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Jul 07, 2022andreareads rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
This is really grim, with a feel of dark fantasy (and elements of horror) although it's set in the future with technological regression and what seems to be magic. The first section with the Red Queen should tell you whether or not it's…
May 16, 2022Bookworm1136 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
4 1/2 stars. This is the first book in a trilogy and I thought it was a terrific read. Kelsea has been sheltered in a remote house with her adoptive parents, when she turns 19, an armed escort of the Queen's Guard comes to escort her to…
Jul 17, 2021blue_bird_11023 rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
I started to read this book thinking that it would be a fun and clean read, but as I read the first couple chapters I had to put it down because of the Bad language and sexual violence. I'm sure that if those things were taken out of the…
Jul 16, 2021haushallmartinez rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
So, I picked this book up a few years ago, thinking it would be a YA title. It most assuredly is not. I figured it wasn't about the time the protagonist is being crowned as queen with a dagger stuck in her shoulder blade, and continued…
May 21, 2021channingmc rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I loved this book. I thought it did a fantastic job of really setting the plot for the whole trilogy. I will say that there is a bit of a trigger warning for some sexual violence. It’s not a ton but there are a couple lines that really…
Nov 29, 2020rwby_wulfe rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This fantasy book kept me entertained the entire way through. Few thoughts about characters I'm looking forward to finding out more about in the next book(s).
Jun 04, 2019bembrys rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
There were plenty of opportunities for the author to flesh out the characters more. Would have been much more intriguing. But was an enjoyable read. Not great. But enjoyable.
Jan 09, 2019PimaLib_ChristineR rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I'm going to say something I rarely have: despite knowing this book is not at all a stand-alone, I still liked it. Generally, I want some sort of wrap-up and this book doesn't have it, but it poses such interesting questions that I found…
Jul 17, 2018catherineband rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
There are few books I've hated as much as this one. The flaws in this book, the characters, the plot, the world, etc. were all too severe, but mostly this intense dislike stems from the book claiming to be everything it is not. It's…
Jun 26, 2018EllieBlueHanson rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
These books are amazing! Well written and a great story. You should read them.
May 03, 2018LM87 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The writing in this novel (and the series) is fantastic. The world building is detailed and vivid. What's amazing about this series is you think you know exactly what is going on, and you're surprised to find out it's not what you expected…
Apr 10, 2018Cjcarson622 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I very much enjoyed reading Queen of the Tearling. It had a very interesting plot with lots of tough decisions and character developement. I couldn't help but get attached to Kelsea as she embarked on her journey and set out to make her…
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Feb 19, 2018LoganLib_Kirra rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The story follows Kelsea Glynn, the Queen of the Tearling that has been in hiding since her mother sent her away days before her assassination. Her adoptive parents Carlin and Barty have raised her strictly and studiously to ensure she…
Jan 23, 2018
The audience this book is intended for is adults, or very very mature teens. I found out the hard way, with a lot more thrown at me than I was anticipating. However, I got through it and found it worth more than the "mature" stuff could…
Jan 02, 2018davi817 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
My comment is mostly a response to a review below which is a silly, hyperbolic denunciation of a audiobook that I am finding very enjoyable right now. I am fairly new to AudioBooks and I am currently very picky about the narration or…
Jul 16, 2017happycanuck rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Looking forward to the rest of the series and am glad it is completed so I don't have to wait a year for each installment. Really liked the writer's capability to use her well developed style to spin an interesting plot with good…
Apr 17, 2017abcedmillered rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
If you grew up reading Tamora Pierce's Alanna series, you're gonna love this fierce, brutally intelligent teen queen main character.
Jan 15, 2017ArapahoeCatherine rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Amid a sea of recent dystopian novels, this fantasy dystopian stands out! I completely lost myself in the world and the characters. Kelsea is exactly the kind of underdog that I love to cheer on! I can't wait to read more!
Jan 12, 2017ArapahoeTiegan rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A dystopian fantasy that does not read like a typical dystopian novel. Kelsea has been living in hiding all her life, preparing for the day when she will claim her throne. While she may know many things about how to be a good ruler, she…
Dec 22, 2016becker rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Really good storytelling.
Nov 21, 2016ArapahoeKelsey rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This book was originally recommended to me by a Teen, and I'm so grateful she felt comfortable telling me about this book! This dystopian fantasy story about a hidden princess in a world that sounds suspiciously like a futuristic Europe…
Oct 02, 2016
I rented this on audio book for the drive to and from work. I was pleasantly surprised. I was an avid fantasy reader as a teenager but its been years since I've felt so engaged. This one is a 'page turner'. I'm ready for #2! It has…
Sep 27, 2016PinesandPrejudice rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is a great book with a solid female protagonist. Really a coming of age novel about becoming a queen. Some violence and language but appropriately done and such an intriguing story.
Sep 11, 2016kwsmith rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
In this character-driven fantasy novel, Kelsea is a young and morally righteous queen who tackles an endless horde of old and morally bankrupt political foes. Johansen's pacing is nearly perfect, her writing is sharp, and she clearly…
Jul 15, 2016mwuth rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Looking forward to reading the next two, hopefully getting some of the secrets revealed.