One of the most compelling fantasies I’ve ever read. Solid worldbuilding, interesting characters and just enough romance make this an enjoyable read. A cliff-hanger ending will have many readers exclaiming aloud their impatience at having to wait for the sequel. Hidden identities, allusions to environmental concerns, a clever heroine with a worthy potential love interest, and some monster-mashing fight scenes elevate this romantic series opener. Meadows delivers a powerful coming-of-age story. Mortain from Robin LaFevers’s “His Fair Assassin” series and other strong, vengeful female heroines will root for Wil. PRAISE FOR THE ORPHAN QUEEN: Fans of Katniss and the Sisters of St. If you haven’t read THE ORPHAN QUEEN, read it now.” - Amie Mechler-Hickson, Boswell Book Company Jodi Meadows knows how to write engrossing fantasy worlds with layered characters and the perfect amount of romantic intrigue. “This book was just as good as THE ORPHAN QUEEN, if not better. For those eager to continue the adventure, there are four digital novellas situated in this same world: The Hidden Prince, The Glowing Knight, The Burning Hand, and The Black Knife.” - Booklist “Tensions-both political and romantic-arise. PRAISE FOR MIRROR KING: “This story’s the perfect length, and though it’s hard to say goodbye to lovable, flawed, strong Wil, such a well-crafted, enjoyable, and immersive story helps ease the pain.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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