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The Queen's Rising (The Queen's Rising, 1) Hardcover – Deckle Edge, February 6, 2018

by Rebecca Ross (Author)
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In this epic debut fantasy by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divine Rivals,an outcast finds herself bound to a disgraced lord and entangled in his plot to overthrow the king. Perfect for fans of Grave Mercy and Red Queen!

Brienna desires only two things: to master her passion and to be chosen by a patron. Growing up in Valenia at the renowned Magnalia House should have prepared her. While some are born with a talent for one of the five passions—art, music, dramatics, wit, and knowledge—Brienna struggled to find hers until she chose knowledge. However, Brienna’s greatest fear comes true: she is left without a patron.

Months later, her life takes an unexpected turn when a disgraced lord offers her patronage. Suspicious of his intent, she reluctantly accepts. But there is much more to his story, for there is a dangerous plot to overthrow the king of Maevana—the rival kingdom of Valenia—and restore the rightful queen, and her magic, to the throne.

With war brewing, Brienna must choose which side she will remain loyal to: passion or blood.

Plus don't miss the thrilling sequel, The Queen's Resistance!

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  1. Book 1 of 2
    The Queen's Rising
  2. Print length
    464 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    HarperTeen
  5. Publication date
    February 6, 2018
  6. Grade level
    9 - 12
  7. Reading age
    14 years and up
  8. Dimensions
    5.5 x 1.41 x 8.25 inches
  9. ISBN-10
    0062471341
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0062471345
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★“Sophisticated plotting is the hallmark of this debut, which deftly navigates complex, treasonous plots and political intrigue. [A] Stunning literary adventure.” — Booklist (starred review)

“A sprawling girl-powered fantasy. A compelling page-turner. Hand this magical debut to readers who loved Shannon Hale’s Princess Academy or Sarah J. Maas’s “Throne of Glass” series.” — School Library Journal

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When her seventeenth summer solstice arrives, Brienna desires only two things: to master her passion and to be chosen by a patron.

Growing up in the southern kingdom of Valenia at the renowned Magnalia House should have prepared her. While some are born with a talent for one of the five passions—art, music, dramatics, wit, and knowledge—Brienna struggled to find hers until she chose knowledge. However, despite all her preparations, Brienna’s greatest fear comes true: she is left without a patron.

Months later, her life takes an unexpected turn when a disgraced lord offers her patronage. Suspicious of his intent, she reluctantly accepts. But there is much more to his story, for there is a dangerous plot to overthrow the king of Maevana—the rival kingdom of Valenia—and restore the rightful queen, and her magic, to the northern throne. And others are involved, some closer to Brienna than she realizes.

With war brewing, Brienna must choose which side she will remain loyal to—passion or blood. Because a queen is destined to rise and lead the battle to reclaim the crown. Who will be that queen?

With gorgeous description and detailed rendering of a world where not everything is what it seems, debut author Rebecca Ross weaves an intricate tale of revenge, loyalty, and, ultimately, self-discovery.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperTeen (February 6, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 464 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0062471341
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062471345
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 14 years and up
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 9 - 12
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.15 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1.41 x 8.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,863 ratings

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Rebecca Ross

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Rebecca Ross is the #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of fantasy books for teens and adults.

She has written multiple highly acclaimed duologies, including LETTERS OF ENCHANTMENT, ELEMENTS OF CADENCE, and THE QUEEN’S RISING as well as two standalone novels: DREAMS LIE BENEATH and SISTERS OF SWORD & SONG.

When not writing, she can be found in her garden where she plants wildflowers and story ideas. She resides in Northeast Georgia with her husband and her dog.

Find her on Instagram @beccajross or online at www.rebeccarossauthor.com.

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I just received my beautiful book and I’m so excited to read these series! I was a little surprised that it was shipped in a bubble envelope rather than a box. I was terrified the book would be damaged…and I was right. The back cover is bent in two places. No rips so nothing too devastating.
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Thicc & Ired
5.0 out of 5 stars 4.7 / 5.0
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2023
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The Queen’s Rising by Rebecca Ross is an excellent story of politics, magic, passion, and love. The world building does not slow down the pacing, the characters are dynamic and unique, and the plot is very satisfying.

I read Divine Rivals before this book, so I was expecting a cliffhanger at the end, but that is not the case. Ross is a master of slow-burn romantic tension, though the romantic twist was somewhat apparent. She doesn’t let her plot get muddied down with it, so if you’re looking for more than “the female gaze interactions”, this won’t be the book for you. It is heartwarming overall with an HEA ending.

