Court of Shadows

Blade and Rose Series, Book 3

By: Miranda Honfleur

Narrated by: Amanda Leigh Cobb

Length: 18 hrs and 51 mins

Publisher's summary

Answers to who killed her family. A trial to death. Is the truth worth the risk?

Master Mage Rielle is counting the months to her wedding when an unexpected invitation arrives from Magehold - to compete for magister. The magister’s mantle has been her dream for over a decade, but rumors accuse Magehold of shadowy deeds, among them killing families to collect promising young novices.

Piracy has been rampant along the Emaurrian coast, and Jon has his hands full with the immortals attacking, his forces spread too thin to handle it all. When Magehold announces that the winner of the Magister Trials will be granted one boon, Rielle is determined to ask for an end to the piracy that threatens so many others and harmed her own family and to investigate whether Magehold was responsible. But when she arrives, she learns that the trials have only one rule: survive.

Magehold could easily stamp out the piracy claiming countless lives, and if she wins the trials, Rielle could see it done. But with the other mages competing to kill, strangers hunting her in the shadows, and mysterious factions working behind the scenes, trying to win the test could mean the end of her life.

Will the trials give her the answers she seeks and the aid Emaurria sorely needs, or will they be her end?

Enter Blade and Rose and dive into a medieval world sensual and dark, full of magic and greed, love and blades, where factions vie for influence and there are no easy choices.

©2018 Miranda Honfleur (P)2020 Miranda Honfleur

These books are amazing, a must read!

I love these books so much, but boy do they take you for an emotional roller coaster! If you love a epic fantasy journey with a love story with so much angst and suspense you have to stop yourself from binging it you want to read this series! I love the narrator for these audio books, she does a great job.

Great story

I love this series and this book is no exception. Wonderful characters, wonderful story world, and I can’t wait for the next in this series!

Amazing

After finishing this book I cannot wait for the next book to be out on audible! This was a great book and Amanda Leigh Cobb was a fantastic narrator!
As always this book held me until the very end!

A Great addition to the series.

Wow! This series continues to be gut wrenching! Love the characters and the storyline. The story really draws you in. Can't wait for more!

Amazing

This series is amazing. It has everything you are looking for in a series. A little bit and alot of everything

Third in series - great series

This one continues where the 2nd book left off and continues the tale of Emouria and it's citizens from Rielle, Brennan, Jon and all others to include some new characters from the previous book and new ones into this book!
We follow the adventures of Rielle and Brennan as they start their engagement. Jon and his court as they look to the Grand Divineness for help, Lee and the light Elves and their quests et al.
A fabulous tale continuing what was started and to be continued in others - which I eagerly anticipate

The narrator, as previously mentioned is very good and covers the story well!! A great listen!

book 3

This book was so good...I cant wait till number four comes out to learn more...dont wanna do any spoilers but there are twists and turns and more cliffhangers but this books is as good as the first two. this author and narrator is amazing and I'm so glad I found them. Cant wait to continue the adventure when book 4 comes out.

Incredible series

Gosh, this series is fantastic! The writing is truly delightful, and is so creative and unique. The narration is effortless, and I am so impressed with Amanda Leigh Cobb's ability to transcend between characters and situations. Each character seems to come to life on the page. The setting is incredible, the word building is on point, and the attention to detail is beautifully done. This book truly has it all, including a battle for redemption, a gripping tale of self discovery, and ongoing ups and downs I think this series is so underrated, and I highly recommend, but start from the beginning!

An epic in the making!

My fourth read from author Miranda Honfleur, this is an epic in the making! Tolkienesque fantasy with a dash of romance. Well-written, outstanding character developed in great detail with an unseen surprise thrown in near the end of this book. No spoilers from me, this is a must-read for fantasy lovers! Narrator Amanda Leigh Cobb's narration adds to the book's enjoyment. Owning both the Audible & Kindle editions I was able to follow along while being read to. I can’t wait for the next book in the series, Queen of the Shining Sea! (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018).

What can I say, really....?

Actually.... I can say Alot!!

This series is FABULOUS and Book 3 did NOT disappoint! It's Definitely WORTH THE READ! This author has created an amazing world, with relatable and fantastic characters, and the story line flows so smoothly that you find yourself wrapped up entirely as if you're watching these things happen around you, ( my p.o.v obviously)
I absolutely am taken by the love triangle aspect of this particular series, and how this author has created two similar but opposite love interests with great characteristics in both that you find yourself rooting for both actually at different times, ( although in truth I already know who I am hoping Rielle ends up with in the end...). Besides the lovey dovey stuff, this book has action, betrayal, mystery, magic, and intrigue with tremendous depth... seriously... start with book 1, and get a move on... there might be a few things that upset you along the way, but THAT is what makes a GREAT story, the ups, downs, highs, n lows... I've cried for a character or two so far, cheered them on, yelled at them, laughed, been on the edge of my seat or pacing, and much more. I'm definitely INVESTED! So I hope the outcome of this series doesn't crush me!! Lol.
One more thing... this narrator: One of the BEST I've listened to yet! You may or may not like her tone or cadence to start out... but either way, once u get going she does an AmAzInG job with character voices and inflection, and tone and emotions... she's just Awesome at this... she reads the way one SHOULD if they read out loud!!

my overall advice is: buy buy buy n read/listen Now! ;)