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I went into this book not knowing much about it, which I think was best after seeing the reviews. It seems it was marketed as a Game of Thrones , YA sort of deal, and it really wasn't. It was very much an epic fantasy/sci-fi, character-driven story with an emphasis on the internal (character development) rather than the external (heart-pounding action). It wasn't what I would call a fast read, but I loved it nonetheless and recommend it to those who like character-based fantasies. It is not YA; it is gritty and violent and deals with some tough things. I thought it added to the world and the pressures on the new Queen of the Tearling.

Kelsea is the rightful heir to the throne of a region called the Tearling. She's been hidden away in isolation with two foster parents for her whole life because there's a queen in a neighboring land that wants to take over the Tearling. Kelsea turns nineteen, the age where she can rule, and she's transported to New London, the capital of the Tearling. Assassins are after her and it's not an easy trip, but she meets her Queen's Guard, which holds two of the most interesting characters of the book, the Mace and Pen. She also meets the Fetch, another mysterious character. When she arrives, she realizes that taking her place as queen is not going to be easy. As the story progresses, she faces several obstacles while trying to do what is right.

Kelsea is really an admirable character. She's got guts and an iron will and a dedication to make people's lives better, but she's not without her insecurities and vulnerabilities, which was awesome. I saw that some people doesn't like her comments about appearance and her self-consciousness, but I thought it was realistic. What 19 year old doesn't think of their appearance, especially one who's exposed to huge crowds when she's lived in a remote village her whole life? She pushed past it, and it made me like her more. Oh, and she adores books and wants to promote reading and literacy in the Tearling. Brownie points.

As for the world, there wasn't as much explanation as I would have expected, with little hints dropped here and there. Although it feels like a medieval fantasy with horses and swords and magic necklaces, I believe it actually takes place in the future where a man created a utopia after a catastrophic event. There are references to The Hobbit and Harry Potter , which was really neat. I've heard that the world is better explained in the sequel. The mystery of it all didn't bother me, though.

There is no romance in this book. As someone who likes a dash of romance, I actually didn't mind the lack of it because the character interactions were so well-done, and I see the potential for a little in the future books.

And the hardcover edition is freakin' gorgeous. I love the cover, the binding, the cool map inside, the little ribbon bookmark. I can't wait to get my hands on the second book!


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The Queen of the Tearling A Novel Queen of the Tearling The Erika Johansen 8601422210019 Books Reviews

I really, really enjoyed this novel! It’s got adventure, action, good vs. evil, girl power, and magic. It even has a mysterious masked man! As a bonus, it was published a few years ago and the related trilogy follow-ups have already been published. I also agree with my sister that, even though it’s a young adult novel, it’s for the older young adult due to themes of rape.

The story is obviously set in the future after some portion of American and British citizens made a “crossing” to some other land. However, the story does not provide the reason for the departure from their homelands nor the location of the new lands. Apparently, the ship that contained most of the doctors and nurses did not successfully make the crossing. Plus, there is not modern electricity in this new world. The people in this novel are living in a medieval-type of environment ruled by monarchs. It’s unusual and creative, which I truly appreciate. But, I would like to know what happened in the past to put these people in this situation. And what happened to the people of the world from other countries? I do hope the author addresses this in a future novel.

However, this book gave me a bit of frustration. First, it’s inconceivable that the author conveniently disallowed the heroine to have a true, complete picture of the situation for which she was being prepared. Her surrogate parents, while raising her to rule as queen, did not give her a history of her mother nor a true picture of the political climate into which she would be placed and expected to lead. This is so nonsensical as to bother this reader immensely. Obviously, the author felt that the story would have more impact if the girl had to discover these mysteries for herself. But, I never like feeling manipulated by an author—especially when the manipulation sacrifices the realistic basis of the novel. Additionally, she’s been raised in an isolated environment, never able to communicate with anyone besides her surrogate parents. Yet, she is able to discern body language and get vibes from people regarding their intentions. She’s a bit too people-savvy to be believed, given her upbringing. Otherwise, it was a spectacular story and I loved it.
I went into this book not knowing much about it, which I think was best after seeing the reviews. It seems it was marketed as a Game of Thrones , YA sort of deal, and it really wasn't. It was very much an epic fantasy/sci-fi, character-driven story with an emphasis on the internal (character development) rather than the external (heart-pounding action). It wasn't what I would call a fast read, but I loved it nonetheless and recommend it to those who like character-based fantasies. It is not YA; it is gritty and violent and deals with some tough things. I thought it added to the world and the pressures on the new Queen of the Tearling.

Kelsea is the rightful heir to the throne of a region called the Tearling. She's been hidden away in isolation with two foster parents for her whole life because there's a queen in a neighboring land that wants to take over the Tearling. Kelsea turns nineteen, the age where she can rule, and she's transported to New London, the capital of the Tearling. Assassins are after her and it's not an easy trip, but she meets her Queen's Guard, which holds two of the most interesting characters of the book, the Mace and Pen. She also meets the Fetch, another mysterious character. When she arrives, she realizes that taking her place as queen is not going to be easy. As the story progresses, she faces several obstacles while trying to do what is right.

Kelsea is really an admirable character. She's got guts and an iron will and a dedication to make people's lives better, but she's not without her insecurities and vulnerabilities, which was awesome. I saw that some people doesn't like her comments about appearance and her self-consciousness, but I thought it was realistic. What 19 year old doesn't think of their appearance, especially one who's exposed to huge crowds when she's lived in a remote village her whole life? She pushed past it, and it made me like her more. Oh, and she adores books and wants to promote reading and literacy in the Tearling. Brownie points.

As for the world, there wasn't as much explanation as I would have expected, with little hints dropped here and there. Although it feels like a medieval fantasy with horses and swords and magic necklaces, I believe it actually takes place in the future where a man created a utopia after a catastrophic event. There are references to The Hobbit and Harry Potter , which was really neat. I've heard that the world is better explained in the sequel. The mystery of it all didn't bother me, though.

There is no romance in this book. As someone who likes a dash of romance, I actually didn't mind the lack of it because the character interactions were so well-done, and I see the potential for a little in the future books.

And the hardcover edition is freakin' gorgeous. I love the cover, the binding, the cool map inside, the little ribbon bookmark. I can't wait to get my hands on the second book!