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A Wicked Trilogy #3.7
Healed: Eine Liebe zwischen Licht und Dunkelheit
Nachdem sie den Kuss des legendären Sommerkönigs Caden erhalten hat, ist Brighton Jussier kein Mensch mehr. Sie ist allerdings auch keine Fae. Doch was genau sie nun eigentlich ist, ist im Augenblick noch Brightons geringstes Problem, denn Caden will sie nicht in die Welt der Menschen zurückkehren lassen, selbst wenn ihn das den Thron kosten sollte. Als die versiegelte Pforte zwischen der Menschenwelt und dem Reich der Fae durchbrochen wird, müssen Caden und Brighton über sich hinauswachsen, um ihre beiden Welten vor dem Bösen zu retten, das sie bedroht …
240 pages, Paperback
First published July 20, 2020
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# 1 New York Times and # 1 International Bestselling author Jennifer lives in Charles Town, West Virginia. All the rumors you’ve heard about her state aren’t true. When she’s not hard at work writing. she spends her time reading, watching really bad zombie movies, pretending to write, hanging out with her husband and her Jack Russell Loki. In early 2015, Jennifer was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a group of rare genetic disorders that involve a breakdown and death of cells in the retina, eventually resulting in loss of vision, among other complications. Due to this diagnosis, educating people on the varying degrees of blindness has become of passion of hers, right alongside writing, which she plans to do as long as she can.
Her dreams of becoming an author started in algebra class, where she spent most of her time writing short stories….which explains her dismal grades in math. Jennifer writes young adult paranormal, science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary romance. She is published with Tor, HarperCollins Avon and William Morrow, Entangled Teen and Brazen, Disney/Hyperion and Harlequin Teen. Her Wicked Series has been optioned by PassionFlix. Jennifer has won numerous awards, including the 2013 Reviewers Choice Award for Wait for You, the 2015 Editor’s Pick for Fall With Me, and the 2014/2015 Moerser-Jugendbuch- Jury award for Obsidian. Her young adult romantic suspense novel DON’T LOOK BACK was a 2014 nominated Best in Young Adult Fiction by YALSA. Her adult romantic suspense novel TILL DEATH was a Amazon Editor’s Pick and iBook Book of the Month. Her young adult contemporary THE PROBLEM WITH FOREVER is a 2017 RITA Award Winner in Young Adult Fiction. She also writes Adult and New Adult contemporary and paranormal romance under the name J. Lynn. She is published by Entangled Brazen and HarperCollins.
She is the owner of ApollyCon and The Origin Event, the successful annual events that features over hundred bestselling authors in Young Adult, New Adult, and Adult Fiction, panels, parties, and more.
To email me, please use the below addy.
jenniferlarmentrout@live.com
# 1 New York Times and # 1 International Bestselling author Jennifer lives in Charles Town, West Virginia. All the rumors you’ve heard about her state aren’t true. When she’s not hard at work writing. she spends her time reading, watching really bad zombie movies, pretending to write, hanging out with her husband and her Jack Russell Loki. In early 2015, Jennifer was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a group of rare genetic disorders that involve a breakdown and death of cells in the retina, eventually resulting in loss of vision, among other complications. Due to this diagnosis, educating people on the varying degrees of blindness has become of passion of hers, right alongside writing, which she plans to do as long as she can.
Her dreams of becoming an author started in algebra class, where she spent most of her time writing short stories….which explains her dismal grades in math. Jennifer writes young adult paranormal, science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary romance. She is published with Tor, HarperCollins Avon and William Morrow, Entangled Teen and Brazen, Disney/Hyperion and Harlequin Teen. Her Wicked Series has been optioned by PassionFlix. Jennifer has won numerous awards, including the 2013 Reviewers Choice Award for Wait for You, the 2015 Editor’s Pick for Fall With Me, and the 2014/2015 Moerser-Jugendbuch- Jury award for Obsidian. Her young adult romantic suspense novel DON’T LOOK BACK was a 2014 nominated Best in Young Adult Fiction by YALSA. Her adult romantic suspense novel TILL DEATH was a Amazon Editor’s Pick and iBook Book of the Month. Her young adult contemporary THE PROBLEM WITH FOREVER is a 2017 RITA Award Winner in Young Adult Fiction. She also writes Adult and New Adult contemporary and paranormal romance under the name J. Lynn. She is published by Entangled Brazen and HarperCollins.
She is the owner of ApollyCon and The Origin Event, the successful annual events that features over hundred bestselling authors in Young Adult, New Adult, and Adult Fiction, panels, parties, and more.
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July 22, 2020
3.5 Stars
I was so excited for this book to come out that I took a day off work so I can have uninterrupted reading time. And while I absolutely loved seeing Brighton and Caden navigate through their relationship and I loved catching up with my other beloved characters (I am looking at you, Tink), I can't help but feel like something was missing.
