Queen and Conqueror (The Queen’s Red Guard)
Publication Date: Aug 09, 2022
Genre: Fantasy, Historical Romance
My Thoughts:
The protagonist, Almira, is a formidable force to be reckoned with. She is a confident and intelligent woman who can silence a man's outburst with just a glance. Her personal guards, the Red Guard, consist of common women and ladies alike who are fierce warriors and would gladly lay down their lives for her. The leader of the Red Guard, Sanaa, is also a close friend of Almira. The diverse personalities of the Red Guard add to the story's intrigue and promise excitement in future installments.
Almira desires peace and offers herself in marriage to her enemy, King Alton, against her father and advisor's advice. King Alton's reputation precedes him, but Almira is willing to take the risk to protect her people. However, King Alton may not be what he seems, and the resulting cat-and-mouse game between the two is captivating.
Despite Almira's remarkable qualities, her behaviour towards her father when she was angry with him struck a nerve with the reader, as it was unkind and went against my own personal values.
The book is action-packed with many twists and turns, and the author does an excellent job of world-building. However, there is still more information to be uncovered in future books. The ending leaves readers hanging, eagerly anticipating the next instalment. If you're looking for a fantasy book that features strong female characters, this is the one for you.
Finally, a huge thank you to RR Book Tours for the ARC
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