title: Ever the Brave (A Clash of Kingdoms Novel)
author:  Erin Summerill 
description: Gr 8 UpThe second volume in the series, this fantasy quest delivers both in character development and world-building. After saving the king's life at the conclusion of Ever the Hunted, Britta finds herself linked to the king, aware of his presence and his well-being even as her relationship with Cohen grows. Meanwhile, young Channelers are being kidnapped in Shaerdan, and Cohen fears for Britta's safety, knowing nothing of her special connection with the king. This sequel continues the character development and measured pace of the first installment, and is interspersed with tense action sequences throughout. Additional exposition rounds out the universe described in the first book, while dialogue adds dimension to each of the characters. Three distinct narrators keep readers wondering what will happen next. Intense action scenes create a compelling pace at times, balanced with the slower speed in sections of the narrative. This book is one that is easy to pick up and difficult to put down. Give to fans of Kristin Cashore's "Graceling" trilogy and E.K. Johnston's A Thousand Nights. VERDICT A must-purchase where the first volume is popular.Jenni Frencham, Columbus Public Library, WI
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  **You took my sister and now you think you can take my country?**
  
  
  
  
  
  Try. I dare you.
  
  
  
  
  
  I don’t care that you have more magic or larger armies.
  
  
  
  
  
  There’s a fatal flaw to your plan.
  
  
  
  
  
  Arrogance.
  
  
  
  
  
  Never underestimate the desperate.
  
  
  
  
  
  Desperation breeds cunning.
  
  
  
  
  
  If I can’t beat you outright … then I’ll have to outsmart you.
  
  
  
  
  
  All it takes is one little opportunity.
  
  
  
  
  
  _And then I’ll make you mine._
  
  
  
  
  
  If you like why choose romance, mystery, and laughter, this book will keep you
  up all night. Get it today!
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  ### Table of Contents
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [Copyright](part0003.html#2RHM0-65bf46e1ab21474fa8452c4a6f3dd0c3)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  [Map of the Seven Kingdoms of
  Kenmare](part0006.html#5N3C0-65bf46e1ab21474fa8452c4a6f3dd0c3)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [Chapter 1](part0007.html#6LJU0-65bf46e1ab21474fa8452c4a6f3dd0c3)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  [Chapter 2](part0008.html#7K4G0-65bf46e1ab2