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Queen
- GenresFantasy
71 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 19, 2017
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Josephine Boyce
7 books87 followersJosephine Boyce was born in Kuwait to a diplomat father and artist mother. She spent most of her childhood in the Middle East and one day plans to incorporate her memories of the desert into her writing.
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
September 21, 2017
Queen is a surprisingly strong, packed novella with an interesting take on the classic femme fatale stereotype.
It might have benefited from being a smidge longer, but in the pages that it took, this story managed to build a pretty decent world, a complex main character, and a strangely hot romance? I love me some bodyguard romances.
Amarea is a very interesting study of the manifestation and perceptions of female power, and I'd like her to be the heroine in every book I ever read. In fact, it almost annoyed me how nice she really was, because I'd have liked her to be a tad more evil. But yeah, she slaughters a room full of people without blinking, so I'm good.
I'd say you should definitely read this if you get the chance. At least for the clothing choices.
Famous quotes:
"My mother had taught me, before anyone could take advantage of me, how to fight against the men of this world, weak to their urges, and so I always kept my nails long and filed into claws."
I will be the Queen they need, not the Queen they want to love.
“Will you do anything for me?” I ask, my voice now firm, my own, and not the simpering weak thing I use in public. “Yes, my Queen.” “What would you wish your reward to be?” “To pleasure you, my Queen.” Which is always what they wish and what I take, if I desire.
Ruling isn’t the bloodthirsty vengeance I’ve dreamed of. Sadly, to make this queendom heal I need to be a politician first and an avenging demon second. I look forward to the second part.
The greatest benefit of being a woman, one who is so beautiful she has to hide her face, is that they never know quite what to make of me, and that gives me power.
It might have benefited from being a smidge longer, but in the pages that it took, this story managed to build a pretty decent world, a complex main character, and a strangely hot romance? I love me some bodyguard romances.
Amarea is a very interesting study of the manifestation and perceptions of female power, and I'd like her to be the heroine in every book I ever read. In fact, it almost annoyed me how nice she really was, because I'd have liked her to be a tad more evil. But yeah, she slaughters a room full of people without blinking, so I'm good.
I'd say you should definitely read this if you get the chance. At least for the clothing choices.
Famous quotes:
"My mother had taught me, before anyone could take advantage of me, how to fight against the men of this world, weak to their urges, and so I always kept my nails long and filed into claws."
I will be the Queen they need, not the Queen they want to love.
“Will you do anything for me?” I ask, my voice now firm, my own, and not the simpering weak thing I use in public. “Yes, my Queen.” “What would you wish your reward to be?” “To pleasure you, my Queen.” Which is always what they wish and what I take, if I desire.
Ruling isn’t the bloodthirsty vengeance I’ve dreamed of. Sadly, to make this queendom heal I need to be a politician first and an avenging demon second. I look forward to the second part.
The greatest benefit of being a woman, one who is so beautiful she has to hide her face, is that they never know quite what to make of me, and that gives me power.
January 30, 2018
Short but good! I give this 3.5 and that’s mostly only cause it was a bit confusing keeping up with everything, I wanted a tiny bit more to explain things. I’m definitely glad we’re getting a whole novel in this world, I think it will be quite interesting.
July 5, 2017
*I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.*
Queen has an impressive concept and interesting storyline, but the main problem with it is the length (as previously mentioned by just about everyone who has read it). I find that one of the main problems, which would also make it longer, is the speed with which the narrative flows due to occasional lack of description. However, that does not mean by any stretch that this short snippet into this world is not worth reading. It is.
The world and the politics with in it are extremely intriguing and at times relatable to the world we live in now - which I LOVE. Basically, read the novella and wait with baited breath for the full length to come SOON PLS JOSIE.
Queen has an impressive concept and interesting storyline, but the main problem with it is the length (as previously mentioned by just about everyone who has read it). I find that one of the main problems, which would also make it longer, is the speed with which the narrative flows due to occasional lack of description. However, that does not mean by any stretch that this short snippet into this world is not worth reading. It is.
The world and the politics with in it are extremely intriguing and at times relatable to the world we live in now - which I LOVE. Basically, read the novella and wait with baited breath for the full length to come SOON PLS JOSIE.
June 26, 2017
I loved this book, I was hooked on the characters from the beginning. Queen Amarea is strong, powerful and supposedly the villain of the piece...or is she?
From her growing relationship with her Captain to her slightly round-about way of getting what she wants (wasn't sure how I felt about this, it was a fine line between selling her body commonly and wielding her femininity as a weapon), either way, the guys for sure had no idea what hit them!
My biggest problem with this book? ITS TOO SHORT!!! I wanted more more more! I felt like the learning of these characters needed to be longer and the unfolding situations needed more description. Like I said, I LOVED this book and I would love more of these characters because I just feel like we're done with them yet! :)
From her growing relationship with her Captain to her slightly round-about way of getting what she wants (wasn't sure how I felt about this, it was a fine line between selling her body commonly and wielding her femininity as a weapon), either way, the guys for sure had no idea what hit them!
My biggest problem with this book? ITS TOO SHORT!!! I wanted more more more! I felt like the learning of these characters needed to be longer and the unfolding situations needed more description. Like I said, I LOVED this book and I would love more of these characters because I just feel like we're done with them yet! :)
July 1, 2017
There are always two sides to a story and in this short story we see the how the evil queen is perhaps not all bad. Boyce tells a story where the dark isn't bad, and it's actually the light that we should be wary of (and anyone who knows me knows my obsession with darkness).
With beautiful, full descriptions this story sucks you in to a vibrant fantasy world with a queen unable to rule her own way. It's sensuous and dark and filled with smart politics. Also a bisexual main character is always a super plus!
I definitely enjoyed this, but if only it were longer!
With beautiful, full descriptions this story sucks you in to a vibrant fantasy world with a queen unable to rule her own way. It's sensuous and dark and filled with smart politics. Also a bisexual main character is always a super plus!
I definitely enjoyed this, but if only it were longer!
June 25, 2017
I really enjoyed the sexy, dark romp of a novel. The characters are well drawn and the story is great. The only downside is: I want more!! It feels like the first episode, or a pilot episode for a huge long running series. Hooked.
June 26, 2017
What a good read!
Wasn't sure what to expect - so glad I read! Hope there is a follow-up. Very visual novel - too short.
Wasn't sure what to expect - so glad I read! Hope there is a follow-up. Very visual novel - too short.
July 5, 2017
Queen was amazing but far far far too short. I need more and I need it now. JOSIE HURRY UP PLS.
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