It is so crazy to distinguish The Evil Prince that plagued our heroes in the Wicked Saga with the Caden we know and love today. He has been hated by many for the things he has done only to find out that he has been under the Evil Queen spell and that is the whole reason why he did things he did. I was so excited to read his story and I thought that Brighton was his perfect match. My love for Caden only grew with each novella, and by the end of The Queen my feelings for him have surpassed my expectations.
I love Brighton. She is so courageous and brave and brilliant. She took the pregnancy news really well and despise the reservation she might have because of what happened to her, I think she is going to be an amazing mother. She desperately wants to protect the people around her and for that I really admire her. However I did not enjoy the way she was going in circles, on and on, about how she can't tell Caden about the baby until he marries his Queen and ensures safety of the whole fae population. After a while it got a bit tedious. I admire her for trying to do the right thing but sometimes you just need to be selfish, especially when it comes to the father of your baby. Just the thought of stepping back to let the man I love marry and produce a heir with someone else in incomprehensible to me.
I am going to miss Tink and his obsession with Twilight, Harry Potter and Amazon Prime so much. I think he is one of the best characters that Jen has ever written. He is just so funny and crazy, but then can be also protective of the ones he cares about. I loved his reaction to Brighton being pregnant and how supportive he was. He truly is one of a kind and I don't think there ever will be a character quite like him.
I had slight issues with the ending. It felt incomplete. Throughout the entire course of the novellas, there are hints of this big fight between the Summer and Winter Fae and with Aric gone, I thought that Neal would pick up the torch and make something really bad happen, but then the ending was very anticlimactic with him leaving town and it was left at that. There was this one betrayal of someone that was to close to all of them, but it did not surprise me as it probably should have. I just felt like the ending was left open for the readers to come to their own conclusions. It felt like the whole time it was building towards something, only for it to fall flat. We didn't even get the full understanding of what was happening to the younglings and I don't think the group found a way to stop it from happening. It felt like The Queen mostly focused on relationships instead of wrapping up all the other issues that were present. Don't get me wrong, I still loved every moment of reading this, but I expected more from the ending.
I really hope that Passionflix will also make these novellas into movies because I would love to see Caden and Brighton's love story to come to life.
I was so excited for this book to come out that I took a day off work so I can have uninterrupted reading time. And while I absolutely loved seeing Brighton and Caden navigate through their relationship and I loved catching up with my other beloved characters (I am looking at you, Tink), I can't help but feel like something was missing.
"I want you to feel good. I want you happy. I want you to feel safe and cherished. I want you to feel comforted and comfortable. I want you to feel loved."
It is so crazy to distinguish The Evil Prince that plagued our heroes in the Wicked Saga with the Caden we know and love today. He has been hated by many for the things he has done only to find out that he has been under the Evil Queen spell and that is the whole reason why he did things he did. I was so excited to read his story and I thought that Brighton was his perfect match. My love for Caden only grew with each novella, and by the end of The Queen my feelings for him have surpassed my expectations.
"You hold a part of my soul, Brighton. You are mu everything. Nothing will ever change that. Ever."
I love Brighton. She is so courageous and brave and brilliant. She took the pregnancy news really well and despise the reservation she might have because of what happened to her, I think she is going to be an amazing mother. She desperately wants to protect the people around her and for that I really admire her. However I did not enjoy the way she was going in circles, on and on, about how she can't tell Caden about the baby until he marries his Queen and ensures safety of the whole fae population. After a while it got a bit tedious. I admire her for trying to do the right thing but sometimes you just need to be selfish, especially when it comes to the father of your baby. Just the thought of stepping back to let the man I love marry and produce a heir with someone else in incomprehensible to me.
"I'm going to be the godfather," Tink announced.
"Thoughts and prayers for that child," Kalen said.
I am going to miss Tink and his obsession with Twilight, Harry Potter and Amazon Prime so much. I think he is one of the best characters that Jen has ever written. He is just so funny and crazy, but then can be also protective of the ones he cares about. I loved his reaction to Brighton being pregnant and how supportive he was. He truly is one of a kind and I don't think there ever will be a character quite like him.
I had slight issues with the ending. It felt incomplete. Throughout the entire course of the novellas, there are hints of this big fight between the Summer and Winter Fae and with Aric gone, I thought that Neal would pick up the torch and make something really bad happen, but then the ending was very anticlimactic with him leaving town and it was left at that. There was this one betrayal of someone that was to close to all of them, but it did not surprise me as it probably should have. I just felt like the ending was left open for the readers to come to their own conclusions. It felt like the whole time it was building towards something, only for it to fall flat. We didn't even get the full understanding of what was happening to the younglings and I don't think the group found a way to stop it from happening. It felt like The Queen mostly focused on relationships instead of wrapping up all the other issues that were present. Don't get me wrong, I still loved every moment of reading this, but I expected more from the ending.
