A review by rubysbiblioteca
Queen and Conqueror by Isabelle Olmo

adventurous emotional medium-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? It's complicated

5.0

Do you love adult fantasy books with badass female characters that are breaking sterotypes? If so, than you must read this book NOW! This is told from multiple POVs which Isabelle does an amazing job in weaving together all POVs as to not cause any confusion. Isabelle is breaking stereotypes and added so much representation with the characters. We have a Almira, determined to be Queen and Conqueror, and will not bow down to men that are in her way. The Queen’s Red Guard, badass female warriors that have sworn their lives to protect the queen. Now, King Alton, I had very mix feelings about him, however, his character developments is one of my favorites! There are so many great characters as well has characters that I absolutely hate! IYKYK

I am absolutely obsessed with this book! As a Fantasy girly, this was everything I needed in a book and more! I cannot wait till book 2!

So many favorites, but these were 🤌🏼 *Chefs kiss*:

👑"Men will never be ready for women like us, and it is not our job to ready them."

👑 “Perhaps we shouldn't attribute certain characteristics to men and women. We should allow each person to decide how they'd like to speak. Then we wouldn't analyze what is proper.”

Trigger Warnings(TW) - 

Violence, Torture, Child abuse, Incest, Sexism, Alcoholism, Drug use, Homophobia

** I would be mindful of the trigger warnings before reading.

*** Isabelle Olmo includes more detailed TW in her book and website.