The Bitter Kingdom by Rae Carson

Summary: "And she [Elisa] will discover secrets about herself and her world that could change the course of history. She must rise up as champion—a champion to those who have hated her most. Riveting, surprising, and achingly romantic, Rae Carson has spun a bold and powerful conclusion to her extraordinary trilogy."

Whew! What a journey this trilogy has been! I love Elisa and her wits, determination and guile. Her strategic brain is incredibly fun to read; she is one smart girl! This series is a must-read! I loved it. Even though I was a little disappointed with some parts of the 3rd book that felt like filler. And the conclusion of Elisa's "act of service" was a bit of a let-down. BUT, the storytelling in this series has been outstanding overall!

433 pages