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Trial of the Sun Queen

Nisha J. Tuli

3.82 AVERAGE

briana13s's review against another edition

4.25

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

jzap's review against another edition

3.0

adventurous dark medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

lily_maureen9's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

meghackbarth's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

keann's review against another edition

2.25

slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: N/A

Strong character development: N/A

Loveable characters: N/A

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

alex_t_2006's review against another edition

4.75

adventurous emotional medium-paced

smallsruiz's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous challenging fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

ktcarone's review against another edition

3.5

adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

mepearedpages's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous challenging emotional inspiring mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I devoured this book in just two sittings—20% yesterday, and I couldn’t stop myself from finishing the rest today. Trial of the Sub Queen plunges you into a harsh dystopian world where survival means submission, strength, and a sharp mind. The setting is brutal and visceral, packed with high-stakes trials, ruthless games, and an undercurrent of danger that never lets up.

At its core, this book blends gritty survival with just the right amount of emotional connection. There’s a compelling love interest and solid friendships that don’t feel like throwaways—they have depth and loyalty that add heart to the story. The twist wasn’t shocking, but it was satisfyingly placed and well executed—it made sense and added momentum to an already tense plot.

If you’re a fan of books where power dynamics, danger, and desire intertwine—especially in a world that demands everything from its characters—this one hits the mark. I’m absolutely continuing the series.

akonon's review against another edition

2.75

adventurous medium-paced

Strong character development: No