The Heretic Royal: An Action Packed Novel of High Fantasy
Dec 2022 · The Scarred Earth Saga Book 3 · Kensington Books
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In this riveting, feminist tale perfect for fans of Katee Robert and Nalini Singh, two sisters battle for a single throne, warring factions take up arms, a land is divided, and uncertain allies become very certain lovers. With subtle commentary on today’s political polarization, this riveting epic celebrates strong female characters and champions the underdog with diverse, expert world building.
Gods save the queen!
Ainsley Farmerson has always planned to break free of the family business—and the family drama. But what was once farming, smithworking, and bickering over the dinner table has turned into open warfare between sisters. Sides have been taken, lives are on the line, and Ainsley has no doubt which sister must be queen. She’ll do whatever is necessary to take down the soulless Beatrix. Even if that means joining forces with angry battle nuns, irritating monks, and overbearing centaurs.
Gruffyn of the Torn Moon Clan has no time for human beings. And yet . . . there is something about the uncontrollable princess that he can’t ignore. Maybe it’s the way her eldest sisters underestimate her. Or her bravery facing down dragons and mad queens from distant lands. Whatever the reason, Gruff is willing to fight by this human’s side. Not only for the entertainment value, but because she’s right. Beatrix must never be queen. So whatever he has to do, whoever he has to destroy, Gruff will battle beside Ainsley. Fast. Hard. And with absolutely no mercy . . .
“The action speeds along and the dialogue pings among sarcastic dragons, earnest fathers and obnoxious siblings.”– Bookpage
Gods save the queen!
Ainsley Farmerson has always planned to break free of the family business—and the family drama. But what was once farming, smithworking, and bickering over the dinner table has turned into open warfare between sisters. Sides have been taken, lives are on the line, and Ainsley has no doubt which sister must be queen. She’ll do whatever is necessary to take down the soulless Beatrix. Even if that means joining forces with angry battle nuns, irritating monks, and overbearing centaurs.
Gruffyn of the Torn Moon Clan has no time for human beings. And yet . . . there is something about the uncontrollable princess that he can’t ignore. Maybe it’s the way her eldest sisters underestimate her. Or her bravery facing down dragons and mad queens from distant lands. Whatever the reason, Gruff is willing to fight by this human’s side. Not only for the entertainment value, but because she’s right. Beatrix must never be queen. So whatever he has to do, whoever he has to destroy, Gruff will battle beside Ainsley. Fast. Hard. And with absolutely no mercy . . .
“The action speeds along and the dialogue pings among sarcastic dragons, earnest fathers and obnoxious siblings.”– Bookpage
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Alison Robinson
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January 2, 2023
I was really enjoying this new series, I gave four stars to the first book and four and a half stars to the second (which is HIGH in my world) but this book, I don't even know what the point was or frankly whether anything happened, the romance was so muted it was non-existent, and the focus of the story seemed to be either on Annwyl the Bloody (hurrah, love the Mad Queen) or the princess that I assume will be the focus of the next book. I received an ARC in return for an honest review.
Ladene Culp
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January 16, 2023
The writing is a bit confusing with no reminders of where we were and who was who. It would be nice if something new happened. I also didn't care for the fact that it pretty much made Keely look completely incompetent and useless. All the non-plot fluff left the romance plot in minor fling territory with no substance.
Ann I *bookchick_annie*
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December 28, 2022
Archers, sisters, centaurs, queens (both good and evil), and dragons!!! The Scarred Earth saga (and this book in particular) has it all. It's the 4th sister, Ainsley's story, but it also seems to be a bridge book joining the dragons (from the Dragon Kin series) with Queen Keely and her armies. After all, Keely is gonna need all the help she can get to defeat her evil sister, Queen Beatrice. This book really had alot going on. I enjoyed it so much. There's danger and laughter and zaniness and heat and...dragons!!! I enjoyed Ainsley and Gruff's adventures, and catching up with Queen Annwyl the Bloody and her dragonkin. And we get a glimpse at who will be featured in the next book. I recommend reading the previous books in the Scarred Earth saga, and in the Dragon Kin series (although Aiken does do a decent job of bringing in enough backstory to not be completely lost). Many thanks to Kensington Publishing and NetGalley for an advance copy of this book. My thoughts and opinions are my
About the author
Originally from Long Island, New York Times bestselling author G.A. Aiken has resigned herself to West Coast living, which involves healthy food, mostly sunny days, and lots of guys not wearing shirts when they really should be. Writing as Shelly Laurenston, she is also the creator of the wickedly funny Pride series for Brava. For more info about G.A. Aiken’s dangerously and arrogantly sexy dragons, go to www.gaaiken.com.
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