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A review by leahegood
Troll Queen by Tara Grayce
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
2024 Update
I picked up Death Wind to read a few favorite scenes on a stressful day and just need up reading the whole second half of Death Wind and all of Troll Queen. No regrets. (I found it easier to enjoy and focus on Melantha's story this time through too.)
2023 Review
I've been reading this series at the rate of one book per day (and yes, I have a job and a busy life, though this weekend did provide an unusually large block of time to read). I can't think of a better recommendation for a book than that. However, you can check out my review of book one for a bit more detail.
I described this series, in general, to a friend as, "Imagine if Joanne Bischof. Troll Queen also reminded me of Saber's Pride by CM Banschbach, with their similar, honorable male leads trying to patch up generations of damage done by angy, abusive fathers and grandfathers.
Also, I especially enjoyed the female leads in this story. Tara manages to keep Essie bright and compassionate, while also showing her strength in weilding a power she never would have asked for. Essie is happy to be protected but is just as much a protector when she needs to be. Similarly, this story shows Melantha's sharp edges being eased as she learns to value healing, compassion, and selflessness ... but her arc does not remove the fierceness that makes her her. I love that, instead of stripping away her fire, this story shows her embracing it in a more healthy manner. More lady characters like this, please and thank you!
My one (very personal) "complaint" is that I would have enjoyed seeing more of Farrendell's journey to healing. It felt a bit skimmed-over to me. But, I suppose, with the book already sitting at 500 pages long, something had to give.
For "ratings" of romance, language, violence, and religion, refer to the review of book one linked above.
I picked up Death Wind to read a few favorite scenes on a stressful day and just need up reading the whole second half of Death Wind and all of Troll Queen. No regrets. (I found it easier to enjoy and focus on Melantha's story this time through too.)
2023 Review
I've been reading this series at the rate of one book per day (and yes, I have a job and a busy life, though this weekend did provide an unusually large block of time to read). I can't think of a better recommendation for a book than that. However, you can check out my review of book one for a bit more detail.
I described this series, in general, to a friend as, "Imagine if Joanne Bischof. Troll Queen also reminded me of Saber's Pride by CM Banschbach, with their similar, honorable male leads trying to patch up generations of damage done by angy, abusive fathers and grandfathers.
Also, I especially enjoyed the female leads in this story. Tara manages to keep Essie bright and compassionate, while also showing her strength in weilding a power she never would have asked for. Essie is happy to be protected but is just as much a protector when she needs to be. Similarly, this story shows Melantha's sharp edges being eased as she learns to value healing, compassion, and selflessness ... but her arc does not remove the fierceness that makes her her. I love that, instead of stripping away her fire, this story shows her embracing it in a more healthy manner. More lady characters like this, please and thank you!
My one (very personal) "complaint" is that I would have enjoyed seeing more of Farrendell's journey to healing. It felt a bit skimmed-over to me. But, I suppose, with the book already sitting at 500 pages long, something had to give.
For "ratings" of romance, language, violence, and religion, refer to the review of book one linked above.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail