CAPTURE THE CROWN marks Jennifer Estep’s return again to writing Fantasy and the world she created for the Crown of Shards series. I was immediately intrigued about this concept when I heard about its premise. Estep has been known to create interesting worlds and this one that she had created in the Gargoyle Queen series is no exception.
While this first book in the series did take me a little while to get into in the beginning, there was a lot going on in terms of the action and deception. However, the concept of the spy was the thing that kept me interested. I’ve read a few spy books before, but none of them have been with this type of backdrop, so the combination intrigued me a lot and since this is only the first book in the trilogy, I can only expect it to get better.
If you’re a fan of exploring kingdoms and lots of action and suspense, then I think that you’ll enjoy this new series from Jennifer Estep too. Gemma’s character certainly shines in this book and I have high hopes for the other characters as well, especially Leo. CAPTURE THE CROWN certainly showcases Estep’s writing to the fullest. I can’t wait to see what happens next!
Bestselling author Jennifer Estep returns to her Crown of Shards world with an all-new trilogy and a bold new heroine who protects her kingdom from magic, murder, and mayhem by moonlighting as a spy.
Gemma Ripley has a reputation for being a pampered princess who is more interested in pretty gowns, sparkling jewelry, and other frivolous things than learning how to rule the kingdom of Andvari. But her carefully crafted persona is just an act to hide the fact that Gemma is a powerful mind magier—and a spy.
Gemma is undercover, trying to figure out who is stealing large amounts of tearstone from one of the Ripley royal mines when she encounters Prince Leonidas Morricone of Morta—her mortal enemy. Gemma tries to steer clear of the handsome prince, but when she finds herself behind enemy lines, she reluctantly joins forces with Leo. Also coming to Gemma’s aid is Grimley, her beloved gargoyle.
Despite the fact that Andvari and Morta are old, bitter enemies, a dangerous attraction sparks between Gemma and Leo. Further complicating matters is Leo’s murderous family, especially Queen Maeven Morricone, the mastermind behind the infamous Seven Spire massacre.
The closer Gemma gets to the stolen tearstone, the more deadly plots she uncovers. Everyone is trying to capture the crown, but only one queen can sit on the throne …
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