Book description
Kelsea Glynn is the sole heir to the throne of Tearling but has been raised in secret after her mother - a monarch as vain as she was foolish - was murdered for ruining her kingdom. For 18 years, the Tearling has been ruled by Kelsea's uncle in the role…
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I loved that this book took me back to my fantasy roots and is epic fantasy at its best.
The post-apocalyptic theme in this book is not obvious at first and is only really explained as the trilogy progresses. I love that Kelsea is nothing like a normal protagonist, perhaps a result of this mysterious and uncertain history. I found it authentic that she was inexperienced, lacking in confidence, and had to labour hard to mature and find her place and role in the story.
I loved the dark, sinister, and mysterious nature of the antagonist, the Red Queen. And…
From Martin's list on action-packed, post-apocalyptic fictions with a female protagonist.
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