Kendare Blake
Author of Three Dark Crowns
About the Author
Kendare Blake is the bestselling author of several novels and short stories. Her work is sort of dark and violent. She was born in Seoul, South Korea but came to the United States at a very early age with her adoptive parents. Kendare is the author of the Anna Series, Goddess of War Series, and the show more New York Times bestselling Three Dark Crowns. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
Series
Works by Kendare Blake
The Oak Prison 5 copies
Untitled (Fantasy Series #1) 5 copies
Winter 5 copies
The Anna Dressed in Blood Duology: Anna Dressed in Blood, Girl of Nightmares (Anna Dressed in Blood Series) (2018) 1 copy
Der Schwarze Thron: Die Schwestern/ Die Königin : Zwei Romane in einem Band | 2in1-Bundle (2011) 1 copy
Associated Works
Shadowhunters and Downworlders: A Mortal Instruments Reader (2013) — Contributor — 471 copies, 18 reviews
His Hideous Heart: 13 of Edgar Allan Poe's Most Unsettling Tales Reimagined (2019) — Contributor — 327 copies, 8 reviews
The White Guy Dies First: 13 Scary Stories of Fear and Power (2024) — Contributor — 110 copies, 2 reviews
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Common Knowledge
- Birthdate
- 20th century
- Gender
- female
- Education
- Ithaca College
Middlesex University - Occupations
- novelist
short story writer - Organizations
- The Elevensies
- Short biography
- Kendare Blake is an import from South Korea who was raised in the United States by caucasian parents. You know, that old chestnut. She received a Bachelor's degree in Business from Ithaca College and a Master's degree in Writing from Middlesex University in London. She brakes for animals, the largest of which was a deer, which sadly didn't make it, and the smallest of which was a mouse, which did, but it took
forever. Amongst her likes are Greek Mythology, rare red meat and veganism. She also enjoys girls who can think with the boys like Ayn Rand, and boys who scare the morality into people, like Bret Easton Ellis. - Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- Seoul, South Korea
- Places of residence
- Minnesota, USA
Ithaca, New York, USA
London, England, UK
Lynnwood, Washington, USA - Associated Place (for map)
- USA
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Discussions
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Reviews
HOOOO. MY. GOODNESS.
Did this author write this novel specifically for me? It's possible. SOOOO many things I love, all in one book. Dark fantasy - check. Complicated religious structure - check. Twisty turns I don't see coming - check. Kick**s heroine - check TIMES THREE.
It's been a while since I've read a good YA fantasy, and I'd forgotten how much fun it is to loose myself so completely in a world. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough, yet I didn't want it to end. I am SO all in for this show more series. Cannot WAIT for volume two!! show less
Did this author write this novel specifically for me? It's possible. SOOOO many things I love, all in one book. Dark fantasy - check. Complicated religious structure - check. Twisty turns I don't see coming - check. Kick**s heroine - check TIMES THREE.
It's been a while since I've read a good YA fantasy, and I'd forgotten how much fun it is to loose myself so completely in a world. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough, yet I didn't want it to end. I am SO all in for this show more series. Cannot WAIT for volume two!! show less
5/5
Death, love, friendship, betrayal. A strong sequel that is full of court intrigue, bloody battles, and magic.
This was intense. I've been avoiding the 500 page books because they've all been a slog, but I would do anything for Kendare Blake.
There's so much going on here. There's Reed and Hestion; Lyonene and Alsander; Ferreh and Tiern; a new hero for Lyonene Reed and so much more. There's new kings, princesses, and princes to love and hate (Ulli ♡!) Blake is queen of court intrigue, show more she weaves together such amazing stories. There's multiple POVs and they will sometimes switch within the same chapter, but it was never jarring. The characters are apart at the start, handling their own affairs until things converge. Action and pacing are tight and tense throughout. There's plenty of heartbreak, love, and loss. It's a bloody battle with so much at stake.
I loved that we got more Veridian and Aster. It was really awesome seeing the older Aristenes like Aethiel and her ties to Fennbirn. I loved Sar in this too. The whole fourth act was intense. It answered things, it left some things unanswered or open, and it raised some interesting questions. I couldn't have asked for a better book!
I cried and I felt pain. I felt injustice and justice. I laughed lots and I really enjoyed this book. It's such a strong sequel and Kendare Blake is a masterful writer. Please, enjoy this rollercoaster of emotions and wonderfully written battle scenes. It's amazing.
I'm so glad my library has this book and all her others. I always recommend her work! I cannot wait for what's up her sleeve next.
Request it at your local library or look for in at your local bookstores! I hope you enjoy it! show less
Death, love, friendship, betrayal. A strong sequel that is full of court intrigue, bloody battles, and magic.
This was intense. I've been avoiding the 500 page books because they've all been a slog, but I would do anything for Kendare Blake.
There's so much going on here. There's Reed and Hestion; Lyonene and Alsander; Ferreh and Tiern; a new hero for Lyonene Reed and so much more. There's new kings, princesses, and princes to love and hate (Ulli ♡!) Blake is queen of court intrigue, show more she weaves together such amazing stories. There's multiple POVs and they will sometimes switch within the same chapter, but it was never jarring. The characters are apart at the start, handling their own affairs until things converge. Action and pacing are tight and tense throughout. There's plenty of heartbreak, love, and loss. It's a bloody battle with so much at stake.
