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The Queen’s Exile
After her husband, King Andrew, goes missing, his wife, Queen Marcella, is crowned to take over the kingdom. During her reign, Marcella successfully restores the kingdom and earns admiration throughout Aldenon. However, a year into her rule, Andrew reappears and demands to reclaim the throne. Unwilling to relinquish her newfound power or return to her former life with Andrew, Marcella finds herself imprisoned by him as he attempts to undermine her authority.
Fearing for her life, Marcella escapes to Kleton, where the lord of shadow, the kingdom’s enemy, offers her refuge in exchange for her knowledge to aid his quest to seize power. As secrets of Aldenon are unveiled and unexpected alliances are forged, Marcella finds herself entangled in an enemies-to-lovers narrative, showcasing the unlikely bonds formed in times of adversity.
Fearing for her life, Marcella escapes to Kleton, where the lord of shadow, the kingdom’s enemy, offers her refuge in exchange for her knowledge to aid his quest to seize power. As secrets of Aldenon are unveiled and unexpected alliances are forged, Marcella finds herself entangled in an enemies-to-lovers narrative, showcasing the unlikely bonds formed in times of adversity.
269 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 1, 2024
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December 1, 2024
I was gifted a free link of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
ACOTAR meets The Bridge Kingdom in this fantasy story about betrayal, independence, and rediscovery. The Queen's Exile follows Queen Marcella as she seeks to rule and protect her kingdom. But when her ex-husband banishes her to the magic-blocking cells, she finds that it is she who needs protection. These events lead to her journeying to Kleton, the shadow land, where she meets Julian and realizes her true purpose in the kingdom wars.
The book’s strengths lie in its imaginative elements: the shadow kingdom, with its haunting beauty, offers a vivid backdrop, and the magical touches, like invisibility cloaks and singing ghosts, add an enchanting quality. The budding attraction between Marcella and Julian is compelling, especially as they bond over their shared sense of leadership and purpose.
However, the story’s potential is hampered by its overly straightforward approach. Events unfold at a rapid pace, leaving little room for emotional build-up, the exploration of complex relationships, or necessary background information. Additionally, while Marcella is a strong protagonist, the supporting characters feel underdeveloped, which limits the emotional resonance of important interactions.
As the author's debut novel, I think there is an imaginative story here that deserves to be read, and I am looking forward to the second one!
ACOTAR meets The Bridge Kingdom in this fantasy story about betrayal, independence, and rediscovery. The Queen's Exile follows Queen Marcella as she seeks to rule and protect her kingdom. But when her ex-husband banishes her to the magic-blocking cells, she finds that it is she who needs protection. These events lead to her journeying to Kleton, the shadow land, where she meets Julian and realizes her true purpose in the kingdom wars.
The book’s strengths lie in its imaginative elements: the shadow kingdom, with its haunting beauty, offers a vivid backdrop, and the magical touches, like invisibility cloaks and singing ghosts, add an enchanting quality. The budding attraction between Marcella and Julian is compelling, especially as they bond over their shared sense of leadership and purpose.
However, the story’s potential is hampered by its overly straightforward approach. Events unfold at a rapid pace, leaving little room for emotional build-up, the exploration of complex relationships, or necessary background information. Additionally, while Marcella is a strong protagonist, the supporting characters feel underdeveloped, which limits the emotional resonance of important interactions.
As the author's debut novel, I think there is an imaginative story here that deserves to be read, and I am looking forward to the second one!
December 3, 2024
The book has a lot of potential. I know it’s a complete product but I think of the author made this a 300+ page book with more themes, plots and character development it could have been amazing. Also not a huge fan of an over reaching mortal queen. I see the vision like the vision.
December 30, 2025
Pros:
- Writing is not AI.
Cons:
- Cover is AI-generated.
- Awkward prose.
- Grammatical errors.
Comments:
This may be one of the rare cases where a book has an obvious AI-generated cover, but the writing is human. That said, you're doing yourself a serious disfavor if you think you can get away with it. Sure it may seem pretty, but whether it's piss yellow ChatGPT or overly sharp and saturated symmetrical garbage with messed up artifacts, the moment a reader sees it, they're gonna assume the entire thing's AI, and they can't be faulted for it.
...That said, one of the saving graces, which is not a positive, is that the writing is so riddled with awkward prose and grammatical errors, the chances it's AI-generated is very low. This thing needs a proper copy editor or proof reader, or anyone who has a basic understanding of grammar.
I mean, right from the get go, we get:
A lovely light enters the room as if the sun is blessing the day with its presence, shining on our sins.
The fact it could use another comma aside... shining on our sins? That's... not something you usually associate with lovely light. Awkward.
Then we get:
Today marks one year officially, I shake my head at the thought of how much has occurred in one year.
