Sarah Kozloff, author of A Queen in Hiding, continues the breathtaking and cinematic epic fantasy series The Nine Realms with book two, The Queen of Raiders, and all four books will be published within a month of each other, so you can binge your favorite new fantasy series. The soliders of Oromondo have invaded the Free States, leaving a wake of misery and death. Thalen, a young scholar, survives and gathers a small cadre of guerilla fighters for a one-way mission into the heart of an enemy land. Unconsciously guided by the elemental Spirits of Ennea Mon, Cerulia is drawn to the Land of the Fire Mountains to join Thelan's Raiders, where she will learn the price of war. (From the book blurb) My thoughts: The Queen of Raiders is a continuation of A Queen in Hiding, the first book in the Nine Realms series. The expectations have been raised very high, and Sarah Kozloff doesn't disappoint, delivering another excellent book for all fans of fantasy genre. The book focuses on the resistance to the Oromodo occupation of the Free states as well as giving us more insight into the events in Weirdale, which is still under the rule of power mad Lord Regent Matwyck. Thalen and his devoted followers adopt the strategy of quick raids into the areaas occupied by the Oromondo to sow the seeds of rebellion and undermine the rule of the occupants from within. We get to see the war not as a glorious battle, but as a long term campaign with its harsh realities, loss of life and immense suffering for all involved. Meanwhile, Lord Matwyck who is desperate to maintain his power continues searching for Cerulia and suppresses ruthlessly any kind of rebellion against his rule. We see the protagonists develop in response to the demands and realities of these complex situations. Cerulia knows the war with Oromondo and the suffering it brings not only to her people but also other realms needs to be addressed before she can reclaim the Weirdale throne, which shows what kind of leader she is shaping up to become. The Queen of Raiders is as compelling, complex and well-researched as the first book. It is a real treat for fans of fantasy genre who will no doubt appreciate the author's and publisher's decision to make the wait as short as possible. Book 2 The Queen of Raiders is out on February 18th, while Book 3 The Broken Queen will be published on March 24th. Thank you to Edelweiss and Tor Books for the ARc provided in exchange for an honest opinion. Comments are closed.
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