I really hope that Passionflix will also make these novellas into movies because I would love to see Caden and Brighton's love story to come to life.
July 5, 2020
MY BODY IS READY.
Update: *Received an Advanced Reader’s Copy from the author as part of the blog tour in exchange for an honest review! Thank you!*
Update: *Received an Advanced Reader’s Copy from the author as part of the blog tour in exchange for an honest review! Thank you!*
July 15, 2020
Umm.. What the hell happened? Where is Neal? Where is Morgana? Where is the story?
July 21, 2020
The Queen was impossible not to devour in one sitting! This story was emotional and packed with friendship, love, lies, secrets and betrayal. It was a wonderful ending to the Wicked Series and that epilogue was more than I ever could have wished for. So don't tell Ivy and Ren, but this spin-off is my favorite series in their world. Plus it left the door open to future spin-offs, which I'm keeping my fingers crossed for. So if you love fantasy, romance or Jennifer L Armentrout's books, then you definitely need to pick this one up!
With that huge announcement at the ending of The King, I desperately wanted to read this book. But when we started to learn how the fae's lives worked, I was shocked, just like Brighton. It all felt so hopeless. Brighton was left with the choice of her happiness, or the safety of the world. All the while, she was still mentally suffering from when she was held captive. Her flashbacks were suffocating. But Brighton was rational, strong and knew what she had to do. Even if it meant keeping Caden at arms length and hoping her heart wouldn't shatter in the process.
I. Loved. Caden! The King, Caden, was loving, protective, strong, loyal and intoxicating. Even though the world rested on his shoulders, there was absolutely nothing he wouldn't do to keep Brighton safe. He cared so deeply and purely for her. And as we got to see all that he would do for her, it made me fall that much deeper in love with him. I was obsessed. Caden and Brighton seemed to be embedded into each other's hearts and souls. So how could he choose another? And how could she deny him the truth? It all felt like an impossible feat.
With the appearance of so many favorites from the previous books and series, The Queen had it all. Tink made me laugh so much that my sides hurt. I loved that there was lots of laughter in the pages, but there was also so much that made my heart hurt. This book was definitely heavier on the emotional aspect, then the action. But it still felt like there was danger around the corner. And I just want to say, I knew it!! This book wrapped up with an epilogue that absolutely breathtaking. And the door is wide open for future spinoffs, since there are some unanswered questions. So yes, I absolutely recommend this series. Just be prepared to not be able to put The Queen down!!
*I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book, provided by the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*
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I’d always dreamed about the kind of love where someone was willing to risk everything. I never thought I’d be on the receiving end of it, but I wanted it—wanted it so damn badly.
But was that kind of love worth everything?
With that huge announcement at the ending of The King, I desperately wanted to read this book. But when we started to learn how the fae's lives worked, I was shocked, just like Brighton. It all felt so hopeless. Brighton was left with the choice of her happiness, or the safety of the world. All the while, she was still mentally suffering from when she was held captive. Her flashbacks were suffocating. But Brighton was rational, strong and knew what she had to do. Even if it meant keeping Caden at arms length and hoping her heart wouldn't shatter in the process.
He took a small, measured step forward. “But things are different. You have me now. You have all of me.”
It felt like a knife being shoved straight into my heart. His words shouldn’t make me feel that way. They should bring me nothing but happiness.
This isn’t fair.
I. Loved. Caden! The King, Caden, was loving, protective, strong, loyal and intoxicating. Even though the world rested on his shoulders, there was absolutely nothing he wouldn't do to keep Brighton safe. He cared so deeply and purely for her. And as we got to see all that he would do for her, it made me fall that much deeper in love with him. I was obsessed. Caden and Brighton seemed to be embedded into each other's hearts and souls. So how could he choose another? And how could she deny him the truth? It all felt like an impossible feat.
He took my face in his hands. “You hold a part of my soul, Brighton. You are my everything. Nothing will change that. Ever.”
With the appearance of so many favorites from the previous books and series, The Queen had it all. Tink made me laugh so much that my sides hurt. I loved that there was lots of laughter in the pages, but there was also so much that made my heart hurt. This book was definitely heavier on the emotional aspect, then the action. But it still felt like there was danger around the corner. And I just want to say, I knew it!! This book wrapped up with an epilogue that absolutely breathtaking. And the door is wide open for future spinoffs, since there are some unanswered questions. So yes, I absolutely recommend this series. Just be prepared to not be able to put The Queen down!!
