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Queen and Conqueror by Isabelle Olmo
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I'm rating it 4.5/5 stars and rounding up.
This is everything that I want in an enemies-to-lovers political fantasy. You know those books where you're just fully engrossed in and you're convinced that it was written for you specifically? This is one of those.
Almira was a phenomenal, fierce, smart, vulnerable, and unyielding character. Her portrayal as a strong-willed and flawed woman was masterfully executed, making her one of the most well-written female characters I have encountered. I found myself wholeheartedly cheering for her throughout the entire journey. The book skillfully portrays her unapologetic female rage and her unwavering determination to accomplish her goals. The evolving and varied relationships in the story were a delight, particularly the surprising tenderness displayed by Alton, a character who exceeded my initial expectations. I adored her Red Guard and the family ties and loved that there was LGBTQ+ representation. I hope that will be explored more in the next book.
While the later part of the book suffered from some pacing issues and some decision-making lacked logical consistency, the epic ending more than compensated for these minor flaws. The story concluded with a breathtaking climax and I was quite emotionally invested in the turmoil. This is an exceptional book that has left me thoroughly engrossed and eager for more. Thank goodness the next book will be out soon.
This is everything that I want in an enemies-to-lovers political fantasy. You know those books where you're just fully engrossed in and you're convinced that it was written for you specifically? This is one of those.
Almira was a phenomenal, fierce, smart, vulnerable, and unyielding character. Her portrayal as a strong-willed and flawed woman was masterfully executed, making her one of the most well-written female characters I have encountered. I found myself wholeheartedly cheering for her throughout the entire journey. The book skillfully portrays her unapologetic female rage and her unwavering determination to accomplish her goals. The evolving and varied relationships in the story were a delight, particularly the surprising tenderness displayed by Alton, a character who exceeded my initial expectations. I adored her Red Guard and the family ties and loved that there was LGBTQ+ representation. I hope that will be explored more in the next book.
While the later part of the book suffered from some pacing issues and some decision-making lacked logical consistency, the epic ending more than compensated for these minor flaws. The story concluded with a breathtaking climax and I was quite emotionally invested in the turmoil. This is an exceptional book that has left me thoroughly engrossed and eager for more. Thank goodness the next book will be out soon.