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Divided Realms #2
Witch Queen
Witch Queen by bestselling author Kim Richardson is a rich YA fantasy perfect for fans of Throne of Glass, Graceling, The Girl of Fire and Thorns and The Shannara Chronicles.
ELENA SURVIVED THE GREAT RACE and the clutches of the high priests, but at a cost. The Heart of Arcania, the most powerful magical stone in the land is now in the hands of the wicked priests. But worse—Jon is captured.
The black blight is a scar on the world, infecting everything with its black magic, festering until no living thing can endure, and Elena might be the only key to stopping it. She quickly finds herself thrust into a mystery that could shake her world apart…and potentially unleash a greater evil.
ELENA SURVIVED THE GREAT RACE and the clutches of the high priests, but at a cost. The Heart of Arcania, the most powerful magical stone in the land is now in the hands of the wicked priests. But worse—Jon is captured.
The black blight is a scar on the world, infecting everything with its black magic, festering until no living thing can endure, and Elena might be the only key to stopping it. She quickly finds herself thrust into a mystery that could shake her world apart…and potentially unleash a greater evil.
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First published January 21, 2016
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Kim Richardson
205 books1,263 followersKim Richardson is the award-winning author of the bestselling SOUL GUARDIANS series. She lives in the eastern part of Canada with her husband, two dogs and a very old cat. She is the author of the SOUL GUARDIANS series, the MYSTICS series, and the DIVIDED REALMS series. Kim's books are available in print editions, and translations are available in over 7 languages.
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February 23, 2016
If you've ever read a series, like I'm sure most have. Usually, you think, oh well it's the second. There's no way it could be better than the first. Then you start to read and the magic that was In the first, still resides in the heart of this story.
Elena the Steel Maiden is on a mission to save Jon. But the Black Magic has already poisoned a man, that she loved. After realizing she couldn't save him at that moment. She had only one choice but to go back to the pit. But there is no good news, there's only another dangerous journey. She has to go to Witchdom and get some help. With a few others following, helping her.
There's a part in the book where Elena is describing a power she's never seen before, Beautiful but Terrifying. This how I feel. This is nail biting, heart pumping, beautiful and terrifying. It's a brilliant fantasy read and I love it.
I loved Elena, she is confident, even when those think she is weak. She fights and isn’t afraid to die. She knows that so many lives count on her and she’ll do anything to keep going. There are a ton of new characters in this one. Richardson’s writing makes it easy to love these characters and really hate the evil ones.
The Journey that Elena goes on is so nerve wracking. I seriously could not put this book down. It’s one of those stories, that you don’t want to be over but you have to absolutely see what happens next.
“..But I wasn’t a mere human. I was a steel maiden.”
I can’t wait for Blood Witch, I also need these as paperbacks!....Lissa
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Elena the Steel Maiden is on a mission to save Jon. But the Black Magic has already poisoned a man, that she loved. After realizing she couldn't save him at that moment. She had only one choice but to go back to the pit. But there is no good news, there's only another dangerous journey. She has to go to Witchdom and get some help. With a few others following, helping her.
There's a part in the book where Elena is describing a power she's never seen before, Beautiful but Terrifying. This how I feel. This is nail biting, heart pumping, beautiful and terrifying. It's a brilliant fantasy read and I love it.
I loved Elena, she is confident, even when those think she is weak. She fights and isn’t afraid to die. She knows that so many lives count on her and she’ll do anything to keep going. There are a ton of new characters in this one. Richardson’s writing makes it easy to love these characters and really hate the evil ones.
The Journey that Elena goes on is so nerve wracking. I seriously could not put this book down. It’s one of those stories, that you don’t want to be over but you have to absolutely see what happens next.
“..But I wasn’t a mere human. I was a steel maiden.”
I can’t wait for Blood Witch, I also need these as paperbacks!....Lissa
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March 1, 2023
Uma vira volta do caramba 🥲🤣me deixou louco de raiva com vários personagens 🥲e super triste com a perda de um membro importante do grupo ❤️ mas sim esse livro é espetacular
October 14, 2018
As is so often the case with the second installment of a trilogy, I expected this book to be a meandering tale which did not really go anywhere.
Happily this was not the case and Richardson has delivered a fast-paced, compelling story which explores themes of power, justice, friendship and humanity.
Readers who have not read the first in the series 'Steel Maiden' will miss quite a bit as 'Witch Queen' is not meant to be read as a 'stand alone' novel. Needless to say, the 'end' of the book feels more like a pause in the story and I am keen to read the third book in the series to find out how the saga concludes.
Happily this was not the case and Richardson has delivered a fast-paced, compelling story which explores themes of power, justice, friendship and humanity.