*I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book, provided by the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*
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September 5, 2020
The Queen no fue para nada lo que esperaba. Es simple, muy simple, tengo la sensacion de que en las 146 paginas que tiene, no sucede gran cosa, las escenas no son nada destacables, extrañe la tension y la incertidumbre que encontre en The King, tampoco hay nada memorable en la trama en si, sobre todo porque el gran " inconveniente " que impide a Caden y Brighton estar juntos, se resuelve de manera precipitada y demasiado conveniente, me esperaba otra solucion mas elaborada.
Para ser un final de serie ( o trilogia ) fue bastante meh, imaginaba que Jennifer iba a crear un mejor desenlace, o al menos uno mas imborrable, y aunque reconozco que mantuvo mi atencion mientras pasaba las hojas, soy consciente de que no es el mejor trabajo de la autora, ni el que mas recomendaria.
En resumen, The Queen fue un tanto decepcionante, si alcanza las tres estrellas es por mi cariño a la escritora y porque el segundo tomo me asombro, pero si ha de ser completamente honesta, apenas alcanzaria las dos estrellas y media.
No se si la autora continuara escribiendo mas libros dentro de este mundo de hadas, ojala si, porque creo que este mundo puede dar mucho mas juego aun, sobre todo porque no todas las tramas quedaron cerradas al 100%.
2.75 Estrellas!
June 28, 2020
This novella picks up right where The King left off. Literally with Brighton's reaction to her medical condition after her unpleasant visit with Aric. Yeah, I was glad to see that ancient go in the last book.
I have felt all along that these novella should have just been one book. This story reads like the ending of a book completely. The climax was hit in the last novella and now we have a lot of clean-up to do. Add to that some withholding of information and a threat that still needs to be flushed out and you have this book. Not that I was unhappy about it, at all. I loved all the time that was spent working on Caden and Brighton's relationship. They needed to have an in-depth conversation which kept being put off. Bunches of messes that kept dumping on them later and there was finally resolution. And I thoroughly enjoyed the time with them.
Caden is just about perfect. He chose Brighton. And he loves her so much. He is just adorable. I never ever thought I would love Caden at the end of the Wicked series. Like never! But I fell hard and now total team Caden.
Brighton went through a lot of growth through this mini series of novellas. She's lived through a lot in her short life. But I was proud of her the whole way. I wasn't happy about a certain secret she kept from the King but I understood her reason. I was also not happy with something that did not come spilling out of Caden's mouth as soon as they were alone. Yeah, they both had sharing issues.
Reading this book was just so enjoyable. I could see where things were going but I just was so happy they were going there. There was one big shock that shall remain nameless but this journey was so entertaining. Lots of Tink time. Lots of "awww" comments from Caden. Lots of "tell them" moments from me. Yeah, I just enjoyed it.
This one wraps up the novella series but leaves things open for more stories should the author decide to go on with the world of the Fae hanging out in New Orleans. Since I have enjoyed everything about this series, I'm fine if she decides to give us more stories from this world. Never say never.
Make time to read it!
I have felt all along that these novella should have just been one book. This story reads like the ending of a book completely. The climax was hit in the last novella and now we have a lot of clean-up to do. Add to that some withholding of information and a threat that still needs to be flushed out and you have this book. Not that I was unhappy about it, at all. I loved all the time that was spent working on Caden and Brighton's relationship. They needed to have an in-depth conversation which kept being put off. Bunches of messes that kept dumping on them later and there was finally resolution. And I thoroughly enjoyed the time with them.
Caden is just about perfect. He chose Brighton. And he loves her so much. He is just adorable. I never ever thought I would love Caden at the end of the Wicked series. Like never! But I fell hard and now total team Caden.
Brighton went through a lot of growth through this mini series of novellas. She's lived through a lot in her short life. But I was proud of her the whole way. I wasn't happy about a certain secret she kept from the King but I understood her reason. I was also not happy with something that did not come spilling out of Caden's mouth as soon as they were alone. Yeah, they both had sharing issues.
Reading this book was just so enjoyable. I could see where things were going but I just was so happy they were going there. There was one big shock that shall remain nameless but this journey was so entertaining. Lots of Tink time. Lots of "awww" comments from Caden. Lots of "tell them" moments from me. Yeah, I just enjoyed it.
This one wraps up the novella series but leaves things open for more stories should the author decide to go on with the world of the Fae hanging out in New Orleans. Since I have enjoyed everything about this series, I'm fine if she decides to give us more stories from this world. Never say never.
Make time to read it!
August 3, 2020
Jennifer L. Armentrout är min favorit författare, har varit det sedan jag läste hennes första bok och jag anser att hon inte gör något fel i sina böcker. Alla böcker jag har läst av henne (och det är en hel del) har varit sjuk bra så även denna.
