"What a conclusion to a spellbinding trilogy! The Bitter Kingdom cements Rae Carson as one of the best fantasy authors to grace the shelves. I love this series to pieces, and so should you." -- Marie Lu, New York Times best-selling author of the Legend trilogy

"The perfect conclusion to one of the most brilliant modern YA fantasies on the market today. Readers will love this whole series, and while I didn't want to leave Elisa's world, The Bitter Kingdom hits all the right notes. This is YA fantasy as it should be." -- Beth Revis, author of the nationally best-selling Across the Universe

"Action-packed ... excellent ... with terrific world-building and character development. ... Also tackles classic fantasy tropes, springing off into unusual and refreshing directions....Carson brings her series to an end with a thrilling climax." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"A smashing ending to a trilogy that ...developed into the stellar journey of a girl who would be queen." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"This is a spell-binding book. It is not often that all three books in a series are equally enthralling. Those who love Tamora Pierce and Kristen Cashore will love the tales of Elisa." -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

"This is that rare series in which each volume is better than the last. ... An action-packed and thoughtful end to an ambitious series." -- Horn Book Magazine

"Elisa continues to be a heroine worth rooting for ... and by the fairy-tale ending, readers will have no doubt that her newly formed empire will thrive. ... An altogether satisfying conclusion to an entertaining trilogy." -- School Library Journal