The True Queen by Zen Cho
Expected Publication: March 12th 2019
Genres: Young Adult, Historical Fantasy
Pages: 384
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When sisters Muna and Sakti wake up on the peaceful beach of the island of Janda Baik, they can’t remember anything, except that they are bound as only sisters can be. They have been cursed by an unknown enchanter, and slowly Sakti starts to fade away. The only hope of saving her is to go to distant Britain, where the Sorceress Royal has established an academy to train women in magic.
If Muna is to save her sister, she must learn to navigate high society, and trick the English magicians into believing she is a magical prodigy. As she’s drawn into their intrigues, she must uncover the secrets of her past, and journey into a world with more magic than she had ever dreamed.
3 REASONS I’M EXCITED FOR THE TRUE QUEEN
- I loved Sorcerer to the Crown! It was one of my absolute favourite books I read last year. My full review is here.
- “the Sorceress Royal has established an academy to train women in magic”. Prunella was one of the most awesome and relatable characters I’ve ever read. I adored her so I’m thrilled she’s back in this book. Also, magic school for women in Victorian London. Done.
- Muna sounds bad-ass. She’s going to trick and manipulate all those stuffy British old men? Yes, please!
WWW WEDNESDAYS
What are you currently reading?
paperback: The Gilda Stories by Jewelle L. Gómez
audiobook: Shadow of the Fox by Julie Kagawa
What did you recently finish reading? Enchantée by Gita Trelease. My review will be up tommorrow.
What do you think you’ll read next? Maybe The Storm Runner by J.C. Cervantes. It’s this month’s group read for the Retelling Bingo challenge.
I agree, Muna does sound badd-ass!
Here’s my Wednesday post! Happy Hump Day!
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How are you finding Shadow of the Fox?
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I’m really enjoying it so far. I don’t think it’s going to be a five-star read, but maybe a four at the moment. The world-building is amazing though.
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I have not read the first book but The True Queen sounds like something I’d love. Hope you enjoy it!
My WoW
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Thanks for featuring a new-to-me series. Hope you continue to enjoy it.
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This series sounds good! Thanks for sharing, and for visiting my blog. Enjoy!
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This is new to me….I’ll definitely have to check it out. Here’s what I’m waiting on if you’d like to stop by!
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I still need to read the previous book, but I am eager to dive in. This sounds so good! I hope you love it when you get to it.
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OOOOh this sounds fun. I a Victorian magic school, set up by a woman? Filled with stuffy magic scholars who she has to trick into thinking she’s a prodigy? A mysterious past and uncertain curse? Yes please! Great pick.
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Thanks! ❤ I hope you enjoy it if you pick it up!
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Ooh I really want to read Enchantée and Shadow of the Fox! 😍 How are they?
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I’m a little on the fence about how ill be rating Enchantée but Shadow of the Fox is looking like a solid 4 so far!
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Ah, okay.. 🙂
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I love the name Muna – how cool. I really think I’d like this book.
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It’s a really pretty one. 🙂 I hope you enjoy it!
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Ohhh! I have the audiobook of the first one, I need to get to it soonish.
Happy reading
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I hope you enjoy it! ❤
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How were the Gilda Stories? Here is my WWW: https://silverbuttonbooks.com/2019/02/06/www-wednesday-february-7-2019/. Have a great week!
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Amazing! I gave it 5 stars. 😊 I totally felt a slump coming on and this just yanked me out of it. 😂
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A bonafide slump avoider!? Yes please!!!
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Sounds awesome! I think magic and Victorian London go together like crackers and cheese. 🙂
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The best combination!
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The cover is wonderful, and I love your blog design. 👍✨
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Thank you so much! 😍❤😍
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I’m really looking forward to this one as well, the first one was such a fun read
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They all sound good but I really like the sound of ‘The Storm Runner’.
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I think its going to be a fun adventure!
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I love the sound of this!! Thanks for putting it on my radar =)
My #Wow: https://mybkishescapades.blogspot.com/2019/02/cant-wait-wednesday-bloodleaf-by.html
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You’re very welcome! 😊
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