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This series is set in a Sumerian, Persian-like setting, which is what originally drew me to it in the first place, as it is a welcome change from the more dominant Western medieval fantasy series that abound.
I found the first book in this series to have a nice pace that flowed along, always keeping me engaged and wanting to continue reading; however, the second book, while still moving at a brisk pace, left me feeling less than satisfied. This is a mixture of the way the story unfolds, which, to me, is overly simplistic, with only basic descriptions of what is taking place being given, for the most part, plus the style of writing has an abbreviated feel to it that is quite grating at times. The first book has a similar style, but I don't recall it being as unsatisfying as the second book.
The story overall is interesting and engaging enough that I can overlook its shortcomings, though I doubt I would ever reread this series, based on what I've read so far.
The Hundredth Queen: The Hundredth Queen: Book 01
The Hundredth Queen: The Hundredth Queen: Book 01
As an orphan ward of the Sisterhood in the ancient Tarachand Empire, eighteen-year-old Kalinda is destined for nothing more than a life of seclusion and prayer. Plagued by fevers, she’s an unlikely candidate for even a servant’s position, let alone a courtesan or wife. Her sole dream is to continue living in peace in the Sisterhood’s mountain temple.
But a visit from the tyrant Rajah Tarek disrupts Kalinda’s life. Within hours, she is ripped from the comfort of her home, set on a desert trek, and ordered to fight for her place among the rajah’s ninety-nine wives and numerous courtesans. Her only solace comes in the company of her guard, the stoic but kind Captain Deven Naik.
Faced with the danger of a tournament to the death—and her growing affection for Deven—Kalinda has only one hope for escape, and it lies in an arcane, forbidden power buried within her.
Format
Kindle EditionDate Acquired
1st June 2020Retail Cost
£3.29Number of Pages
302Year Read
2021
The Fire Queen: The Hundredth Queen: Book 02
The Fire Queen: The Hundredth Queen: Book 02
Though the tyrant rajah she was forced to marry is dead, Kalinda’s troubles are far from over. A warlord has invaded the imperial city, and now she’s in exile. But she isn’t alone. Kalinda has the allegiance of Captain Deven Naik, her guard and beloved, imprisoned for treason and stripped of command. With the empire at war, their best hope is to find Prince Ashwin, the rajah’s son, who has promised Deven’s freedom on one condition: that Kalinda will fight and defeat three formidable opponents.
But as Kalinda’s tournament strengths are once again challenged, so too is her relationship with Deven. While Deven fears her powers, Ashwin reveres them—as well as the courageous woman who wields them. Kalinda comes to regard Ashwin as the only man who can repair a warring world and finds herself torn between her allegiance to Deven and a newly found respect for the young prince.
With both the responsibility to protect her people and the fate of those she loves weighing heavily upon her, Kalinda is forced again to compete. She must test the limits of her fire powers and her hard-won wisdom. But will that be enough to unite the empire without sacrificing all she holds dear?
Format
Kindle EditionDate Acquired
4th April 2023Retail Price
£8.99Number of Pages
287Year Read
2025Page updated
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