Pretty sure you meant to put a full stop there and not turn it into an awkward run-on sentence. Then we get into dialogue without a paragraph break.
It goes on like this, telling with simplistic descriptions, awkwardly shoehorning in eye and hair colors, such as:
Phillip scratches his head, which is full of silver hair that matches his beard.
Awkward phrasing, in a paragraph where dialogue for two different people speak.
Or how about:
... she says, bowing to me and looking me in the eye with a glimmer of excitement to them.
Whoa, how often do you bow at someone while staring them down, unless you're letting them know it's on like a clown?
It's an awkward mess of a non-final draft. At least I hope it's not the final draft. Yeah, I can't do this.
I would've given it two stars because it isn't aggressively bad, per se, but if you're gonna slap on an AI cover, I'm gonna slap down the rating.
- Writing is not AI.
Cons:
- Cover is AI-generated.
- Awkward prose.
- Grammatical errors.
Comments:
This may be one of the rare cases where a book has an obvious AI-generated cover, but the writing is human. That said, you're doing yourself a serious disfavor if you think you can get away with it. Sure it may seem pretty, but whether it's piss yellow ChatGPT or overly sharp and saturated symmetrical garbage with messed up artifacts, the moment a reader sees it, they're gonna assume the entire thing's AI, and they can't be faulted for it.
...That said, one of the saving graces, which is not a positive, is that the writing is so riddled with awkward prose and grammatical errors, the chances it's AI-generated is very low. This thing needs a proper copy editor or proof reader, or anyone who has a basic understanding of grammar.
I mean, right from the get go, we get:
A lovely light enters the room as if the sun is blessing the day with its presence, shining on our sins.
The fact it could use another comma aside... shining on our sins? That's... not something you usually associate with lovely light. Awkward.
Then we get:
Today marks one year officially, I shake my head at the thought of how much has occurred in one year.
Pretty sure you meant to put a full stop there and not turn it into an awkward run-on sentence. Then we get into dialogue without a paragraph break.
It goes on like this, telling with simplistic descriptions, awkwardly shoehorning in eye and hair colors, such as:
Phillip scratches his head, which is full of silver hair that matches his beard.
Awkward phrasing, in a paragraph where dialogue for two different people speak.
Or how about:
... she says, bowing to me and looking me in the eye with a glimmer of excitement to them.
Whoa, how often do you bow at someone while staring them down, unless you're letting them know it's on like a clown?
It's an awkward mess of a non-final draft. At least I hope it's not the final draft. Yeah, I can't do this.
I would've given it two stars because it isn't aggressively bad, per se, but if you're gonna slap on an AI cover, I'm gonna slap down the rating.
January 17, 2025
This book was a quick and easy read. It has a lot of potential and I hope we get to see more of the characters personalities in the sequel. I would’ve loved to be more inside their heads. And don’t come for me but I see potential in Marcella and Sebastian. GOD how I felt a strong connection between them!
Blurb: Marcella thought she was free. Her husband disappeared years ago, leaving her to rule and strip him of the power he once held over her. But when he returns, demanding his throne and sweet-talking her into a second marriage, she discovers his true intentions, and her own hidden strength. When he betrays her, locking her away for being more powerful than him, Marcella has only one choice: flee to the shadow realm and strike a dangerous deal with its dark and mysterious lord. With magic, betrayal, and a pull between light and shadow, this is a story of power, survival, and love that could destroy her, or make her unstoppable.
Fav quotes:
“Keep your mind on me” 🥹
“The only thing that’s annoying, is how I used to imagine how I would slit your throat, but now all I can think about is your sweet scent and the beauty of your laugh.”
“I won’t hurt you I’m not him and when I take the throne, we can get the marriage revoked he says in my head, I promise.”
Blurb: Marcella thought she was free. Her husband disappeared years ago, leaving her to rule and strip him of the power he once held over her. But when he returns, demanding his throne and sweet-talking her into a second marriage, she discovers his true intentions, and her own hidden strength. When he betrays her, locking her away for being more powerful than him, Marcella has only one choice: flee to the shadow realm and strike a dangerous deal with its dark and mysterious lord. With magic, betrayal, and a pull between light and shadow, this is a story of power, survival, and love that could destroy her, or make her unstoppable.
Fav quotes:
“Keep your mind on me” 🥹
“The only thing that’s annoying, is how I used to imagine how I would slit your throat, but now all I can think about is your sweet scent and the beauty of your laugh.”
“I won’t hurt you I’m not him and when I take the throne, we can get the marriage revoked he says in my head, I promise.”
