The Queen's Rising

Review ''Sophisticated plotting is the hallmark of this debut, which deftly navigates complex, treasonous plots and political intrigue. [A] Stunning literary adventure.'' --(Booklist (starred review))''A sprawling girl-powered fantasy. A compelling page-turner. Hand this magical debut to readers who loved Shannon Hale's Princess Academy or Sarah J. Maas's 'Throne of Glass' series.'' --(School Library Journal) Product Description [Young Adult Fiction (Ages 12-17)][Read by Suzanne Elise Freeman]Perfect for fans of Robin LeFevers's His Fair Assasin trilogy, this debut YA fantasy inspired by Renaissance France follows a girl who finds herself bound to a disgraced lord and entangled in his plot to overthrow the current king.When her seventeenth summer solstice arrives, Brienna desires only two things: to master her passion and to be chosen by a patron.Growing up in the southern kingdom of Valenia at the renowned Magnalia House should have prepared her. While some are born with a talent for one of the five passions -- art, music, dramatics, wit, and knowledge -- Brienna struggled to find hers until she chose knowledge. However, despite all her preparations, Brienna's greatest fear comes true: she is left without a patron.Months later, her life takes an unexpected turn when a disgraced lord offers her patronage. Suspicious of his intent, she reluctantly accepts. But there is much more to his story, for there is a dangerous plot to overthrow the king of Maevana -- the rival kingdom of Valenia -- and restore the rightful queen, and her magic, to the northern throne. And others are involved, some closer to Brienna than she realizes.With war brewing, Brienna must choose which side she will remain loyal to -- passion or blood. Because a queen is destined to rise and lead the battle to reclaim the crown. Who will be that queen?With gorgeous description and detailed rendering of a world where not everything is what it seems, debut author Rebecca Ross weaves an intricate tale of revenge, loyalty, and, ultimately, self-discovery. About the Author Rebecca Ross received her bachelor's degree in English from the University of Georgia. In the past, she has worked at a Colorado dude ranch, as a school librarian, and as a live-time captionist for a college. She resides in northeast Georgia with her husband and her dog. The Queen's Rising is her debut novel.