Audric, now the Celdarian King in exile trying to get his throne back, has just about had it with Ludivine’s propensity to keep secrets and manipulations, however well meaning. Back with Audric and Ludivine, things are definitely not going well.

In the old timeline, Rielle is separated from everyone she loves and has finally turned to Corien, seriously considering opening the Gate as she falls deeper and deeper into madness. We are still alternating between two timelines, but there are no longer just two storylines. I had rather excessively high expectations for this one and well…I loved it, but there were certain aspects that I found somewhat disappointing, but also, I want more and wish this was another 500 pages long. Lightbringer was among my most anticipated releases this year, especially after the brutal cliffhanger that Kingsbane ended on. But there is still one more opportunity for things to change as the Prophet finally reveals themselves, giving Eliana and Rielle a chance to alter events and step away from the path that will lead to the destruction of the world. Meanwhile in the future, Simon’s betrayal has crushed Eliana, and she is trapped and tortured by the Emperor, desperately trying to keep her power at bay so that he cannot use it to travel back in time.

Especially then.”Īfter being rejected by her friends, family, and particularly Audric, a heartbroken Rielle has finally turned to Corien embracing the role of Blood Queen. We must hold onto the light of this truth. “Love is the one constant force that no violence or despair can diminish. The incredible conclusion to the trilogy that started with the instant New York Times bestsellers Furyborn and Kingsbane! In this epic finale to the Empirium Trilogy from New York Timesbestselling author Claire Legrand, two queens, separated by a thousand years must face their ultimate destinies. Betrayed and abandoned, she fights to keep her power at bay-and away from Corien, who will stop at nothing to travel back in time to Rielle, even if that means destroying her daughter.īut when the mysterious Prophet reveals themselves at last, everything changes, giving Rielle and Eliana a second chance for salvation-or the destruction their world has been dreading. In the future, Eliana arrives in the Empire’s capital as a broken shell of herself. Separated from Audric and Ludivine, she embraces the role of Blood Queen and her place by Corien’s side, determined to become the monster the world believes her to be. Meanwhile, whispers from the empirium slowly drive her mad, urging her to open the Gate. Synopsis: Queen Rielle, pushed away from everything she loves, turns to Corien and his promises of glory. Published: October 13th, 2020 (Sourcebooks Fire)

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