The Demon King (Seven Realms Universe, #1) (The Seven Realms, #1)

by Cinda Williams Chima

Relates the intertwining fates of former street gang leader Han Alister and headstrong Princess Raisa, as Han takes possession of an amulet that once belonged to an evil wizard and Raisa uncovers a conspiracy in the Grey Wolf Court.

• ISBN10: 1423121368
• ISBN13: 9781423121367
• Publish Date: 31 August 2010 (first published 19 November 2009)
• Publish Status: Active
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Hyperion Books for Children
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 528
• Language: English

Reviews

[KitsuneBae]

I could have been generous with my rating but this book was just too slow. x.x

[elvinagb]

Really liked this book. As it's part of a series this first book introduces us to the main characters, the landscape, the wars and political turmoil in the surrounding countries and all the major and minor conflicts and sets up the next part quite nicely. Must look for the next in the series soon.

[Grace]

Despite the fact that it ultimately felt like an extremely long prologue rather than its own story, I really enjoyed this. The world-building was expertly crafted, and although the two main characters weren't entirely original (they were basically Aladdin and Jasmine), their individual stories were compelling. I bought this at a bargain price for my Nook and thus didn't have terribly high expectations, but I was pleasantly surprised to find myself really looking forward to moments when I could pick it up and read a few more pages. I'll definitely be continuing this series.