A review by issianne
The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen

4.0

3.5. This book was interesting in the way that there's not much plot. It's more of a coming-of-age for Kelsea as she becomes the Queen of the Tearling. She learns more and more about the history of her kingdom and learns to trust the men in her Queen's Guard. She also stops human trafficking she didn't know about until very recently. And that's about all that happens in this book. I thought it was masterfully written and evocative but also there wasn't much to the story. That being said, I want to read the rest of the series to get a sense of what this book has created a stepping stone for.