and tons of moments where Raisa and her protectors kick some butt. Raisa also really proved herself to me during this book. I was a little wary of her before because she could be a bit stubborn and sometimes self-centered, but as she deals with all of the attacks on her and her friends (spoiler alert, someone major gets killed), she proved to be fiercely loyal and showed a strong dedication to duty. Unfortunately, sometimes that duty got in the way of her and the people she loves. I admit, I was a bit frustrated with Cinda Williams Chima for throwing in a lot of romantic obstacles, but somehow she made the balance of the relationships in The Gray Wolf Throne work extremely well. Speaking of relationships, there sure was a ton of sexual tension and some romance. For such a busy girl, Raisa can sure catch a lot of men! So basically, the whole book is about Raisa coming into her own. It's jam-packed with her in action, grieving, and in love. I absolutely adored this book, and it was my favorite of Cinda William Chima's so far. I'm looking forward to seeing villains caught, a queendom growing stronger, and the blooming of relationships in the fourth book.
    • 4/5
      It is hard to believe that it took be so long to begin reading this series! Once I did, however, I tore through it as fast as I could. I have come to love everything about this series from the characters to the setting and everything in between. So desperate to read this book, I actually ended up with two copies!Raisa and Han remain my favorite characters. They have come so far and have been forced to grow up so much. I admire them for their drive, determination, and strength. In The Gray Wolf Throne the stakes they are facing are even higher, but the easy friendship that existed between Rebecca and Han has been shattered by the truth. It was frustrating, but understandable, how Han handled that. One of the best parts of this book is how nearly all of the main characters are reunited. Amon is still upstanding, loyal, and heartbreaking. Dancer, Cat, and Willo also continue to thrive and grow as characters.The energy, pacing, everything in this book is more dramatic and intense than the previous books. All the issues that have been building come to a head in one tragic, horrifying moment. I adore this story with the intricacies and intrigue of royal life and the marvelous characters. I really can say very little about the plot without giving anything else away, so I shall leave it at that.This is definitely my favorite in the series so far. With each book everything has just gotten better and better; this is no exception to that. I was just completely blown away by this. If you have not started reading this series do it now! You will not regret it. I would highly recommend this, especially to fans of books like the Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini.
    • 5/5
      If you have read my previous reviews on the Seven Realms series, you will know that I am a huge fan of it. I was thrilled to have an advanced copy of The Gray Wolf Throne on hand; however, I am now cursed with an even longer wait for the next addition to the series! The Gray Wolf Throne did not disappoint. Picking up the story soon after events in The Exiled Queen we join Raisa and Han on their different journeys; Raisa trying to find her way to safety or home, and Han trying to find Raisa - while still fulfilling his commitments to the many masters of his life. The pace and plot of the story are fast and intriguing. The story has quite a few heartrending moments, and it takes on you on an emotional roller coaster. This is one of those series that just hooks you in from the start and keep you anxiously turning the pages until the end. I love it! In The Gray Wolf Throne truths are revealed, betrayals abound and hearts are broken and strengthened. In this story filled with tragedy and intrigue the only complaint I have is that there weren’t more times with Han and Raisa together. Or just more time with Han. This novel is a lot more Raisa-centric, and she in some ways is a little more flimsy of a character. Raisa continues to develop, but her waffling in the romantic areas of her life did become a frustration. Regardless, this novel was a great adventure and I can’t wait to find out what happens next! If you haven’t started this series yet, go get started on it - and if you have - make sure to pick up The Gray Wolf Throne on August 30th! You won’t be disappointed.
    • 5/5
      We pick up the story a month after the battle between the troops of Gerard Montaigne and the soldiers of the kingdom of Tamron where Raisa almost got captured. Raisa’s been staying in a tavern in Fetters Ford for over a month now, in the hope that someone will come to take her home, but at the same time terrified that the assassins will find her. Her pseudonym Rebecca Morley is useless and she has to take on a new, unknown identity to survive. The Crown Princess is particularly worried that she will not make it back home in time and that her mother will make her younger sister Mellony the new heir to the throne.
      At the same time Han Allister is traveling on the same route back to the Fells, summoned by the clans to get ready for a fight against the magicians at court. Everywhere Han asks about the fate of his good friend Rebecca, who has become more than just a friend. Still in the dark about her true identity, Han gets a few tip that might lead to her. What happened to her? Was she really taken by Micah Bayar like Amon says?

      Ultimately, the two meet again in a predicament that could mean the death of one of them. Will both survive? And how many attempts on her life can Raisa survive?
      The political intrigue is reaching a climax in this third book of the Seven Realms series which, like its predecessors is a fantastic book that is very difficult to put aside. A large part of the book goes deeper into the emotions of Han and Raisa, the uncertainties for the future and the constant fear because death awaits them around every corner.

      It's nice to see that after a series of 3 books the story is still on a very high level and knows to deliver and doesn’t get boring. It happens far too often that a story makes too many detours to drag it out over as many books as possible.
      Seven Realms never gets boring and makes you long for the next book that will be published in the autumn (October) and will be called "The Crimson Crown".