Hon kan verkligen skriva allt, ungdomsböcker som vuxenböcker, fantasy som kärleksböcker. Hon är helt enkelt perfekt i mina ögon.
Jag hoppas verkligen på mer böcker i den här världen då jag känner att det inte riktigt blev ett ordentligt slut, vad hände egentligen med hotet? Men känner jag Jennifer L. Armentrout så blir det nog en spinoff serie på denna och jag kan inte bärga mig.
Hon kan verkligen skriva allt, ungdomsböcker som vuxenböcker, fantasy som kärleksböcker. Hon är helt enkelt perfekt i mina ögon.
Jag hoppas verkligen på mer böcker i den här världen då jag känner att det inte riktigt blev ett ordentligt slut, vad hände egentligen med hotet? Men känner jag Jennifer L. Armentrout så blir det nog en spinoff serie på denna och jag kan inte bärga mig.
July 14, 2020
The Queen is the final novella in the A Wicked Trilogy novella series. The King left readers with an unforgettable cliff-hanger that The Queen spends the majority of its page count addressing.
Though The Queen is not nearly as action packed as its predecessors, I thoroughly enjoyed the slow pace as Brighton and Caden process the revelations from the previous novella. Miscommunication plays a large role, however its use is warranted and not at all annoying.
These past three novellas have been a treat. They strike the perfect balance between action and romance. The original trilogy is still one of my favourite paranormal fantasy romance stories, so being able to experience this world again has been a blessing. Though Brighton is no Ivy, she’s just as strong though in very different ways.
Overall, The Queen is a great conclusion to this novella trilogy that allows readers to simmer in this world a little longer while also giving an intense romance.
***I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Though The Queen is not nearly as action packed as its predecessors, I thoroughly enjoyed the slow pace as Brighton and Caden process the revelations from the previous novella. Miscommunication plays a large role, however its use is warranted and not at all annoying.
These past three novellas have been a treat. They strike the perfect balance between action and romance. The original trilogy is still one of my favourite paranormal fantasy romance stories, so being able to experience this world again has been a blessing. Though Brighton is no Ivy, she’s just as strong though in very different ways.
Overall, The Queen is a great conclusion to this novella trilogy that allows readers to simmer in this world a little longer while also giving an intense romance.
***I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
June 23, 2021
The Queen
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
It was way too predictable… and I hate the feared pregnancy trope. It wasn’t that bad, I’ve read worse books with the trope but I still don’t like it. But it’s different with fantasy or paranormal than books based on real life.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
It was way too predictable… and I hate the feared pregnancy trope. It wasn’t that bad, I’ve read worse books with the trope but I still don’t like it. But it’s different with fantasy or paranormal than books based on real life.
July 19, 2020
Thank you Social Butterfly and the author for a complimentary copy. I voluntarily reviewed this book. All opinions expressed are my own.
The Queen
A Wicked Novella
By: Jennifer L. Armentrout
REVIEW ☆☆☆☆
I am a fan of the 1001 Dark Nights Novella Collection, and it's always exciting to read a new addition. The Queen is a Wicked Novella by Jennifer L. Armentrout and the last in a trilogy that included The Prince and The King. This story is a wrap up for Caden and Brighton because readers need some kind of closure. I was impressed by the maturity of the characters. Caden changed from zero to hero, thank goodness, becoming an unrecognizable version of himself. I mean that in a positive way. Brighton is carrying a life altering secret and wishes to withhold disclosure to Caden. Selfless or stupid? I think she is too good for her own good. This is a fast short read, so I won't go into great detail. Will these two get a happy ending or heartbreak? What matters most? If you want to know, read The Queen!
The Queen
A Wicked Novella
By: Jennifer L. Armentrout
REVIEW ☆☆☆☆
I am a fan of the 1001 Dark Nights Novella Collection, and it's always exciting to read a new addition. The Queen is a Wicked Novella by Jennifer L. Armentrout and the last in a trilogy that included The Prince and The King. This story is a wrap up for Caden and Brighton because readers need some kind of closure. I was impressed by the maturity of the characters. Caden changed from zero to hero, thank goodness, becoming an unrecognizable version of himself. I mean that in a positive way. Brighton is carrying a life altering secret and wishes to withhold disclosure to Caden. Selfless or stupid? I think she is too good for her own good. This is a fast short read, so I won't go into great detail. Will these two get a happy ending or heartbreak? What matters most? If you want to know, read The Queen!
September 11, 2024
що ж, непогано. у цій частині менше страждань і трохи більше конкретики. це могла бути п'ятірка, якби не сюжет, який складався лише з того, щоб донести, нарешті донести, одне одному все те, що могло скластися у один абзац, якби вони не відтягували. але я рада, що дочитала цю серію. цікаво, інтригуюче. важко відірватися.
