About the Book
In this riveting sequel to the national bestseller The Queen of the Tearling, the evil kingdom of Mortmesne invades the Tearling, with dire consequences for Kelsea and her realm
“Call it The Hunger Games of Thrones... An addictive and enjoyable adventure... The Tear is just as easy to get sucked into as Westeros or Hogwarts or Panem.” — USA Today
With each passing day, Kelsea Glynn is growing into her new
responsibilities as Queen of the Tearling. By stopping the shipments of
slaves to the neighboring kingdom of Mortmesne, she crossed the Red
Queen, a brutal ruler whose power derives from dark magic, who is
sending her fearsome army into the Tearling to take what is hers. And
nothing can stop the invasion.
But as the Mort army draws ever
closer, Kelsea develops a mysterious connection to a time before the
Crossing, and she finds herself relying on a strange and possibly
dangerous ally: a woman named Lily, fighting for her life in a world
where being female can feel like a crime. The fate of the Tearling — and
that of Kelsea’s own soul — may rest with Lily and her story, but Kelsea
may not have enough time to find out.
In this dazzling sequel,
Erika Johansen brings back favorite characters, including the Mace and
the Red Queen, and introduces unforgettable new players, adding exciting layers to her multidimensional tale of magic, mystery, and a fierce
young heroine.
