I also adored that Freya had a best friend when the book began, Naomi. And so I loved that it was included in this one. And then there was even a guard named Carina in this book, like me, eee. She also has the most adorable cat, Dagny. She doesn't give it up when she becomes queen. One of the things I loved most about Freya is that she loves science.

She gets better at it all, but she never changes who she is, and I loved that. I thought it would bother me a little, but it did not. But then something awful happens, and the king and his family all die. So she has lived her life not doing much with the court and such, though she has been there sometimes. She is the twenty third in line to becoming queen. She's amazing at all times, which was just the best thing. This book is told from the point of view of Freya. But I did still have some issues with it, but yeah. And I liked it so much that I would want a sequel. And I liked it enough that I think I would re-read it sometime too. Because I liked it enough to pre-order a hardcover of it. But that does not mean that I disliked it. But it was still such an interesting book to read. Must also admit that I thought at first there would be magic in this book. Then I read the summary, and became even more curious about this book.

It has a gorgeous cover.I must admit that I wanted to read this one because of the cover. It’s a fantasy standalone, that’s also a murder mystery. Not even her own father, who always wanted the best for her, but also wanted more power for himself.Īs Freya’s enemies close in and her loyalties are tested, she must decide if she is ready to rule and, if so, how far she is willing to go to keep the crown. Not the king’s dashing and enigmatic illegitimate son. The nobles don’t respect her, her councillors want to control her, and with the mystery of who killed the king still unsolved, Freya knows that a single mistake could cost her the kingdom – and her life.įreya is determined to survive, and that means uncovering the murderers herself. However, when an extravagant banquet turns deadly and the king and those closest to him are poisoned, Freya suddenly finds herself on the throne.įreya may have escaped the massacre, but she is far from safe. Twenty third in line to the throne, she never dreamed of a life in the palace, and would much rather research in her laboratory than participate in the intrigues of court.

The Girl of Fire and Thorns meets The Queen of the Tearling in this thrilling fantasy standalone about one girl’s unexpected rise to power.įreya was never meant be queen. My pick for this week: Long May She Reign by Rhiannon Thomas The purpose is to spotlight upcoming releases that we are eagerly anticipating. “Waiting on” Wednesday is a weekly event hosted at Breaking the Spine.