A Throne for Sisters (A Throne for Sisters—Book One)
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3.9 • 35 Ratings
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Publisher Description
“Morgan Rice has come up with what promises to be another brilliant series, immersing us in a fantasy of valor, honor, courage, magic and faith in your destiny. Morgan has managed again to produce a strong set of characters that make us cheer for them on every page.…Recommended for the permanent library of all readers that love a well-written fantasy.”
--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (regarding Rise of the Dragons)
From #1 Bestseller Morgan Rice comes an unforgettable new fantasy series.
In A THRONE FOR SISTERS (Book one), Sophia, 17, and her younger sister Kate, 15, are desperate to leave their horrific orphanage. Orphans, unwanted and unloved, they nonetheless dream of coming of age elsewhere, of finding a better life, even if that means living on the streets of the brutal city of Ashton.
Sophia and Kate, also best friends, have each other’s backs—and yet they want different things from life. Sophia, a romantic, more elegant, dreams of entering court and finding a noble to fall in love with. Kate, a fighter, dreams of mastering the sword, of battling dragons, and becoming a warrior. They are both united, though, by their secret, paranormal power to read other’s minds, their only saving grace in a world that seems bent to destroy them.
As they each embark on a quest and adventure their own ways, they struggle to survive. Faced with choices neither can imagine, their choices may propel them to the highest power—or plunge them to the lowest depths.
A THRONE FOR SISTERS is the first book in a dazzling new fantasy series rife with love, heartbreak, tragedy, action, magic, sorcery, fate and heart-pounding suspense. A page turner, it is filled with characters that will make you fall in love, and a world you will never forget.
Book #2—A COURT FOR THIEVES—is also available!
“An action packed fantasy sure to please fans of Morgan Rice’s previous novels, along with fans of works such as The Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini…. Fans of Young Adult Fiction will devour this latest work by Rice and beg for more.”
--The Wanderer, A Literary Journal (regarding Rise of the Dragons)
Customer Reviews
50/50
Liked the story but the end… what? cliff hanger but i mean, a boring cliff hanger..
Issue with reading age
I listened to the audiobook narrated by Wayne Farrell, whose voice heightened the beauty of Rice’s prose and made it super satisfying to listen to. Still, I gave it three stars.
I read other reviews, and I wasn’t surprised the novel has been rated 3.46 stars. While the general feedback points out inconsistencies in the plot and non-dimensional characters, I disagree because it was written for a younger audience. However, I can understand why some reviewers feel this way. One aspect that stands out is the disparity between the intended reading age and the book's content. The audiobook can be found under the children and YA category (Apple Books App). The prose and plot structure would likely resonate well with children, as they are generally less concerned with strict realism as long as the protagonist emerges triumphant. (Otherwise, even tales like Cinderella could be criticised for being one of the most absurd tales in the history of children’s literature.) For this reason, its plot and character development might not satisfy young adults (15+) and adult readers who approach the story with a different mindset. In other words, Rice’s plot and character arcs are appropriate for children, but the adult themes of violence and rape presented in the novel are not. Conversely, older audiences aged 15 and above might still enjoy the story despite its sensitive themes and plot’s inconsistencies. Or they might hate it due to the occurrence and resolution of events with a mere wave of the writer's wand, akin to traditional fairy tales.
Another issue with the story, which intertwines with the previous one, is that Rice uses fairytale-like prose to conceal flaws throughout the novel. While this approach might have been suitable if the book were intended for children, it falls short for readers who are young at heart but older in years. Regardless of how pleasant the prose may be, older readers are incredibly skilled at identifying weaknesses within a story.
So, I gave this novel a rating of ⭐️⭐️⭐️ because I feel that Rice might want to rethink her intended audience and focus on either writing for children or young adults. The current ambiguity of the target readership creates a risk of receiving very negative reviews despite the fact that Morgan Rice can write quite beautiful fairytale prose. Also, adult readers might want to think twice or drop their standards before reading literature for children & YA .
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