The Bone Shard War by Andrea Stewart- Book review

The final book in The Drowning Empire Trilogy was just as amazing as I thought it would be. Here is my review of The Bone Shard War by Andrea Stewart.

Lin Sukai has won her first victory as Emperor, but the future of the Phoenix Empire hangs in the balance – and Lin is dangerously short of allies. 
As her own governors plot treason, the Shardless Few renew hostilities. Worse still, Lin discovers her old nemesis Nisong has joined forces with the rogue Alanga, Ragan. Both seek her death.  
Yet hopes lies in history. Legend tells of seven mythic swords, forged in centuries past. If Lin can find them before her enemies, she may yet be able to turn the tide.   
If she fails, the Sukai dynasty – and the entire empire – will fall.  

 Review

I was not a hero, but maybe- I could still do heroic things.

 If there was a single sentence that captures the essence of the conclusion of the epic fantasy, The Bone Shard War by Andrea Stewart, this is it.

The Bone Shard Emperor by Andrea Stewart – Book review

Heavy is the head that wears the bone shard crown especially when you have to fight errant Bone constructs, a growing rebellion and an ancient magical enemy. Read my review of the Bone Shard Emperor by Andrea Stewart. as part of the March of the Sequels hosted by Sue’s Musings.

Series The Drowning Empire Book 2

Genre: Fantasy

Source of the book: My own

REVIEW

This book picks up from the end of the Bone Shard Emperor Daughter ( review here) where Lin has killed her father to become the new Emperor. Jovis has now become Captain of her Guard, a reluctant spy for the Shardless Few and someone who now has superpowers.

This book definitely didn’t suffer from the second book of the trilogy syndrome and the plot continues to race along. The point of view characters remains the same with Lin, Jovis and Phalue being the main ones.

Lin’s struggles to become an effective emperor and different from her father is well described and introduce some political intrigue and manoeuvring into the story. The Alanga, the ancient magical enemy play a significant role in adding another layer to the story.