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3.52 AVERAGE
3.52 AVERAGE
Meh. An OK story, but nothing to write home about.
A little predictable but not bad. For $2.99, you get what you pay for. It's the first in a series, I may continue with it.
I should have read the “comparable to The Wrath and the Dawn” and realized this book wouldn’t have been for me. Don’t get me wrong, the writing was good enough and the world is pretty interesting, but the story and the characters were just not hitting the spot for me.
Kali is our main girl here and she Rajah (Tarek) comes and claims her as his hundredth wife after seeing her fight (because that’s all you need to know in a wife. And also, why do you have 100 wives?). Then he expects her to fight the other wives for the spot of first wife? I mean, I guess if it’s super important to you to get your offspring to the thrown this would be important, but like... why are there so many wives and why aren’t they going after him for dreaming this whole thing out?
And, let us not forget the whole “instalove” that happens with not-the-Rajah.
Since I got the ARC for the second book, I’ll go ahead and read it but I am not going into it with a hopeful spirit.
Kali is our main girl here and she Rajah (Tarek) comes and claims her as his hundredth wife after seeing her fight (because that’s all you need to know in a wife. And also, why do you have 100 wives?). Then he expects her to fight the other wives for the spot of first wife? I mean, I guess if it’s super important to you to get your offspring to the thrown this would be important, but like... why are there so many wives and why aren’t they going after him for dreaming this whole thing out?
And, let us not forget the whole “instalove” that happens with not-the-Rajah.
Since I got the ARC for the second book, I’ll go ahead and read it but I am not going into it with a hopeful spirit.
With the potential to be more than just cute and fantastical, The Hundredth Queen was an intriguing story with a very interesting new world.
I began the story really caring about the relationship between Jaya and Kalinda. I wanted to believe in a story of friendship and love. I wanted to watch the development of the story, but I couldn't bring myself to even care about the one dimensional characters. I didn't cry at the end because there wasn't enough depth to the characters to really mourn the ones who don't make it.
A huge revelation at the end did nothing for my enjoyment of the novel. I am hoping that the second novel will make up for it.
I began the story really caring about the relationship between Jaya and Kalinda. I wanted to believe in a story of friendship and love. I wanted to watch the development of the story, but I couldn't bring myself to even care about the one dimensional characters. I didn't cry at the end because there wasn't enough depth to the characters to really mourn the ones who don't make it.
A huge revelation at the end did nothing for my enjoyment of the novel. I am hoping that the second novel will make up for it.
There’s been a lot of buzz about The Hundredth Queen. And, usually, if there’s a lot of buzz, I’m typically disappointed in some shape or form. Lately, I’m been having the worst reading slump ever, and, unfortunately, the anticipated new releases have all been so-so mehs. I hoped The Hundredth Queen would be the one to pull me out of the meh book Hell, and it surprisingly did.
THQ is not by all means perfect, but it’s fast-paced and entertaining. And, for once, it has a romance that I like--though technically it is instalove. I really liked Kalinda, Jaya, and all the ladies. I’m curious about what will happen to the wives and courtesans in the next book and with Kalinda and Deven. I have a feeling that there might be a love triangle in the next book considering the two brothers (one like her and one not) and based on the wording of the synopsis.
Looking forward to The Fire Queen.
THQ is not by all means perfect, but it’s fast-paced and entertaining. And, for once, it has a romance that I like--though technically it is instalove. I really liked Kalinda, Jaya, and all the ladies. I’m curious about what will happen to the wives and courtesans in the next book and with Kalinda and Deven. I have a feeling that there might be a love triangle in the next book considering the two brothers (one like her and one not) and based on the wording of the synopsis.
Looking forward to The Fire Queen.
This is a fascinating, but brutal tale in a kingdom steeped in patriarchy, where women are expected to both submit to the men but also be highly trained warriors. It's a disgusting system, but what is interesting to read is to learn more about the history that created it. There are layers beneath this and hope injects itself in the tale by showing how people have fought back in the past and start to in the present. I am interested in seeing where this tale goes in the next book.
It has been a long time since I've picked up a book and enjoyed it from cover to cover. The Hundredth Queen took me to a world full of hidden magic and dueling women who fight for survival. The story took so many twist and turns, I was always left guessing at what was to come next. I loved the characters. They seemed real and full of depth. Five stars for Emily R. King.
Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review.
Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review.
Gripping
An amazing ride. I am shocked how good this book actually is. It flows quickly and takes you places you would not expect. Looking forward to number two
An amazing ride. I am shocked how good this book actually is. It flows quickly and takes you places you would not expect. Looking forward to number two
A story about sovereignty
Sure, the love story is predictable. The story is about survival, sisterhood, faith, and being true to yourself. Can’t wait for the next one.
Sure, the love story is predictable. The story is about survival, sisterhood, faith, and being true to yourself. Can’t wait for the next one.
It was an enjoyable enough read and it went by quickly. I feel like a lot of things lacked depth or weren't fully thought through but I still enjoyed the story.