And The Kingfountain series by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Jeff Wheeler continues with this, the sixth installment.

I picked up the "Kingfountain" series a while back and stopped reading while waiting for one of the books to come out, book 4 I believe. When I was offered the chance to review the 6th book in the series, I went back and read the entire series to catch up. I was not disappointed.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading Wheeler's "The Forsaken Throne". The world-building is captivating as always in his works and the character development never disappoints. I always crave for more after reading Wheeler's books, in a good way. I never want the book or series to end.

"The Forsaken Throne" was an excellent conclusion to the "Kingfountain" series (worry not fans, there is a prequel as well). Go out and get your hands on it ASAP.

A copy of the book was provided by the publisher in return for an honest review.

Great story by Jeff Wheeler. Really fabulous story, that kept me turning the pages!! A thrilling plot, and characters.

Received from Netgalley for honest read and review.

Finally got to finish this wonderful series,this is the 6th book in the Kingfountain,double trilogy,firstly about Owen the Trynne Kiskaddon.

Beautifully written with really engaging characters that have you rooting for them from the very beginning.This now makes me want to read the other series that have been written as I enjoyed the writing so much.

This was a really good ending to such a brilliant series.

4 stars

I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was a great ending to a fun series. The action picks up shortly after the events in The Silent Shield. The Forbidden Court has been torched and Gahalatine blames Trynne. He accuses her of treachery and issues an ultimatum. Meanwhile, Kingfountain is threatened once again by Morwenna. She will stop at nothing to quench her thirst for revenge and the throne. It's up to Trynne and Fallon to save the people of their kingdoms, as well as their families.

The action is non-stop and the characters' abilities are tested in this satisfying ending to the trilogy. If you haven't read this series, I highly recommend you pick the books up now.

This final book did not leave up to the previous instalments in the series; it did still contain all of the things that made me initially fall in love with the world and the characters that inhabit it. The world-building and characters are still exemplary and Kate Rudd's narration still brings me great joy.

My issue with this finale is twofold; first is this crosses over with one of Wheeler's other series (which I haven't read) and I was overwhelmed with the breadth of information presented to which I had no background and was rushed through to keep pace with the story currently being explored. The second was the final wrap-up of the story, certain elements felt a little convenient and several threads were wrapped too quickly without enough time to appreciate their consequences.

I would still recommend this series to anyone interested but would suggest you take the time to read Wheeler's Muirwood series to understand the full scope of the worlds in the final journey.

When I decided to read this trilogy I was dubious about pushing Owen's character further, as I had loved the original three books, and hate when a trilogy is pushed further, hoping it was a story that needed to be told rather than a money making exercise. But then I read the first two books of this trilogy almost as the same book as I didn't put either of them down from beginning to end.

Although I was quite upset with the end of the second book, thinking that it was a quick ending for something that had been built up in two books, I was prepared to let it slide as I was looking forward to seeing what would happen to Trynne and Gahalatine.

But that is exactly where this book let me down. Rather than expand on this and enjoy the story that has been built up in the previous books, the story seemed to do a complete u-turn to a far off land which completely threw the original story and characters. And not for the better. I didn't like some of the supporting characters like King Drew when they were forced in to this new circumstances, and suddenly people I had read about and rooted for previously I was suddenly wondering where their loyalty and morals had gone.

In all I was disappointed by this end, and wish that I had finished at the end of the second book, as although the ending wasn't what I wanted, at least at this point I still liked most of the characters and actually cared what happened next.

Fantastic conclusion to the series! I look forward to what Mr. Wheeler has coming for us in the future!

The Forsaken Throne is the 6th (final?) book in Jeff Wheeler's Kingfountain series. The series is an epic multi-book fantasy with some crossworld tie-ins from the author's other series. There are several interconnected storylines, most of which are tied up in this, possibly final, installment.

I enjoyed reading this one a lot and seeing how the storyline would unfold and resolve, though, as other reviewers have mentioned, the pain that the heroine Trynne suffered seemed unending. Lady of Sorrows, indeed. Building a rapport with characters only to see them pushed and broken and betrayed over and over again felt wearying to me and I often took a pause for a few days. This was not a read-in-one-sitting book for me. I liked it very much that she was emphatically not a pampered soft and pliable princess. She is honorable and, frankly, pretty badass.

By my rough reckoning, the main series includes well over 2000 pages; that's a lot of room to develop a world and characters. The plotlines are in my opinion, certainly worthy of the epic scale of the books. I never had problems keeping the characters straight in my head, though I wouldn't suggest this book as a standalone, especially to people who aren't die-hard epic fantasy fans.