4/5 ~ 8/10
4/5 ~ 8/10
July 7, 2022
The Queen is the last installment of the trilogy started in The prince within the Wicked universe. As usual with a JLA book I devoured it quickly. The novella picks up right where the previous one ended. I’ll be honest although I really enjoyed it, I was expecting something a little bit more action packed. I kept thinking we would get a huge showdown between the Winter Court and the Summer Court but at the end the book felt like a long epilogue. It tied nicely most of the storyline from the series, but I felt like it could have been much more. We do get some unexpected twist, a lot of swooning moment AND of course a healthy dose of my beloved Tink. This book is supposed to be the last taking place in the wicked universe but I feel like there’s room for so many more stories, I really hope Jennifer will decide to revisit this world at some point in the future!
July 16, 2020
As the last book in this companion novellas, I hoped to see more. I’m not even sure what more I would have loved to see, but it was fast, I finished it in a couple of hours and a lot of things were left there with no real explanation.
I loved reading about Bri and Caden and I’m sad this is over, but at the same time I feel like we need more books. Not just because I love the world and characters, but because I need answers. Also, a moment in particular, the plot twist, was so fast and a little predictable, that I was not really impressed. But, the writing style, world building and definitely character development (more Brighton than anyone else) were there, so I can’t really say anything.
This is not my favorite in the trilogy, it’s probably the one I struggled with the most. I’m just happy I got a closure for the couple.
Final vote: 3,5/5
I loved reading about Bri and Caden and I’m sad this is over, but at the same time I feel like we need more books. Not just because I love the world and characters, but because I need answers. Also, a moment in particular, the plot twist, was so fast and a little predictable, that I was not really impressed. But, the writing style, world building and definitely character development (more Brighton than anyone else) were there, so I can’t really say anything.
This is not my favorite in the trilogy, it’s probably the one I struggled with the most. I’m just happy I got a closure for the couple.
Final vote: 3,5/5
March 17, 2024
3,25
Se me ha quedado un poco corto este desenlace aunque la historia de ellos me ha parecido bonita y como siempre Tink aparece en los momentos justos para ser un personaje estrella.
Se me ha quedado un poco corto este desenlace aunque la historia de ellos me ha parecido bonita y como siempre Tink aparece en los momentos justos para ser un personaje estrella.
August 27, 2024
Das war ganz nett für zwischendurch - aber ich mag Schwangerschafts-Stories echt null 😂 dafür war sie aber in Ordnung ☺️
July 14, 2020
Love Brighton and Caden but for some reason this book did not do it for me. But I still loved the book.
July 14, 2020
Brighton and Caden’s relationship is so wholesome. I like it even more than Ivy and Ren’s and that’s saying something. I wouldn’t have minded reading full books about them, not just novellas like these ones.
I’d love to read more about Tink (my favourite character in book history I think) and Fabians relationship from their perspective, as we hardly got any dialogue at all from Fabian and I’d love to see them together!
A definitely satisfying conclusion, and it’s sad saying goodbye to these characters!
I’d love to read more about Tink (my favourite character in book history I think) and Fabians relationship from their perspective, as we hardly got any dialogue at all from Fabian and I’d love to see them together!
A definitely satisfying conclusion, and it’s sad saying goodbye to these characters!
March 6, 2021
Honestly, this book doesn’t really have a purpose. Brighton and Caden continue to not communicate, which, once again, just makes everything worse. Nothing else is really resolved.
I should’ve stopped after the second novella. Sigh.
I should’ve stopped after the second novella. Sigh.
June 2, 2021
Este final me quedó a deber. 😢 Quería que Caden desatara su furia sobre Tanner.
Pero en fin...
Igual amo esta historia. 🤩
Pero en fin...
Igual amo esta historia. 🤩
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August 16, 2024
A Stunning and Satisfying Finale 👏
“The Queen” brings the story of Brighton Jussier and Prince Caden to a thrilling and emotional conclusion. Jennifer L. Armentrout masterfully wraps up the series with a perfect blend of romance, action, and suspense 👌
Such a great series 🫶
4.5-4.75 ⭐️’s
“The Queen” brings the story of Brighton Jussier and Prince Caden to a thrilling and emotional conclusion. Jennifer L. Armentrout masterfully wraps up the series with a perfect blend of romance, action, and suspense 👌
Such a great series 🫶
4.5-4.75 ⭐️’s
December 29, 2024
Ni 24 horas me ha durado, yo que pensaba saborearlo y tomármelo con calma.
Este último libro es apasionante de nuevo. ¿Cómo un libro tan corto puede tener tanto en su interior?
Estuve con miedo gran parte de la lectura porque temía que no fuese el último libro y tuviese un nuevo parón, pero si, creo que ha sido un posible final aunque no quede cerrado totalmente. Es difícil explicarlo sin spoilear, así que puedo decir que he quedado muy satisfecha.