Readers who have not read the first in the series 'Steel Maiden' will miss quite a bit as 'Witch Queen' is not meant to be read as a 'stand alone' novel. Needless to say, the 'end' of the book feels more like a pause in the story and I am keen to read the third book in the series to find out how the saga concludes.
June 22, 2021
La reina de las brujas, era una bruja oscura con todas las letras.
Esta parte me gustó más que la primera. Sentí ciertas partes como muy básicas, haciendo que me costara leer porque me las salté. Mayormente creo que es por falta de interacción entre los personajes. Todo se centra más en los pensamientos de la protagonista y hay pocas partes en las que existe una conversación.
Rescatable, el cambio en Fawkes y la adición de Celeste al grupo.
Esta parte me gustó más que la primera. Sentí ciertas partes como muy básicas, haciendo que me costara leer porque me las salté. Mayormente creo que es por falta de interacción entre los personajes. Todo se centra más en los pensamientos de la protagonista y hay pocas partes en las que existe una conversación.
Rescatable, el cambio en Fawkes y la adición de Celeste al grupo.
September 28, 2017
Getting hotter
I am fully enjoying this series. I wasn't sure at first, but of course it's all about knowing who the players are. Now, that Elena has proven herself worthy, she's on her way, with her army of witches to fight The foulest of evil. So ready for book 3. Highly recommend this book.
I am fully enjoying this series. I wasn't sure at first, but of course it's all about knowing who the players are. Now, that Elena has proven herself worthy, she's on her way, with her army of witches to fight The foulest of evil. So ready for book 3. Highly recommend this book.
May 27, 2020
Excelente secuela, narrativa muy amena y fácil de seguir. Historia muy bien llevada acabo. Mucha acción y sorpresas. Una vez más la autora logra mantener tu interés hasta el final. Sin duda será una enorme trilogía. Ya a nada de leerme el ultimo libro. Lean el primer libro y no van a parar hasta el ultimo libro. Ampliamente recomendado. 5/5 estrellas o un 9.9/10
July 27, 2023
3✨
Tarde en leerlo porque al principio no me atrapaba pero cuando conoci al principe brujo Aurion yo quedé enamoradisima y pues ya 🛐🛐🛐
Amo cuando los libros de fantasia hay cortes reales en las que existen reyes, principes y asi. Amooo😍💖
Espero que el tercer libro supere a este y si se puede que Elena se quede con el principe y olvide a Jon JAJAJA
Tarde en leerlo porque al principio no me atrapaba pero cuando conoci al principe brujo Aurion yo quedé enamoradisima y pues ya 🛐🛐🛐
Amo cuando los libros de fantasia hay cortes reales en las que existen reyes, principes y asi. Amooo😍💖
Espero que el tercer libro supere a este y si se puede que Elena se quede con el principe y olvide a Jon JAJAJA
October 14, 2020
Leuk idee, maar op het einde heb je wel zo iets van... was het dit? De goesting om het derde boek te lezen is er wel, maar dit was een onderweg verhaal zonder echt waauw einde. Te voorspelbaar. Gemiste kans. Hopelijk beterschap in bloedmagie.
October 27, 2025
La Reina de las Brujas (Reinos Divididos #2)
He disfrutado este primer libro de la serie “Reinos Divididos”. Lleno de aventuras con mucha acción, magia y romanticismo. Nunca me sentí aburrido. Ya estoy deseoso de leer el próximo libro de la serie.
He disfrutado este primer libro de la serie “Reinos Divididos”. Lleno de aventuras con mucha acción, magia y romanticismo. Nunca me sentí aburrido. Ya estoy deseoso de leer el próximo libro de la serie.
January 3, 2019
Me gusta la travesía de Elena, solo me aburrió mucho que se concentraran tanto en el camino. Otra vez mala traducción al español.
September 2, 2019
Me recordó mucho a los juegos del hambre y trono de cristal.
February 12, 2020
It was a good read
August 10, 2020
La reina de las brujas
Con creces este libro superó al primero, ahora no espero ni un minuto más para finalizar esta trilogía , emocionante!!!
Con creces este libro superó al primero, ahora no espero ni un minuto más para finalizar esta trilogía , emocionante!!!
May 10, 2021
it's not as good as book one so it is deemed DNF
July 1, 2021
O livro realmente foi bem escrito, um desfecho muito bom, apenas fiquei bem emtediada lá pelo meio do livro, mas o final foi muito bom, foi completamente diferente do que eu imaginava.
August 13, 2021
Que hermoso...
Aún estoy conmocionada y llorosa...esta saga a sobrepasado todas mis espectativas...ansiosa por empezar el 3er. libro, quebya está en mi biblioteca...
Aún estoy conmocionada y llorosa...esta saga a sobrepasado todas mis espectativas...ansiosa por empezar el 3er. libro, quebya está en mi biblioteca...