Though I would certainly class this series as comfortably inside the fantasy genre, it's not the same sort of gritty massively epic fantasy of G.R.R. Martin or Joe Abercrombie, full of pitched battles and people disemboweling one another. Never fear though, there's lots of evil magic vs. good magic, betrayal, sacrifice and dishonesty. I liked the ending a lot, without spoiling anything.

Four stars for this installment and four for the series as a whole. I'll be picking up his other books.

Have greatly enjoyed the series and this book was not an exception to that. I did feel that the ending was a little rushed, and though it would have lengthened the book, could have been fleshed out more. Would have liked to see more interplay with the Morwenna, she is after all the main villain.

“One cannot destroy evil, little sister. It can only be bound for a season. It plants its seeds the moment we stop fighting against it.”
(from The Forsaken Throne)


The Forsaken Throne is the thrilling conclusion to Jeff Wheeler’s sixth (and final?) book in the Kingfountain series.

After a raging fire has reduced the Forbidden Court to ashes – what was supposed to be the side of Tryneowy “Trynne” Kiskaddon’s coronation as empress – there is more at risk than ever. Meanwhile, Morwenna is plotting her revenge against Trynne, vowing to take away everything she holds dear – her family, her home, and her reputation – for the death of her father, Duke Severn. Trynne must keep her wits and rely on the will of the Fountain and her magic if she is to protect everything and everyone she loves.

I’m going to be honest, I didn’t quite like this book as much as the others. I think I was a little off-put by the middle third of the book, which took place in Muirwood (no spoilers here). I have never read Wheeler’s Muirwood series, so I didn’t get the references to the characters and actions of those books which, though weren’t super important to the overall plot of The Forsaken Throne, I felt like I was still missing a lot.

I also didn’t like how disconnected this book felt overall from the previous five books. I felt that the conclusion at the end of The Silent Shield, though not satisfactory, gave little room for expansion into a full sixth book, which is probably while the middle was spent in Muirwood – it felt more like filler than plot, and I wasn’t a fan.

However, I did enjoy the book overall. The ending, though maybe a little predictable, still held surprises and was a great conclusion to this epic series.

Thank you to NetGalley and 47North for a copy of this eBook in exchange for an honest review.

I have loved the kingfountian series since book one and was very excited to get the chance to read the conclusion I advance! This series about Owen kiskaddon and then his daughter Trynne Kiskaddon is one of the fullest and most vivid worlds I've fallen into. A book that is acceptable for all ages and is able to keep the attention of all ages its truly a great story. I recently found that there will be at least one more prequal to go with the story and I couldn't be more thrilled to be able to step into this world at least once more!

This book was enjoyable, but it is not my favorite. I felt like Mr. Wheeler was more interested in tying the Kingfountain series up in a tidy bow, rather than fully exploring the world that he had opened to us. I was looking forward to a nice, descriptive journey through the Deep Fathoms; to learning more about Chandigarl and seeing how Trynne and Galahatine's marriage progressed, after he had worked so hard to win her hand, and she had denied her heart to consent. While it was lovely to see another romance bloom, it was not the romance that originally intrigued me.
It is a good novel. It is a pleasant afternoon read with a cup of cream tea, but it wasn't all for which I had hoped. I give this one 3.5 out of 5.
(I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.)

For me this is kind of a tricky review. I was disappointed in this book, to be honest, and I am very sorry that I was because I really wanted to love it.

By no means is this a bad book, however, I didn't like the plot twists and really the overall plotting of the book.

I loved most of the Kingfountain books and recommend reading all of them, even this book. But, like I said above, this book was a little bit of a let down to me.

Having been a big fan of the entire series, since book 1 I have been completely absorbed into the KingFountain world, I particularly enjoyed the characters and elements the author introduced from his other series into this series. The characters continue to grow realistically as the story rockets along nicely and you are left at the end of the book satisfied and smiling over the conclusion, yet you are left with the sense of wanting more! I would certainly recommend this series and this book is just as strong as the previous in the series. I just want to thank Jeff Wheeler for writing a wonderful series of books.