I loved that we got more Veridian and Aster. It was really awesome seeing the older Aristenes like Aethiel and her ties to Fennbirn. I loved Sar in this too. The whole fourth act was intense. It answered things, it left some things unanswered or open, and it raised some interesting questions. I couldn't have asked for a better book!
I cried and I felt pain. I felt injustice and justice. I laughed lots and I really enjoyed this book. It's such a strong sequel and Kendare Blake is a masterful writer. Please, enjoy this rollercoaster of emotions and wonderfully written battle scenes. It's amazing.
I'm so glad my library has this book and all her others. I always recommend her work! I cannot wait for what's up her sleeve next.
Request it at your local library or look for in at your local bookstores! I hope you enjoy it! show less
You know that feeling when you are reading a book, and you don't want to stop reading because the story is so good but you don't want to keep reading either because you are an emotional wreck and slightly afraid of what the author has in store for the characters you have grown to love? The feeling that leaves you positively buzzed upon finishing the book, unwilling to pick up something new to make that feeling last longer? That reader's high we hope to achieve with every book we open? That show more is my experience with Kendare Blake's WARRIOR OF LEGEND.
While I thought the first book in the Heromaker duology was good and kept my interest enough to want to finish the series, WARRIOR OF LEGEND blew my mind. I was unprepared for the emotional roller coaster that would become Reed's story. Ms. Blake is not kind to her heroines, and Reed's journey is rough. While the current conclusion of that journey did not make me happy, I understand why it had to happen. There was no other ending that would fit who Reed becomes by the end of the novel. Plus, I console myself that Ms. Blake leaves certain threads open for the possibility of further stories in this world.
Filled with action and adventure, love, prophecy, magic, the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, WARRIOR OF LEGEND is most impressive because there is not one single character who is a shining beacon of morality and goodness. Everyone, and I mean everyone, has acted in a way that others would consider evil. It makes for an interesting character study because how do you know the main character is truly the hero? Nothing is easy in Reed's world, particularly if you attempt to break down its characters into good and bad categories.
While so much of WARRIOR OF LEGEND is dark and emotionally taxing, there are moments of fun as well. All of Reed's interactions with Hestion are bright spots. But her attempts to be a matchmaker are the truly entertaining moments of the story. Everything about those scenes, from the outfit with bells to her attempts at coquetry and femininity are fantastic and do much to ease some of the heaviness of the overarching story.
The Heromake duology may start slowly, but I assure you that with WARRIOR OF LEGEND, it ends with a bang. I've been an admirer of Ms. Blake's books for some time now, but with her latest, I think she truly shines. She may put her characters through the wringer, but she does so with a purpose that never feels false or forced. Her minor characters are equally as engaging and memorable. Her world-building is exacting without detracting from the action or plot progression. Lastly, her ability to get you to feel empathy for people who are simply not good is outstanding. As the last book I read for 2024, I have to say I certainly ended the year on the highest of reading highs. show less
While I thought the first book in the Heromaker duology was good and kept my interest enough to want to finish the series, WARRIOR OF LEGEND blew my mind. I was unprepared for the emotional roller coaster that would become Reed's story. Ms. Blake is not kind to her heroines, and Reed's journey is rough. While the current conclusion of that journey did not make me happy, I understand why it had to happen. There was no other ending that would fit who Reed becomes by the end of the novel. Plus, I console myself that Ms. Blake leaves certain threads open for the possibility of further stories in this world.
Filled with action and adventure, love, prophecy, magic, the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, WARRIOR OF LEGEND is most impressive because there is not one single character who is a shining beacon of morality and goodness. Everyone, and I mean everyone, has acted in a way that others would consider evil. It makes for an interesting character study because how do you know the main character is truly the hero? Nothing is easy in Reed's world, particularly if you attempt to break down its characters into good and bad categories.
While so much of WARRIOR OF LEGEND is dark and emotionally taxing, there are moments of fun as well. All of Reed's interactions with Hestion are bright spots. But her attempts to be a matchmaker are the truly entertaining moments of the story. Everything about those scenes, from the outfit with bells to her attempts at coquetry and femininity are fantastic and do much to ease some of the heaviness of the overarching story.
The Heromake duology may start slowly, but I assure you that with WARRIOR OF LEGEND, it ends with a bang. I've been an admirer of Ms. Blake's books for some time now, but with her latest, I think she truly shines. She may put her characters through the wringer, but she does so with a purpose that never feels false or forced. Her minor characters are equally as engaging and memorable. Her world-building is exacting without detracting from the action or plot progression. Lastly, her ability to get you to feel empathy for people who are simply not good is outstanding. As the last book I read for 2024, I have to say I certainly ended the year on the highest of reading highs. show less
I was admittedly a bit sceptical of this when I saw the synopsis, but I'm glad I picked it up anyway, because it was a damn good read. Occasionally the narration threw me, but then I remembered I was reading a modern book (for once) marketed at people much younger than me (hush!). Overall it flowed well, though, and the imagery was quite vivid. I may have highlighted many lines in my copy (e-book) that particularly stuck.
And now, I need the sequel. :
And now, I need the sequel. :
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