katiereads__alot 's review for:

The Lost Queen by Aimee Phan

3.0

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Firstly thanks so much Penguin for the advanced readers copy via Netgalley!

I saw this book listed on an upcoming releases insta post and was so very intrigued by the title and story blurb. Let me say this, it really didn’t disappoint. 

I was hooked on this mythology retelling that was full of mystery and magic and folklore tales. 

I struggled a little bit to get into the story only because it’s on the younger side of the YA genre and I can not stress enough that this isn’t a bad thing at all, just a fact. 

I’m so glad I stuck it out though because by the last 1/3 I was so engrossed I truly couldn’t put it down. 

Jolie goes through a truly beautiful character arc of self discovery, healing and reconnection while battling against some divine evils and unexpected traitors. 

I also enjoyed walking into a world influenced by a new culture for me, the Vietnam influences and details were lovely to experience.