Lo mejor que en este libro reaparece Tink, y… me encanta. Ese duendecillo me tiene secuestrado el corazón.
No hay nada que esta autora escriba mal, aunque el final tercer libro de esta saga me decepcionase muchísimo, pero con estos dos libros finales pienso que se ha redimido totalmente.
Este último libro es apasionante de nuevo. ¿Cómo un libro tan corto puede tener tanto en su interior?
Estuve con miedo gran parte de la lectura porque temía que no fuese el último libro y tuviese un nuevo parón, pero si, creo que ha sido un posible final aunque no quede cerrado totalmente. Es difícil explicarlo sin spoilear, así que puedo decir que he quedado muy satisfecha.
Lo mejor que en este libro reaparece Tink, y… me encanta. Ese duendecillo me tiene secuestrado el corazón.
No hay nada que esta autora escriba mal, aunque el final tercer libro de esta saga me decepcionase muchísimo, pero con estos dos libros finales pienso que se ha redimido totalmente.
July 14, 2020
The man is just a bit over protective, “I will rip the skin from any fae who even has the smallest inkling of looking at her in a way I do not like,” Caden bit out." I liked this book, I loved Caden.
July 4, 2020
The *perfect* conclusion to a trilogy of spin-off novellas that, in my opinion, surpassed the original series.
*chef's kiss*
//arc provided by the author in exchange for an honest review
*chef's kiss*
//arc provided by the author in exchange for an honest review
August 12, 2020
3.5 stars
July 15, 2020
I received an e-ARC in exchanged for an honest review. Review can also be found on *Milky Way of Books*
One of the best endings I could ever imagine for this couple! Caden and Brighton deserved this ending with all the laughs and fear and uncertainty but also the power of knowing that your loved ones will be by your side. I enjoyed seeing Brighton growing as a character and Caden was just perfect. Some other Fae could also get some good lessons from him!
Ok, Tink was hilarious as always and the rest of the cameos offered a good memory from the Wicked series.
I don't feel ready to leave this world just yet. I feel that there's going to be something that will bring us back to New Orleans and these amazing characters! And the ending of this novella series was just sweet!
One of the best endings I could ever imagine for this couple! Caden and Brighton deserved this ending with all the laughs and fear and uncertainty but also the power of knowing that your loved ones will be by your side. I enjoyed seeing Brighton growing as a character and Caden was just perfect. Some other Fae could also get some good lessons from him!
Ok, Tink was hilarious as always and the rest of the cameos offered a good memory from the Wicked series.
I don't feel ready to leave this world just yet. I feel that there's going to be something that will bring us back to New Orleans and these amazing characters! And the ending of this novella series was just sweet!
July 19, 2020
Ugggghhhh, The Queen is probably the shortest and tiniest book I've ever read from Jennifer L. Armentrout!!!!!! I know it's just a novella but it's the finale for this spin-off series, so doesn't the story deserve a lengthier ending...?? Perhaps it's just me who can't get over the awesomeness of the whole series. LOL
Back to the book itself, The Summer King novella-trilogy is the spin-off for Wicked series, including all three of The Prince, The King, and The Queen. I personally enjoy the spin-off novellas more than the original trilogy, but that's just because I admire Brighton Jussier much more than any other heroines. Besides, I think there are more juicy details regarding the Summer/Winter Court and how exactly the Fae World/Underworld works. Thus, I'm thrilled that both the first two books in this spin-off series bring me into a completely different part of that Fae World and I'm hooked. I'm so eager to find out what'll happen to the Summer Court's future, a.k.a. Caden's hometown, after the tragic yet hopeful ending in book 2.
Unfortunately, not only am I surprised that everything, no kidding, literally everything happens in book 3 is utterly in my prediction, but nothing dynamic occurs. I'm like, HOW COME??!! I'm half expecting there would at least be some sort of an epic war or a truce between the Summer and Winter Court, considering the evil spirits still exist among their worlds. In my opinion, this finale seems a little weak, rushed, and somewhat uneventful. I'm hoping it'd contain just a wee bit unexpected plot twists to further explore Caden and Brighton's adventure.
To sum up, The Queen is still an enjoyable read despite the lack of excitement and dynamite. If you're a huge Jennifer L. Armentrout fan like me, you should definitely pick this up since there's a satisfying happy ending for this series. If you're new to this author, I'd still recommend reading this book as it can totally serve as a brief introduction to her writing and story-crafting. Trust me, either way, you won't be disappointed. *wink*
Back to the book itself, The Summer King novella-trilogy is the spin-off for Wicked series, including all three of The Prince, The King, and The Queen. I personally enjoy the spin-off novellas more than the original trilogy, but that's just because I admire Brighton Jussier much more than any other heroines. Besides, I think there are more juicy details regarding the Summer/Winter Court and how exactly the Fae World/Underworld works. Thus, I'm thrilled that both the first two books in this spin-off series bring me into a completely different part of that Fae World and I'm hooked. I'm so eager to find out what'll happen to the Summer Court's future, a.k.a. Caden's hometown, after the tragic yet hopeful ending in book 2.