June 21, 2023
Está buenísimo.
April 10, 2025
Realmente bom
O livro realmente foi bem escrito um desfecho muito bom
Apenas fiquei um pouco entediada la pelo meio do livro mas o final foi muito bom foi completamente diferente do que eu imaginava
O livro realmente foi bem escrito um desfecho muito bom
Apenas fiquei um pouco entediada la pelo meio do livro mas o final foi muito bom foi completamente diferente do que eu imaginava
October 15, 2025
Another 5⭐ in this series The story just keeps on getting better🔥
February 27, 2021
Good plot and storyline. Loved the descriptive writing and the journey Elena takes to Witchdom. Though I don't get the "racism" between humans and witches, when clearly the witches are just like humans with magical abilities. Other than that, the book is a good read.
February 18, 2017
Okay, I've finished it. It had none of the entertaining factors of the first one, it was just bad. I barely managed to force myself to finish it. I will not be reading the last book, I'm pretty sure I know what happens. Just...ugh, no.
The zombies in the forest were probably the best part. And some of the magic stuff was interesting. Too bad just about everything else was just bone achingly bad.
The zombies in the forest were probably the best part. And some of the magic stuff was interesting. Too bad just about everything else was just bone achingly bad.
May 11, 2016
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Reviewed by Jessica at The Reader's Hollow
Oh, things are getting good. The previous book ended on a bit of a cliffhanger, and this one picked right back up and started off with a bang. I found myself starting to like Elena more. She's a tough little thing and I think she found a purpose in her life that really had me, as the reader, rooting for her.
The author did try to isolate her some, as she's a witch and those helping her are humans, but there wasn't much proven that they didn't like her other than Elena's own uncertain thoughts. The journey to the land of the witches wasn't as drawn out as I suspected and there was plenty of adventure along the way. I really enjoyed the imaginations that went into the familiars and other evils in the forests.
Arriving at the palace was like the story had been turned on it's head. Suddenly, there were new obstacles in Elena's way. I actually really liked where the story was headed once she found the palace. She really got to know her powers a bit better, and a bit of the political intrigue that was going on. I don't want to give too much away, but the scandal had me glued to those pages. I had to find out what would happen!
The beginning definitely didn't prepare me for the ending, and I think that's why I can't resist five stars. The obstacles in the way were entertaining, and the characters were becoming more interesting and the pacing kept me on my toes. I look forward to the next book in the series!
Reviewed by Jessica at The Reader's Hollow
Oh, things are getting good. The previous book ended on a bit of a cliffhanger, and this one picked right back up and started off with a bang. I found myself starting to like Elena more. She's a tough little thing and I think she found a purpose in her life that really had me, as the reader, rooting for her.
The author did try to isolate her some, as she's a witch and those helping her are humans, but there wasn't much proven that they didn't like her other than Elena's own uncertain thoughts. The journey to the land of the witches wasn't as drawn out as I suspected and there was plenty of adventure along the way. I really enjoyed the imaginations that went into the familiars and other evils in the forests.
Arriving at the palace was like the story had been turned on it's head. Suddenly, there were new obstacles in Elena's way. I actually really liked where the story was headed once she found the palace. She really got to know her powers a bit better, and a bit of the political intrigue that was going on. I don't want to give too much away, but the scandal had me glued to those pages. I had to find out what would happen!
The beginning definitely didn't prepare me for the ending, and I think that's why I can't resist five stars. The obstacles in the way were entertaining, and the characters were becoming more interesting and the pacing kept me on my toes. I look forward to the next book in the series!
March 1, 2016
I'm glad I purchased this book. Many mysteries of the story started to unfold and you definitely learn a lot more about the characters. I love Elena's determination even though their situation seems bleak and hopeless at times. I can hardly wait for the new book in the series!
December 8, 2016
Fantastic!
Engaging, vivid and emotional installment has Elena fighting dark forces, prejudice, loneliness, evil king and Queen to save her world and her love, Jon. Hardship, betrayal, fights with magic wielders were heart stopping. On to the next installment.
Engaging, vivid and emotional installment has Elena fighting dark forces, prejudice, loneliness, evil king and Queen to save her world and her love, Jon. Hardship, betrayal, fights with magic wielders were heart stopping. On to the next installment.
August 5, 2017
good book. not an original storyline but good writing and storytelling from the author.
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February 21, 2016**5 Stars** Full Review and Rating will be up on Boundless Book Reviews. I seriously love this series!!
March 1, 2016
Encore meilleur que le premier tome
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August 5, 2016Love this series, can't wait for the next book to come out.
April 17, 2016
Absolutely great second book in the series. If you liked Steel Maiden you'll love this one.
June 26, 2016
totally freaking awesome can't wait for the book to be released
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