A review by redhairedashreads
Knightqueen by Anna Hackett

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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