Reviews

Knightqueen by Anna Hackett

97_bookblog's review

fast-paced

5.0

5 Knightqueen Stars 

The final book in this interconnected series. Sten and Carys book is one I have been waiting for since the first book released and it was an amazing end to this series.

lanabooks's review

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

thats_who_i_am's review

adventurous hopeful tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

catthered's review

adventurous emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

annkniggendorf's review

adventurous emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

sarahs_bookshelves's review

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

raven_acres's review

lighthearted fast-paced

3.75

nikkisbooknook's review

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Carys and Sten have finally broken out of their prison and are on the run. Unwittingly running from their rescue team of Kaden and Nea, they are attempting to evade recapture by the Gek’Dragar on Ti-Lore.

Carys is well aware of Sten's devotion to her as queen and leader of their people.  The man takes duty to another level.  if only she could make him realise how deeply she feels for him - and how hot he makes her blood run.  Sten sees himself as the beast to Carys' beauty.  He is older than her, been her protector since she assumed the throne after her parents were killed.  He may dream of her but that's all he can ever have.

Carys is no damsel in distress, she is a highly trained warrior in her own right.  Sten sees himself as her shield and her sword but Carys is equally protective of Sten.  I loved it when they finally got their heads on straight and just gave in to that long simmering attraction. There was only a slight wobble when Sten thought he should give up Carys for the good of the throne but she soon put him right!  And their attraction - work kept secret on Oron!

Battles, bioweapons and burgeoning friendships with the native population are all layers to the story.  The Gek really are hard-core horrors! Carys also finally accesses the ultimate level of her innate power - it is a glorious and powerful thing to see.  And the cameos from the Eon Warriors are always welcome.

And that epilogue!  It was so nice to see out MC's settled in the future and what lies in wait for them!

redhairedashreads's review

4.0

 

4 stars - It was really good

The final Oronis Knight book is here and we finally get to find out what has been happening with Knightqueen Carys and her Knightguard Sten. In the previous book we learned that Carys and Sten had used the distraction that Knighthunter Kaden and Knightmaster Nea created to escape the Gek’Dragar prison. This book picks up shortly after that as they try to continue to evade the Gek’Dragar and the mutated beasts on Ti-Lore. 

Knightqueen Carys is a kind and just ruler, but in this we see that she is also a deadly warrior and a woman who just wants to be loved. Knightguard Sten has been guarding Carys since she was seventeen and his love for her has grown as the years passed but he ignores it because he is her guard. While these two evade the Gek’Dragar and the monsters on the surface, they finally realize their mutual feelings for each other. Sten tries to fight it but after a close call he stops. Carys and Sten’s relationship was enjoyable and I loved seeing the strong and mostly silent Sten profess his feelings for Carys. 

The final battle against the Gek’Dragar and their Blue Death weapon was action packed and intense. The Blue Death weapon sounds horrifying and all the Knights fought hard to stop them from releasing it. Knightqueen Carys really shines in this battle because not only do we see her leading the Knights against the Gek’Dragar, but we get to see the true power of her bloodline and what it can do. She was quite badass and I loved seeing her fight. One thing about this world that I loved was that the Knightqueen was just as skilled as her knights and I love that this diplomatic ruler can also kickass. 

Overall, this was a great ending to this series. I really enjoyed Carys and Sten’s story and how the Gek’Dragar were defeated again. Sten will make a great King for Carys and the epilogue was very cute seeing a brief glimpse of their future. 

TW: brief mention of the death of parents; 

*ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.*

 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death of parent