Uncrowned (Cradle Book 7)
Emriss Silentborn. Akura Malice. Northstrider. Even the names carry weight. In the world of Cradle, the Monarchs sit at the absolute peak of sacred arts, figures so remote and formidable that most people go their entire lives without ever setting eyes on one. They don't just rule. They loom. So when every last one of them converges in a single location, bringing their finest heirs and prized students in tow, it's not a quiet affair. What follows is the Uncrowned King tournament, a competition designed to settle, once and for all, whose successor stands above the rest. The stakes, as you'd expect from book seven of this series, are considerable. Wight has always had a gift for scale, and this instalment leans into it fully. Getting to see these mythic, almost unknowable figures pulled into close proximity, their rivalries and politics suddenly made visible, gives the story a freshness that keeps the pages turning. It's a smart structural choice. The tournament format lets the action breathe while the character work quietly does its job. This tenth anniversary edition comes with a new cover and a bonus scene, making it a fine excuse to revisit the series or pick it up for the first time. If you're already a fan, you'll find plenty here to satisfy.
- Author: Will Wight
- Publisher: Hidden Gnome Publishing
- Genre: Fantasy
- ISBN: 978-1959001867
- Pages: 376 pages