September 17, 2024
The Queen’s Exile by Maryelin Ramos is set in an interesting land divided into ten kingdoms where immortals, powerful lords, regular people, and even gods roam. Marcella, a good queen, is suddenly struck by the realization her husband and late king has returned after his rumored death. I felt Marcella’s frustration and helplessness as everything she worked so hard to accomplish is threatened by her husband’s re-appearance. In a world dominated by male leaders, she struggles against oppression by those who look down on her just for being a woman. Finding possible respite and salvation in unexpected places, I enjoyed Marcella’s tough, no-nonsense character as she discovers new allies and even new abilities. I also like how she always cares for others despite the difficult circumstances that include physical and emotional pain. As she faces endless challenges, the story has many surprises to keep a reader entertained.
September 15, 2024
I loved this book!
December 1, 2024
I recently read The Queen’s Exile by Maryelin Ramos and would rate it 3 out of 5 stars. The novel is set in a land divided into ten kingdoms, inhabited by immortals, powerful lords, common folk, and even gods. The story follows Queen Marcella, who, after her husband King Andrew's mysterious disappearance, ascends to the throne and earns widespread admiration for restoring the kingdom of Aldenon. However, a year into her reign, Andrew unexpectedly returns, seeking to reclaim his throne. Marcella, unwilling to surrender her newfound power or return to her previous life, finds herself imprisoned by Andrew. She escapes to Kleton, where she forms an alliance with the lord of shadow, the kingdom's enemy, leading to unexpected alliances and an enemies-to-lovers narrative.
The world-building is rich, and Marcella's character is compelling, showcasing resilience and depth. However, the pacing felt uneven at times, with certain sections dragging, which affected my overall engagement. Additionally, while the plot had intriguing elements, some twists felt predictable, and I wished for more complexity in the political intrigue.
Overall, The Queen’s Exile offers an interesting premise and a strong female lead, but it didn't fully captivate me. It's a decent read for fans of fantasy and political drama, but it may not leave a lasting impression.
The world-building is rich, and Marcella's character is compelling, showcasing resilience and depth. However, the pacing felt uneven at times, with certain sections dragging, which affected my overall engagement. Additionally, while the plot had intriguing elements, some twists felt predictable, and I wished for more complexity in the political intrigue.
Overall, The Queen’s Exile offers an interesting premise and a strong female lead, but it didn't fully captivate me. It's a decent read for fans of fantasy and political drama, but it may not leave a lasting impression.
July 17, 2025
I am sorry, but I dislike the AI voice, it was a complete cringe for me. Very flat, no tone or inflection. Honestly, my kindle keyboard narrates the same way but its a free option.
I also went through KU for the book. I liked the synopsis, it seemed promising, but grammar and editing mistakes are everywhere & at some point I did thought AI wrote it. Allowing the AI voice to read it made it even worse.
The story itself is a mishmash of fairytale type powers that have no rhyme or reason. There is no world or character building, which is important in fantasy. The plot is thin, the characters are hollow. There are scenes and events that should've been fleshed out to add something complete and substantial. This could've been a very gripping and interesting story, but unfortunately it was far from the mark for me.
I wish this author well at growing her craft.
I also went through KU for the book. I liked the synopsis, it seemed promising, but grammar and editing mistakes are everywhere & at some point I did thought AI wrote it. Allowing the AI voice to read it made it even worse.
The story itself is a mishmash of fairytale type powers that have no rhyme or reason. There is no world or character building, which is important in fantasy. The plot is thin, the characters are hollow. There are scenes and events that should've been fleshed out to add something complete and substantial. This could've been a very gripping and interesting story, but unfortunately it was far from the mark for me.
I wish this author well at growing her craft.
December 31, 2024
DNF @ 20%
I couldn't get past the the run on sentences (which make internal dialogue hard to follow) and very direct style of writing. Not to mention the overt chauvinism. It just felt like I was already being told major plot lines through the narrative instead of them being developed, which echos what others have already more eloquently said in prior reviews. Because of this, I had no connection to the characters and wasn't interested in learning how this story unfolded.
I couldn't get past the the run on sentences (which make internal dialogue hard to follow) and very direct style of writing. Not to mention the overt chauvinism. It just felt like I was already being told major plot lines through the narrative instead of them being developed, which echos what others have already more eloquently said in prior reviews. Because of this, I had no connection to the characters and wasn't interested in learning how this story unfolded.
August 14, 2025
poorly written hands down worst book i have ever read
This is hands down the worst written typo
Laced book i have ever read
Do not waste your time. It is a bunch or poorly executed recycled garbage
This is hands down the worst written typo
Laced book i have ever read
Do not waste your time. It is a bunch or poorly executed recycled garbage
October 8, 2024
El Exilio de la Reina me está encantando. Te atrapa desde el principio. Te quedas con ganas de saber más de la historia y como acaba. Súper recomendado si te gusta la fantasía ☺️🏰👑
September 9, 2025
Did anyone edit this book?
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