The Seven Realms Box Set (A Seven Realms Novel) Paperback – October 1, 2013

I enjoyed the books, and so did my sister. They came in a nice collectors set type box, but when it was shipped to us it was loose in a box with packing peanuts, therefore it was able to bounce around too much in the box. The corners had tears and were bent on the collector type box. The packaging could have been a little better but all and all it was a very nice product for the price.Now about the book.. In honesty, I usually read books or novels intended for a more...mature audiences. I like authors that challenge me to think of deep and complex psychological and philosophical questions and characters who struggle to find their own answers to these same ideas. That being said, I've read my fair share of YA books and I've enjoyed the majority of them. Their like a breath of air after hours, days, and months under the surface of the philosophical/emotional ocean that I'm more accustomed to. Instead of stressing wondering whether a character will survive an endeavor or sitting migraine deep in thought over a question presented I instead feel as if I'm a placid observer. That's not to say that these books can never be challenging or though provoking but the manner they achieve this in is far less strenuous. It's...lighter. With that, the SR series is by far one of the better YA books I've read. The world makes use of familiar tropes without coming off as cheesy and all in all it doesn't feel like fantasy dumbed down for teenager with raging hormones (*cough* *cough* Stephanie Meyer *cough* *cough*) but instead a work of fiction simplified so that a larger audience can enjoy it.The plot, the storytelling, the characters all were excellent.

Well crafted series with very intentional twists and turns that left me eagerly trying to help the characters find the hidden traps and secret exit door. When I thought I had things figured out, alas, another twist. This book will keep you engaged as if you were a cherished character in the story. We'll done!

Such an amazing, captivating tale that ensnares you from the beginning and truly immerses you in the world of the seven realms with magic, mystery, suspense, and romance. Cinda Williams Chima is a gifted author and delivers a real masterpiece in this story of a headstrong princess, a street raised lowborn, and the history and mystery that causes their worlds to suddenly collide.

I really liked the ending of this series. Great world and character building. Awesome main characters. Raisa and Hans relationship was really fun and worrisome to read. Plan to read the next series soon

I bought this series for my daughter who had read & re-read the Percy Jackson books & was looking for a new series. She is 12 and really liked this set, asking me to buy her the follow-up series (The Shattered Realms) now that she's finished these. I did read the first book in the series & found it interesting enough. However, there is some suggestive language & the princess tends to flit from one romantic interest to the next, which I wasn't a fan of. Otherwise, it has wizards, and magic, and all the fun items you'd look for in the fantasy genre. She also really enjoys the "Keeper of the Lost Cities" series if you are looking for another suggestion!

I first read the demon king years ago when I stayed with my grandma all the time and rereading it brought back many fond memories I hadn’t thought of in years. I loved the book then and think I love it more now because of the memories it brought to the surface so I eagerly bought the whole seven realms set and every free moment reading the other 3 as they were new and held wonderful adventures I loved the ending of the finally book and in my eagerness to learn more of the seven realms universe I accidentally learned something I maybe didn’t want to. (mild spoilers ahead) While it has made me hesitant to start the shattered realms series I know I eventually will because it would be a disservice not to because even if I’d known from the beginning, like the talented author, I don’t think it would’ve changed anything. Having these memories, falling in love with these characters, knowing you don’t always get to keep your happy endings, it was worth it. It will always be worth it to fall in love, be it with fictional characters or in the real world.

I admit I read these books because of all the love I felt for FLAMECASTER and SHADOWCASTER. I know I kinda spoiled myself for this series. It turns out that it doesn’t really matter. I fully enjoyed reading all the books in this series. I absolutely loved the world that the author has created and I am so glad I got to spend so much time in it.This was such a fantastic fantasy series. Magic, betrayal, royalty, adventure, travel, love….it is all there and woven together beautifully. The writing is incredible and unforgettable. I am so glad I got to read these. I could not have asked for more from a series.

Love and loss. Defeat and triumph. I laughed and cried.My first introduction to Cinda's books was Flamecaster, then Shadowcaster; the first two books of the Shattered Realms. I was so impressed that I bought the box set of The Seven Realms, which I devoured!. Absolutely loved the characters and stories. Highly recommend this series. (The cover artwork on all of the books grabbed my attention as a first time reader.)Now I am going to read the Heir Chronicles. I am sure I will be delighted with this series.In a way I am happy that I stumbled upon Cinda Willams Chima late in the game, I didn't have to wait a year for the next book! Lucky me.