The Crimson Crown (A Seven Realms Novel, 4)

This book was, all in all, a satisfying conclusion to Han and Raisa's story, though it did feel a bit incomplete. The ending felt rushed as han's goal is realized and I do think it could have used an epilogue to show us the main characters post storyline. However that does not detract from my score in the slightest. It is still a fantastic book, ending a beloved series of mine with grace and beauty. Cinda Williams Chima did something that is all to rare in most series these days, she finished while she was ahead and she was ahead by a lot. I still would have appreciated an ending similar to what was done by Brandon Sanderson in A Memory of Light, but all things considered she did better than I expected though not as well as I would have liked.

It was good storytelling, it made you want to keep reading.

Seller was fast. A great series to read. Keeps you on your feet.

Husband loves this author

Wow! Such a great conclusion to the series! I am still in shocked with the revelation of all the betrayals, hypocrisies, and the truth about Alger Waterlow and Hanalea. I am ecstatic about the fate of Han and Raisa. I have totally enjoyed this last installment. Since the author has left the ending open, I am hoping for the possibility of a spinoff that still connects to the original characters of the Seven Realms (most especially Han, Raisa, and Dancer), but hopefully not the Bayars for I despise them.

Yet, another one day binge read.Happy because pretty much everyone I wanted to survive did. Hurray!For the most part this book answered all the questions that were left be answered. Again, we got to see many of the characters grow and make difficult choices. There were some parts that dragged a bit for me, but that's likely only because I was so eager to see what would happen to Han. I am happy that they didn't make it so that Han single-handedly saved the day, because that would have been rather unreasonable. It was great that it was a team effort.It was great how Han forced the Wizards and Clans to work together. Between Raisa and Han, I honestly think Han is the stronger character. He has grown so much, learned a lot from his life experiences and is willing to sacrifice so much for the people he cares about. He is smart, tough, charming, loyal and firm, but at the same time understanding. He is not so quick to judge people for their decisions, because he tries to see it from their point of view. I really love his character. Oh and of course Dancer. I really loved Dancer in this book as well. I was also glad Dancer got a chance to shine and show that Han isn't the only special one among between the two of them. He honestly seems like the greatest friend a person could ask for, smart, loyal and independent. He complements Han without letting him have his way all the time. Plus he saved Han, on multiple occasions.Micah, throughout this series I had a real love-hate relationship with both Micah and Fiona. But at the end of the day despite all of Micah's wrongdoings I do truly believe he loved Raisa and I honestly felt bad for him. Again, in another life/in another type of story he and Raisa might have worked. As for Fiona, she was a bit trickier. I liked that she was strong and independent. She knew what she wanted and it wasn't to stand on the sidelines while her father and Micah took everything for themselves. Oddly enough I enjoyed her interactions with Han. *Spoiler* I was sad when Fiona did not make it. Lord Bayar on the other hand was a snake from start to finish. I blame him a great deal for the misery of his children. He was greedy, vindictive, selfish and hypocritical. He was the worst kind of person and yet the best kind of villain.All-in-all a good book, and an overall wonderful series!

My daughter wanted the whole set so I bought them for her. I have not read them but she loved them!

Loved this book but am a bit stunned that it's the end. Sure, one part of the story was finished, but there's still so much going on in this world that I wanted to see how it was worked out.