I enjoyed this book. I have read a little bit from these worlds before, but was not up to speed on this series. I thought this book was very good stand alone. The characters are presented in ways that display their traits and lets you get to understand them. The authors prose and style worked well, everything seemed to flow well throughout the story. The plot itself was complex in terms of details and probably tied together many things I didn't fully understand due to having not read the full series, but I still felt readers could grasp most of it from just this book. The ending seemed to be a satisfying one for an end to a series. I think the main character/heroine was relatable in some ways that many books fail to achieve. She was not simply a hero, but a human with flaws and thoughts that showed a normal lack of confidence at times, as well as many other emotions. The character development of the book was very good. The world was well explained for a novel late in a series. This book is appropriate for young adult readers and perhaps even younger, but I think it is probably a little dry to keep the interest of young adult readers. Not that there isn't action in the book, just that it seems to be more emotionally mature to the point, younger kids won't enjoy it as much, but adults will enjoy it all the more. I am giving this book 4 stars, but being I haven't read the whole series am guessing I could even go 4.5 stars if I had.
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The Forsaken Throne is book 6 in the Kingfountain series and if you have been reading my blog for a year you might have seen I have written reviews on a few books from this series already.

I have loved every previous books in this series and I loved this book just as much. The story is very well written and I loved the world building.

This is a fantasy book and even if you don't usually read this genre you might enjoy it.

I give this 4 out of 5.

The Forsaken Throne by Jeff Wheeler is now available online and in bookstores near you.

Releases tomorrow: November 14, 2017!!

I actually read this a couple weeks ago and never posted the review because I’ve been so busy with work. I’ve read all six of Wheeler’s Kingfountain books this year and honestly, not a single one disappointed. I’m not sure if this is the last intended Kingfountain book, but I really hope it’s not!

This is the conclusion to Trynne’s story and it was full of highs and lows. Nothing is ever as it seems and I was kept on my toes by every turn of events. At many points in this story I was left wondering: “How the heck will Trynne get out of this?” Luckily, though it seems all of Kingfountain is against her, she has a few friends to help her out.

The writing is beautiful and concise. Wheeler doesn’t waste words or pages. He gives you exactly what is needed. I have an emotional investment in almost all of these characters and that is the true gift in his writing, he really knows how to make you care. None of them are perfect. They are layered and complex and make hard decisions that don’t always pan out the way you might want or expect them too.

The action is paced well and balanced with the slower parts where Trynne is traveling. Did I mention she dual wields swords? She dual wields swords. Seriously, I have yet to find another character as awesome as Trynne.

This is not a standalone, so if you have not yet read The Queen’s Poisoner start with that. It has a different feel to it then the books that come later because the hero is an 8 year old boy, but I promise there is never a dull moment and it remains my favorite in the series. I cannot recommend this series enough to other fantasy lovers.

Thank you to NetGalley and 47North for providing an eARC for me to review.

This is the final book in the Kingsfountain series by Jeff Wheeler and it wraps up the series with satisfying results for all the characters in the book. (Well, almost all...)

Book Review: The Forsaken Throne
The Kingfountain series 

By Jeff Wheeler

Spoiler Alert!




Summary

A devastating disaster has left the Forbidden Court in ashes, its fountains destroyed, and its magic at risk. It was destined as the site of Trynne Kiskaddon’s coronation as empress. Now, all Trynne can imagine is the roar of flames, the cries of Gahalatine’s people, and the smell of cinders in a city gone dark. Tragic as the threat to Kingfountain is, it’s nowhere near as foul as the treachery posed by Morwenna. Saboteur, conspirator, and full-blood sister of the king, she is prepared to set forth a wave of destruction that will eliminate everything that stands between her and possession of the throne.

But Trynne has her weapons, too—her magic, her resilience, her skills at intrigue, and especially, Fallon. The man who once swore his allegiance to Morwenna now stands by Trynne’s side as they venture into the unknown to protect those they love, reunite with a family scattered by diabolical forces, and safeguard a kingdom…as well as the destiny the Fountain has for each of them. (Courtesy of goodreads.com)

Adult Point of View

I received an ARC for The Forsaken Throne and this is my honest review. Thank you to Jeff Wheeler and NetGalley for providing me with this book.

I will tell you the good and bad news right at the beginning, so you can relax and read the rest of the review. Bad news first, is that The Forsaken Throne is the last in the Kingfountain series, but the good news is that Wheeler is giving us another prequel! Look for The Poisoner's Enemy which focuses on Ankarette Tryneowy before she saved Owen's life scheduled to come out January 9th 2018.

If you have followed the reviews for the Kingfountain series, you all ready know I am a fan. I was quite worried that after I have loved the entire series that I would feel let down by The Forsaken Throne, because there were so many threads that needed to be tidied up. I hoped the characters would stay true to themselves or show growth. I was very happy with the conclusion.

