The Bitter Crown

By Justin Lee Anderson

Book Overview

A war once held in the shadows now escalates into full-scale revolution in the second novel of Justin Lee Anderson's epic Eidyn Saga.

The fog of war is lifted and the conspiracy at the heart of Eidyn finally exposed. Now that they know the truth, Aranok and his allies must find a way to free a country that doesn't know it's held captive. But with divided loyalties and his closest friendship shaken, can their alliance hold against overwhelming odds? The quest to retake the country begins here.

"An eclectic cast of characters traverse a war-ravaged kingdom as Anderson's cleverly constructed plot winds its way towards a truly unexpected denouement. Rich in action and intrigue, this fantasy adventure with a Scottish flavor is sure to please fans of David Gemmell." - Anthony Ryan, New York Times bestselling author​

For more from Justin Lee Anderson, check out:

The Eidyn Saga
The Lost War
The Bitter Crown
​The Damned King

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0316454303
• ISBN13: 9780316454308
• Release Date: December 2023
• Publisher: Orbit
• Length: 560 Pages
• Weight: 2.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 5.9" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Exactly what a sequel of The Lost War should be!

The Bitter Crown is amazing and elevates everything that came before and rewards the readers with a grief-ridden tale that is poignant, relevant, and wonderfully personal. Where I normally love having less characters to follow in order to invest in them deeply, this sequel reminds me of why multiple POVs works so well when it balances the story equally. Everyone interprets information uniquely, possesses their own moral convictions, and experiences the same events differently and the exploration of grief, trauma, relational strife, and repercussions of what lies can do to people’s minds and hearts is phenomenal. I cannot recommend this sequel enough!