King (Dragon King Chronicles Series #3)

by Ellen Oh

Overview

King by Ellen Oh, founder of #WeNeedDiverseBooks, will be loved by fantasy and action fans of Kristin Cashore's Graceling, Tamora Pierce's Tortall novels, and Marie Lu's Legend series! This thrilling and romantic conclusion to the Prophecy series brings Kira her final quest. Girl warrior, demon slayer, tiger spirit of the yellow eyes—Kira is one captivating heroine. Author Marie Lu raved, "After finishing my journey with Kira, all I wanted was more!" Here is the much-anticipated final installment in the Prophecy series!

All eyes are on her. Kira, once an outcast in her home village of Hansong, is now the only one with the power to save her kingdom. Kira braves a sea of tigers and battles armies of demons as she learns to trust herself, the romantic feelings for Jaewon that are growing within her, and the destiny that must be hers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780062091154
Publisher:	HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date:	03/31/2015
Series:	Dragon King Chronicles Series , #3
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.30(h) x 1.30(d)
Age Range:	13 - 17 Years

About the Author

Originally from New York City, Ellen Oh is an adjunct college instructor and former entertainment lawyer with an insatiable curiosity for ancient Asian history. She also loves martial arts films, K-pop, K-dramas, and cooking shows, and she is a rabid fan of the Last Airbender and the Legend of Korra series. Ellen lives in Bethesda, Maryland, with her husband and three daughters and has yet to satisfy her quest for a decent bagel. King is her third book and the final installment in the Prophecy trilogy. She now would like to have a dokkaebi of her own.

Editorial Reviews

Strong and fully realized. An attractive historical fantasy with appeal that crosses gender lines.

ALA Booklist

01/01/2015
Gr 9 Up—In this final installment of the series, Kira continues her quest to collect the lost treasures, unite the seven kingdoms, fulfill the ancient prophecy, and, in so doing, defeat the evil forces invading their lands. Along the way, she also confronts her romantic feelings for her friend and would-be suitor Jaewon, saves her cousin the crown prince of Hansong from an evil dragon, and battles armies of demons. This is a fast-paced fantasy/adventure novel, with a realistic portrayal of teenage insecurity and romance. Kira is a likable underdog and the relationships within her extended family develop in a way that bring depth to what could otherwise be just another action tale. Early romantic encounters between Kira and Jaewon could give teens the mistaken idea that "no" does not always mean "no," but the message of empowerment and finding one's inner strength come across even stronger. Overall, this is a fulfilling end to an action-packed trilogy with characters that readers will be sad to let go.—Sunnie Lovelace, Wallingford Public Library, CT

School Library Journal

2014-12-22
In the conclusion to the Prophecy trilogy, Kira must decide if she can fully embrace her destiny as the Dragon Musado. A malevolent dragon has abducted Kira's royal cousin, Taejo, and given her just 10 days to exchange the two magical treasures in her possession for Taejo's life (Warrior, 2013). Making the trade isn't an option: Kira needs the treasures to defeat the Yamato invaders and their demon lord, and she needs Taejo to survive to become king. So Kira and Jaewon race to rescue Taejo and claim the third and final treasure before the final battle. Though the story starts slowly—Kira and Jaewon's journey has more awkward flirting than fight scenes—it offers readers plenty of action by the end. However, reading the novel is rather like watching another person clear the levels of a video game en route to a showdown with the final boss: It's hard to feel much emotional investment in the outcome. Old friends and enemies return, but they don't make much of an impression thanks to their flat characterization. In addition, the colloquial dialogue continues to feel too contemporary for a story set in an alternate feudal Korea. It takes a skilled stylist to pull off such a fusion, and Oh's attempt unfortunately falls short. This finale is recommended only for completists. (map, glossary) (Fantasy. 13-16)

Kirkus Reviews