One of the issues I have with this, as I have with both of Ross’s books I’ve read so far, is the character ages and maturity. The primary players are children and young adults, yet they are written as people much older and with more experience. Suspended disbelief can only go so far when a newly 18 year old antagonist is making strategic plans for an invasion, not being swayed by her hormones, and executing an undercover mission taking each SNAFU in stride with nearly a misstep… it’s just not happening. Even the plot device that allows her and her male lead to go so long without realizing who they are to one another is implausible. Make them a little older and lessen the age gap. And remove the student/teacher thing because it reads like grooming.

Overall, this is a very enjoyable read. The magic is not the focus though it is present, there are an adequate number of characters in the book and people perceived in the world, and the pacing moves quickly. You won’t be languishing over this one since it all happened over just a few months in the story and then just a few days after about 60%.

There is a second book, which seems like more of an extended epilogue, but I will read it since this one is so good and the characters seem to get to explore their lives a little more.

Until Next Time,
MC
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Maria
4.0 out of 5 stars This wasn't bad!
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2021
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Overall:
Rep: biracial mc, found family, sisterly bonds, sibling bonds, father/daughter bonds

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Neutral thoughts:
The overall story was really good! If you liked The Bone Witch by Rin Chupeco, I think you might like this!

Pros:
I really liked the biracial rep in this one. I am biracial myself and I really connected with Brienna and how she saw herself being Maevana and Valenia in one way or another, at the same time and not at all as she was growing up and during the events of the book. How she struggled with her identity and where she thought she "belonged" as she made friends and became part of a family

The found family trope was so good!!

There were male/female relationships that were STRICTLY PLATONIC and I really liked seeing that

I liked the respect of and for woman in this one. In the land of Maevana, it is a Queendom that currently has a King sitting on the throne. (But you know, the whole plot is about putting the QUEEN back on the throne). But there's a huge emphasis that women are the ones that are in charge, that they are the ones to be feared on and off the battle field and that they are the ones that need protection at all costs. And while this could teeter into "shielding" and "oh lock the women inside so that they're protected" BS, this novel didn't do that! While yes there was concern for women, the women didn't let the men stop them from going into battle, training or doing other dangerous things that needed to be done. Women were at the forefront of every action and every battle & I loved seeing that.

Gripes:
-The PACING was wild. It started off REALLY well in the beginning, but around the %50 mark, EVERYTHING started to happen and I was just like "okay, so THAT just happened" It felt like I was watching a recap of a TV season and it went from one major event to the next and it left out some of the minute details that give a real explanation of all of the events. So while I did like the story, it went from "cruising" to "BAM BAM BAM"

The romance(s):
Brienna & Cartier: I smelled this relationship from a mile away & I was okay with that 😹 I thought that a they were really cute together when they had their moments

Characters: (that I think are worth mentioning & can mention without spoilers)
-Brienna: I liked her! I really identified with her as a biracial woman myself
-Merei: I loved her friendship with Brienna! They were so wholesome 🥺
-Cartier: 😏
-Luc: Brienna's adoptive brother. He was nice!
-Jourdain: Brienna's adoptive father. Their interactions were so cute 🥺
-Nessie: our bloodhound companion 🥺
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Steve
5.0 out of 5 stars An Amazing Read!
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2024
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Wow! This is a book that stayed within my thoughts during the day as I pondered what might happen next. I didn't want to stop reading and would read later at night than I should as work beckoned me the next day. I look forward to more books.
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Elin Gemhed
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect!
Reviewed in Sweden on March 18, 2024
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Rebecca Ross never disappoints. This book was the perfect fantasy with lovable characters, interesting plot and wonderful atmosphere
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Diana A
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect
Reviewed in Spain on January 28, 2024
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I love Rebecca Ross’ writing. I would read her shopping list if I could.
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Relphea Ava
5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Stars
Reviewed in India on May 19, 2022
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I had been wanting to read a book with a good storyline for quite awhile and this book really delivered. Every chapter captivating with its own pace. Empowering and a slow-burn romance. I Can't wait to read the 2nd book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Stars
Reviewed in India on May 19, 2022
I had been wanting to read a book with a good storyline for quite awhile and this book really delivered. Every chapter captivating with its own pace. Empowering and a slow-burn romance. I Can't wait to read the 2nd book.
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Goretti Lamas
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy bueno
Reviewed in Mexico on June 26, 2019
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Muy buen producto, y la entrega súper rápido.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Muy bueno
Reviewed in Mexico on June 26, 2019
Muy buen producto, y la entrega súper rápido.
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ketty
5.0 out of 5 stars Bonne intrigue bien ficelée
Reviewed in France on September 12, 2019
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L'histoire se dessine bien, elle est passionnante, bien écrit. On retrouve bien l'emprunte de la France et l'autre coté de la rive la Grande Bretagne. La magie n'est pas prépondérante se qui rend l'histoire d'autant plus intéressante.
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