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Pump Up Your Book Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Crowned by Christina Bauer 
At last, Elea has found the love of her life. Unfortunately, the evil Tsar Viktor is about to unleash an army of twisted mages bent on killing everyone Elea cares about… including the man who’s stolen her heart.
So what’s a powerful witch to do? Why, organize a league of magical warriors, of course!
Elea recruits and trains a fighting force to take down the Tsar. That’s challenge enough, but on the eve of battle, Elea realizes that her true enemies may be far more powerful than even Viktor: The deities Oni and Yuri could be out to destroy her as well. With major battles brewing on two fronts, Elea’s not sure that she’ll win, but with true love to inspire her, she’s certainly ready to fight.

I really enjoyed this series.  Elea has been my favorite from the start.  She is so strong and determined, not to mention she has a good heart.  She wants to help people.  Not just HER people but everyone.  She is more than willing to kill but only for the greater good or if being attacked.
Rowan is just hot.  I loved how the book started but then it just broke my heart!  I loved/hated it.  I was really glad to see more of Rowan's little brother, he is a favorite of mine.  The story was really good and there was action.  I loved how the author ended everything and answered a lot of questions I had.  That being said, I'm sad that the series is over.
It was a 4/5 for me.  A really strong ending to a beloved series.  This one will be a series I go back and reread. Labels: Romance, Science Fiction/Fantasy
 Ashley Wintters
