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The Queen’s price is to stand against what you know is wrong. To stand and fight, no matter the cost to your court or to yourself. Especially to yourself.
Zoey, a young Queen-in-training at SaDiablo Hall, is wounded...and vulnerable to taunts and criticism. When an opportunity arises to befriend a stranger seeking sanctuary at the Hall, she puts herself and others in danger by ignoring Daemonar Yaslana’s warning to back off.
Meanwhile, the witch Jillian’s family prepares for her Virgin Night, the rite of passage that assures a woman will retain her power and her Jewels. The trouble is Jillian secretly went through the ceremony already. Now she has to explain the omission of that detail to her powerful and lethal family. And the High Lord of Hell’s daughter, Saetien, travels to Scelt to find out about Jaenelle Angelline’s sister—and perhaps to discover truths about herself.
With some guidance from Witch, these three young women will learn when to yield because it is right—and when to take a stand, even if they must pay the Queen’s price.
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- ISBN: 9780593337387
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- ISBN: 9780593337387
- File size: 1502 KB
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January 1, 2023
In the aftermath of the troubles from the previous book, The Queen's Weapons, three young women must make decisions which will affect not only themselves, but those around them, as Witch provides them with guidance. Queen-in-training Zoey may now be safe within the walls of SaDiablo Hall, but she is still vulnerable to those with sharp tongues and dark thoughts. When a stranger arrives at the hall looking for sanctuary, Zoey's attempts at friendship could put everyone around her in danger. Meanwhile, Jillian is preparing for her rite of passage that ensures she'll keep her witch power and the jewels she wears, but a heart secret means facing her powerful family members and their lethally protective natures. Then there's Saetien, who travels away to discover information, which may finally let her face her own truths as daughter of the High Lord of Hell. VERDICT A fine continuation of the "Black Jewels" series, keeping the legacy alive with its tangled web of family and power. Bishop's devoted fans will devour this, while readers of Nalini Singh and Ilona Andrews who enjoy high fantasy may want to start this series from the beginning.--Kristi Chadwick
Copyright 2023 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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February 17, 2023
In a relatively low-stakes tale, the education of the youth of Kaeleer continues (after The Queen's Weapons, 2021). While Saetien, chafing at her new life, is struggling with navigating the destruction of her relationship with her parents and her accustomed place in the world, the broken Black Widow Teresa tells her that seeking out Wilhelmina Benedict will help her find solutions. Meanwhile, at SaDiablo Hall, Daemon oversees the unconventional education of a group of young Queens and their friends. Saetien negotiates with her father to visit Wilhelmina's home on the isle of Scelt, where she learns how to ask the right questions and eventually uncovers a painful story which nonetheless helps her understand her own circumstances. When a Tigre witch shows up seeking sanctuary, the young Queen Zoela's unthinking desire to prove herself triggers a cascade of arguments, adolescent drama, and arrogance that, if left unchecked, could lead to disaster for their future Courts. Fortunately, the elders of the family have solutions, draconian though they may seem. A satisfying addition to the series, longtime readers will appreciate the unfolding of some new perspectives on past events and gratifying character growth for young characters.COPYRIGHT(2023) Booklist, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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