The Queen Of The Tearling
(The Tearling Trilogy 1)
$36.15
- Paperback
512 pages
- Release Date
3 August 2015
Summary
Combining the sinuous drama of Game of Thrones, the narrative drive of The Hunger Games and a brilliantly imagined and engaging young central protagonist, The Queen of the Tearling is the thrilling opening chapter in a dazzling, daringly original new fantasy adventure.
Kelsea Glynn is the sole heir to the throne of Tearling but has been raised in secret after her mother - a monarch as vain as she was foolish - was murdered for ruining her kingdom.
For 18 years, the Tearling ha…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780857502476 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0857502476 |
| Author: | Erika Johansen |
| Publisher: | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Imprint: | Bantam Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 512 |
| Release Date: | 3 August 2015 |
| Weight: | 352g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm x 32mm |
| Series: | The Tearling Trilogy |
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Critics Review
I couldn’t put the bloody thing down. It would be fair to say I became obsessed with the role and the book
I couldn’t put the bloody thing down. It would be fair to say I became obsessed with the role and the book – EMMA WATSON
Did you love The Hunger Games? Partial to an episode of Game of Thrones? Then you’re going to want to dive straight in to this new fantasy … brilliantly imagined and captivatingly written * HEAT *
An assured and confident debut … featuring a strong female lead and a well-realised far-future post-apocalyptic world * INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY *
Like Game of Thrones and The Hunger Games meets Pulp Fiction * DAILY MAIL *
Destined to be a fantasy classic. Johansen’s writing is assured, confident and thrilling. I can’t wait for the next book. * AMY McCULLOCH, author of The Oathbreaker’s Shadow *
Enjoyable, fast-paced read. Kelsea is a strong female lead…and she heads a list of well-drawn characters who feature in some haunting, tear-jerking moments that leave you desperate to read the next instalment…A top summer read. * SUN *
This book worked on me with all the subtle power of an addiction: by the time I realized I was hooked, it was far too late to stop. * LAUREN OLIVER, author of Before I Fall *
Erika Johansen does not disappoint. Hers is a debut that shines bright like the magic in her book … exciting and fuelled by adventure – this is what all fantasy novels should be like * CULTUREFLY.COM *
The Queen of the Tearling is a gripping read with an enchanting heroine. Erika Johansen has created a wonderful world and I can’t wait to read more. * BERNARD CORNWELL *
A fast-paced and original fantasy, written with a confident and accomplished style, with plenty of intrigue and mystery. * ADRIAN TCHAIKOVSKY, author of the bestselling ‘Shadows of the Apt’ *
About The Author
Erika Johansen
Erika Johansen grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. She went to Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania before attending the Iowa Writers Workshop, where she earned a Master of Fine Arts degree. She eventually became an attorney but she never stopped writing. Her debut was the international bestseller, The Queen of the Tearling - the first novel in a remarkable sequence. This was followed by the acclaimed The Invasion of the Tearling, The Fate of the Tearling and a prequel, Beneath the Keep. Erika now lives in England.
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