The Gray Wolf Throne by Cinda Williams Chima is the third book in the Seven Realms series. I continue to enjoy these books greatly. I’m really surprised she doesn’t have a movie deal yet. I have to repeat from my last Seven Realms review that I think it’s the best YA series on the market.
In this installment, Raisa is trying to make her way back to the Fells after her escape from wizard Micah Bayar and Prince Gerard Montaigne. While at Oden’s Ford, she had heard of unrest at home, with a group of people intent on making her sister Mellony princess heir in her place. In addition, having escaped assassins at Oden’s Ford, she continues to meet people trying to kill her.
After meeting with Edan Byrne, Captain of the Queen’s Guard, and his soldiers, she makes her way north, but the next attempt on her life almost succeeds — she is saved only through the efforts of Han Allister, former street lord and wizard, who is also making his way north.
Han feels betrayed when he discovers the girl he knew as Rebecca Morley is really Princess Raisa, but he sticks by her to protect her, as does Amon Byrne. These are the only two people Raisa can trust. She must decide how to lead her country, while protecting herself, but giving up both Han ad Amon for a political marriage.
The Gray Wolf Throne is a roller coaster. The speed with which I go through the Seven Realms books is a testament to Chima’s storytelling ability. Certain things resolve in this book, though many more are left open to tease the reader. I eagerly await the fourth and final book — The Crimson Throne.