Unfortunately, not only am I surprised that everything, no kidding, literally everything happens in book 3 is utterly in my prediction, but nothing dynamic occurs. I'm like, HOW COME??!! I'm half expecting there would at least be some sort of an epic war or a truce between the Summer and Winter Court, considering the evil spirits still exist among their worlds. In my opinion, this finale seems a little weak, rushed, and somewhat uneventful. I'm hoping it'd contain just a wee bit unexpected plot twists to further explore Caden and Brighton's adventure.
To sum up, The Queen is still an enjoyable read despite the lack of excitement and dynamite. If you're a huge Jennifer L. Armentrout fan like me, you should definitely pick this up since there's a satisfying happy ending for this series. If you're new to this author, I'd still recommend reading this book as it can totally serve as a brief introduction to her writing and story-crafting. Trust me, either way, you won't be disappointed. *wink*
July 15, 2020
This was the fitting ending to this little trilogy of extras in the Wicked series. Who else but Armentrout could get us so excited by characters that weren't the main ones in the original series, but had such integral roles to play in the story, even if it was in the background. And of course any and all time we can spend with Tink is just the icing on the cake. I love how the bad guys in the stories often have such a reason that you can almost, I said almost, forgive them, or at least understand why they did what they did. I mean, to be able to love Caden, the King, after what he did in the main Wicked books is something in itself. Of course Armentrout knows how to write a villain, I mean my one of my favorite book boyfriends of her books will always be Roth, the son of the Prince of Hell.
Review first appeared on Lisa Loves Literature.
Review first appeared on Lisa Loves Literature.
April 14, 2022
I made it through the first two in this part of the series. I figured I should see how it ends. Brighton is rescued from her tormentor after she has already killed him. This story is pretty much about her recovery and a bunch of miscommunication, lack of communication, and lack of knowledge. Completely dumb ways to create conflict in a story that was stretched over three smaller works when it could have just been developed as one longer piece. Totally unnecessary or repetitive scenes in all three books. Underdeveloped and cliche characters and plot. The same old tropes dressed up in a lackluster world of fantasy. Not much originality. Not really all that good. I honestly finished it because it was a train wreck and I had insomnia. I kept hoping it would put me to sleep. Sadly, it did not.
November 9, 2020
*I received an ARC for an honest review*
What an amazing ending to this world. Wicked it one of my favorite series of Jennifer L Armentrout and these novellas have been such an amazing addition to it. I absolutely love Brighton and her strength and kindness. I have loved watching her change and grow and I absolutely love her. She is such a great heroine and so different than many of the other heroines we have read about before. Caden is such a surprise to me as I never thought I could love him and holy smokes I do. I love how he is and what he struggles with. This was such a great story and this ending was awesome. I could not put this down. This is a MUST for every Jennifer L Armentrout fan and for everyone else COME ON AND JOIN THE PARTY!!!
What an amazing ending to this world. Wicked it one of my favorite series of Jennifer L Armentrout and these novellas have been such an amazing addition to it. I absolutely love Brighton and her strength and kindness. I have loved watching her change and grow and I absolutely love her. She is such a great heroine and so different than many of the other heroines we have read about before. Caden is such a surprise to me as I never thought I could love him and holy smokes I do. I love how he is and what he struggles with. This was such a great story and this ending was awesome. I could not put this down. This is a MUST for every Jennifer L Armentrout fan and for everyone else COME ON AND JOIN THE PARTY!!!
August 24, 2024
4.5 ⭐
Cómo me ha gustado la saga y cómo me ha gustado X (inserte aquí el nombre del personaje masculino 🥰🥰🥰).
La trama me ha encantado, la parte de romántica espectacular y la trama...un sabor agridulce porque no lo dejan muy cerrado, pero se compensa con el resto del libro.
Me ha gustado mucho leer una de las primeras sagas de Jennifer y ver cómo ha ido evolucionando como escritora ❤️
Cómo me ha gustado la saga y cómo me ha gustado X (inserte aquí el nombre del personaje masculino 🥰🥰🥰).
La trama me ha encantado, la parte de romántica espectacular y la trama...un sabor agridulce porque no lo dejan muy cerrado, pero se compensa con el resto del libro.
Me ha gustado mucho leer una de las primeras sagas de Jennifer y ver cómo ha ido evolucionando como escritora ❤️
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