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A review by kbairbooks
Queen and Conqueror by Isabelle Olmo
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
4.25
4.25 stars!
Something about the way this story was told, perhaps the authors voice, was so distinct and unique I was very intrigued. I really enjoyed this story even if the first 40% was a bit slow and a bit of a slog to get through. One part I quite struggled with was during the ‘getting to know you’ phase of the Queen and Kings. But truly there were twists, turns, romance, delicious vengeance, some plot points I guessed, and others I didn’t. A delightful story and I can’t wait to dive into book two!
Something about the way this story was told, perhaps the authors voice, was so distinct and unique I was very intrigued. I really enjoyed this story even if the first 40% was a bit slow and a bit of a slog to get through. One part I quite struggled with was during the ‘getting to know you’ phase of the Queen and Kings. But truly there were twists, turns, romance, delicious vengeance, some plot points I guessed, and others I didn’t. A delightful story and I can’t wait to dive into book two!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Confinement, Death, Grief, Vomit, War, Sexual violence, Child abuse, Classism, Fire/Fire injury, Misogyny, Murder, Sexual harassment, Alcoholism, Blood, Gore, Lesbophobia, Sexual content, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Torture, Violence, Alcohol, and Body horror
Moderate: Incest, Rape, and Pregnancy
Minor: Animal death