From the opening dialog, the reader has his fears confirmed that Morwenna has been deceitful from the beginning. Combined with the opening scene, between Trynne and her new husband, I could tell it was going to be a rough ride. I love it when a book is fraught with tension. I was shocked that Gahaltine wouldn't have had more faith in his wife, whom he had respected and outwitted the Wizr council to marry. The controlling Wizrs did a very good spin job to have Gahaltine turned so thoroughly against Trynne. It was an essential plot move because a book about countries rebuilding after a war would have been tedious. Once that plot device was established, I was turned for another loop with a twist plot. Wheeler is a master of building tension! By the end of the book I felt more compassion for Gahaltine than I would have expected; he showed growth in this final book that meshed well with his character's voice.

In the previous novel, The Silent Shield, readers were left on tenterhooks wanting to know what was happening with Owen. The facts, as we knew them, were that he had been imprisoned, his memory taken, his power suppressed and he had escaped and was fighting in an army. The questions were; what army and who did he serve, how could his memory be restored and how could he return safely to his homeland? Even without his memory intact, Owen was true to his basic nature. He analyzed the facts he had for the best solution, served with honor and sought the truth. He remained open to discovery, which was a key for him to be saved. I did not expect Owen's location as a prisoner, however, the author did lay a solid foundation and it was logical (I had originally thought he was in Gahaltine's court - which I suspect the author had hoped). I love it when an author surprises me with a plot twist!

Trynne is one of my favorite characters along with Owen, and the Maid of Donremy through the series. Trynne has faced challenge after challenge, and even when she wants to give up, she doesn't. She is blessed with the gift of having loyal friends, sort of - if they are not ensorcelled by evil wizrs. Trynne learns how to draw on her inner strength as her life falls apart. Her mother has been called by a vision to sail to the Deep Fathoms, her father is imprisoned, her husband has been estranged from her through deceit, her lands, with all her subject whom she loves, will be destroyed if she leaves for a long period of time. To top off everything else, her own king doubts her loyalty. Trynne has relied on Fallon many times, doubted him and is drawn back to him. She permanently gave up Fallon to save her nation by marrying King Gahaltine, where once again Wheeler dashed the hopes of all readers of a happy romance. In The Forsaken Throne, Fallon and Trynne are thrown together again, and because they are both people with morals we know, as the reader, that they will not break their commitments. Will there ever be a happy ending for Trynne? So, here is the spoiler - there is a happy ending, mixed with sadness for Trynne.

I am also fascinated by the Fountain in this series. Generally, a force of nature is not seen as a character, but in this case it is such a defining element, I believe the fountain can be seen as an over-arching character. The fountain-blessed aren't given a gift from the Fountain based upon their own good nature. Each person chooses how they use the gift they were given, and some individuals choose wickedness rather than goodness.  Even so, the Fountain directs the recipients of the gifts, IF they are willing to listen. The Fountain reminds me of the Bible expression that roughly states; the rain falls on both the good and the wicked. So often in books, a force like the Fountain, would be bestowed only upon those who are worthy of the blessing, consequently, the Fountain in this series is more mysterious and opens up many plot possibilities. Wouldn't it be fun to have a chapter where the reader could hear the Fountain's thoughts?

Jeff Wheeler suggests that it would be beneficial, for undisclosed reasons, to have read The Legends of Muirwood and Whispers of Mirrowen prior to ending this series. I had not read the other series and was still satisfied with reading The Forsaken Throne. Even so, I will go back and read the others.

I highly recommend this entire series. It is clean, the violence isn't over the top, and the plot is interesting, being woven through with history and Arthurian legends. It is also appropriate for high school and older, I believe children in middle-school would have a harder time following the plot complexity, though they could certainly give it a try.

5 out of 5 stars



-Michelle

If you have enjoyed Wheeler as an author I would highly recommend reading A Cast of Stones by Patrick W. Carr, The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner and Jonathan Strange & Mr NorrellJBy Susanna Clarke. I am confident that you will love their books.

Try The Lost Book Of The Grail By Charlie Lovett if you love Arthurian legends, though this one is not exactly a fantasy novel, it is well worth reading - I love the different stories lines.

A few older books to try would include The Raven Ring by Patricia C. Wrede, the Windrose Chronicles by Barbara Hambly, The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley and The Riddle-Master of Hed by Patricia Anne McKillip.