The Raven Throne

by Stephanie Burgis

Overview

The action-packed sequel to the critically-acclaimed fantasy adventure The Raven Heir, perfect for fans of Robert Beatty and Shannon Hale.

Now that Cordelia sits on the Raven Throne, life in Corvenne must change.

When their triplet sister became the Raven Queen, Giles and Rosalind knew they would have to learn to behave at court. For Rosalind, no more fighting. For Giles, no more loud singing. But what they didn't foresee was having to foil a wicked plot against their sister.

When Cordelia falls into an enchanted sleep and cannot be woken, Rosalind and Giles must quest across the kingdom to seek help from the ancient spirits of the land. But their family's greatest enemies lurk at every turn, and it will take all of the triplets' deepest strengths to fight against them.

From the author of The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart comes a thrilling new fantasy full of magic, adventure, and the power of family.

Acclaim for The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart
A Kids' Indie Next List Pick
An Amazon Best Book of the Month
A Mighty Girl Best Book of the Year
A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year
A VOYA Top Shelf Pick

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781547610327
Publisher:	Bloomsbury USA
Publication date:	08/08/2023
Pages:	272
Sales rank:	566,979
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 8.55(h) x 1.00(d)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Stephanie Burgis is the author of The Princess Who Flew with Dragons, The Girl with the Dragon Heart, The Dragon with the Chocolate Heart, the tween fantasy trilogy Kat, Incorrigible and the adult historical fantasy title Masks and Shadows.
www.stephanieburgis.com; @stephanieburgis

Editorial Reviews

From shape-shifting heroes to venomous villains to a transcendent connection between human society and the natural world, the second volume in the series offers fantasy lovers well-drawn characters in a setting suffused with magic. [A] satisfying finale to the Raven Crown series.” —Booklist

“A thrilling quest.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Brimming with magic, The Raven Heir is thrilling, enchanting, and delightful, with a beautiful message about what family means and an irresistible shapeshifting heroine. Absolutely magnificent!” —Sarah Beth Durst, award-winning author of Spark on THE RAVEN HEIR

“From the first page to the last, you won't be able to set down this enthralling tale of magic, mystery, and political intrigue!” —Bestselling author Jessica Day George, on THE RAVEN HEIR

“A captivating, timeless tale that runs, burrows, and soars! I read the whole thing as if under a spell. The Raven Heir is destined to become a classic.” —Jenn Reese, author of A Game of Fox & Squirrels on THE RAVEN HEIR

“Chaotic, heartwarming, and emotionally satisfying with high stakes that keep readers invested.” —Kirkus Reviews on THE RAVEN HEIR

“Burgis's focus on how the land influences the closely knit family . . . results in a vividly described setting and a strong, shifting sibling dynamic.” —Publishers Weekly on THE RAVEN HEIR

“[An] eventful, enjoyable adventure story.” —Booklist on THE RAVEN HEIR

“Like sipping hot cocoa on a cold day, reading this book was an absolute delight.” —Sheila Grau, author of the Dr. Critchlore's School for Minions series on THE DRAGON WITH A CHOCOLATE HEART

“This story is a delightfully delicious blend of magic spiced with adventure and a heart as sweet and warm as molten chocolate. I completely adored this book!” —Sarah Prineas, author of THE MAGIC THIEF and Winterling series on THE DRAGON WITH A CHOCOLATE HEART

“The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart is a perfect confection: rich, satisfying, and remarkably delicious.” —Caroline Carlson, author of the Very Nearly Honorable League of Pirates series on THE DRAGON WITH A CHOCOLATE HEART

“Black-presenting Silke's an entirely believable character; supporting characters are equally well-drawn, and Burgis' world is a robustly diverse one. As with the first book, the fantasy hijinks are tempered with depth for a story that's sweet but not saccharine.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON HEART

“A gloriously fresh story to be read with a steaming cup of chocolate at hand.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on THE DRAGON WITH A CHOCOLATE HEART

“A rousing adventure story with convincing characters and a colorful setting.” —Booklist on THE PRINCESS WHO FLEW WITH DRAGONS

From the Publisher

2023-05-24
Cordelia, Giles, and Rosalind, magical triplets raised in exile and now restored to the monarchy, discover the royal court is more dangerous than any wild creature in this sequel toThe Raven Heir (2021).

A great battle has restored Cordelia to the Raven Throne, so the 12-year-old triplets feel like everything ought to be easy now. Instead, it’s all worse than ever. Cordelia, now the Raven Queen, is surrounded by terrible advisers and kept away from her siblings. Rosalind, the young warrior, is tormented by cruel ladies-in-waiting and humiliated for her athleticism. Giles dreamed of becoming a bard, but now he’s convinced that indulging in either music or magic will tarnish Cordelia and make her seem unfit for the crown. One night, Cordelia falls into an enchanted slumber, and it’s up to Rosalind and Giles to go on a quest to save both their sister and the magical land itself—but they venture forth without their greatest strengths. An escalating series of arguments and misunderstandings means that neither the triplets nor their family members ever compare notes, so it is not until the climax that they realize how badly they’ve been manipulated by vicious nobles. Instead, they spent much of the adventure angry, shouting, and mutually distrustful. Despite the eventual rewarding character growth for Rosalind and Giles, the unnecessarily overlong communication failure is exhausting. Most characters read White.

A thrilling quest, but it would’ve been unnecessary if the protagonists had had even one calm conversation. (Fantasy. 9-12)

Kirkus Reviews