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Dark Queen
Redemption will be sought, Deaths will be repaid, and somethings can never be undone.
I’ve been brought up in a world of privilege. A world of servants, banquets, and power. To others, they think I have everything. But behind the castle walls and locked doors things are very different. I know I’m damaged, I know I’m dark, maybe even broken. My mother does this with her words, my father prefers his fists. Hate grows thick within me and when I can’t hurt my parents the servants become my toys – They can be broken and replaced after all.
I hate the world, except for Nierra. The man who will become my husband, he is the only hope I have. But will he be able to love me? Will he be able to save me?
I’ve been brought up in a world of privilege. A world of servants, banquets, and power. To others, they think I have everything. But behind the castle walls and locked doors things are very different. I know I’m damaged, I know I’m dark, maybe even broken. My mother does this with her words, my father prefers his fists. Hate grows thick within me and when I can’t hurt my parents the servants become my toys – They can be broken and replaced after all.
I hate the world, except for Nierra. The man who will become my husband, he is the only hope I have. But will he be able to love me? Will he be able to save me?
- GenresFantasy
119 pages, Paperback
First published February 12, 2019
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M.A. Roth
5 books13 followersM.A. Roth lives in Ireland, has two leprechauns and a hawthorn tree in her back garden, which she guards day and night against the mischief fairy folk.
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When she's off duty she loves to write, read and drink tons of coffee. Oh, and she eat's lots of chocolate, LOTS of chocolate!
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March 6, 2019
This book is definitely not for the faint of heart. The story of Bellona is a dark and twisted one. You could see the tragedies of it all unfolding and you just know that there is nothing that is going to stop it. I can’t say that I loved the book; with my vivid imagination I found that I was so engrossed in what was happening I was tense and anxious the entire time I was reading. But I also could not put it down! What really got me was Bellona’s inner monologue. You could really feel the damage done to her mental health.
All I can think of now is that she is going to make one hell of a villain in whatever upcoming works the author puts out.
All I can think of now is that she is going to make one hell of a villain in whatever upcoming works the author puts out.
February 12, 2019
This was a different book that I wasn't expecting. Belladonna was a cruel person by circumstances that she couldn't control. Her mother abused her mentally and emotionally and her father beat her. When she finally found love, it was taken from her. Now the people are rebelling and she has lost her humanity. I cant wait to see what happens.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 9, 2019
I really enjoyed this story. Really good plot to the story. Very well written. Would highly recommend it to anyone who likes this kind of stories. Can't wait to read more from this author.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 10, 2019
Dark Queen by M.A. Roth is a wonderful story to read. This is a wonderful story that i really loved reading a lot and I highly recommend this story to to everyone who loves reading Paranormal.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 19, 2019
An Edge of Your seat, Dark and Twisted Tale. I could not put this book down! Author Roth Captures reader's attention from start to finish with this nail bitting, twisted tale.
At first, I hated the princess! It keeps you on the edge of your seat wondering what this evil little wench will do next. The more you read the darker it gets. And just when you think you've had enough of this evil future Queen, you become more enthralled by her and how she turns the hate you feel for her into sorrow. Her strength and will is so powerful and she refuses to let the verbal, mental and physical abuse she suffers from her father and mommy dearest destroy her completely. The parents that should be loving, caring, and grooming her to be a better person, a great Queen for their people, are the ones who have her shattered and darkened her heat, body and soul. It pulls at your heart strings. You want to hate her and feel sorry for her all at once. My heart bled for her! This story had me feeling so many emotions. I wanted to hurt the Queen and King for her! deep down this evil little Queen just wants to be truelly loved and cherished. She only brings pain, and anguish but because, thats all she has been shown, until she meets her future husband. She tries to be good, and it comes through so strongly off the pages, but its as if her parents, especially mommy dearest only wish to make her more evil and twisted.
The little Queen is so jaded, is it possible to be good in all this darkness? Will they take and destroy any goodness she may have left? I cried and was so angry with her parents and as the end drew near, I was rooting for her to overcome it all. And in the end, I wanted more, I needed more!! And it sure ends with a bang! But, don't think it's the end of this tale, surely more is to come... A must read that I recommend if you don't mind a little darkness. Roth blew me away with this one and I can't wait for what she has in store next! I received this free read with no expectations, other than my honest opinion and I'm more than happy to share it. This was my first book by this Author, but definitely not my last.
At first, I hated the princess! It keeps you on the edge of your seat wondering what this evil little wench will do next. The more you read the darker it gets. And just when you think you've had enough of this evil future Queen, you become more enthralled by her and how she turns the hate you feel for her into sorrow. Her strength and will is so powerful and she refuses to let the verbal, mental and physical abuse she suffers from her father and mommy dearest destroy her completely. The parents that should be loving, caring, and grooming her to be a better person, a great Queen for their people, are the ones who have her shattered and darkened her heat, body and soul. It pulls at your heart strings. You want to hate her and feel sorry for her all at once. My heart bled for her! This story had me feeling so many emotions. I wanted to hurt the Queen and King for her! deep down this evil little Queen just wants to be truelly loved and cherished. She only brings pain, and anguish but because, thats all she has been shown, until she meets her future husband. She tries to be good, and it comes through so strongly off the pages, but its as if her parents, especially mommy dearest only wish to make her more evil and twisted.
The little Queen is so jaded, is it possible to be good in all this darkness? Will they take and destroy any goodness she may have left? I cried and was so angry with her parents and as the end drew near, I was rooting for her to overcome it all. And in the end, I wanted more, I needed more!! And it sure ends with a bang! But, don't think it's the end of this tale, surely more is to come... A must read that I recommend if you don't mind a little darkness. Roth blew me away with this one and I can't wait for what she has in store next! I received this free read with no expectations, other than my honest opinion and I'm more than happy to share it. This was my first book by this Author, but definitely not my last.
February 27, 2020
Every one thinks she has everything but things behind closed doors is another matter. She is abused by words from her mother while her father uses his fists. To get some relief she turns on others especially her servants as they could be replaced. She is now married and she hopes her husband can save her. Will he be able to? See if he can
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 27, 2019
Wow. This is a story that will keep you on edge. At first I disliked the princess but, once you keep reading you find out why she is the way she is. She takes her anger out with the servants. Her father and mother do not help her and her hate grows. The more you read the story the darker it gets. Can she be saved? It is a roller coaster of emotions. I can not wait to read more.
December 29, 2019
A dark story of the creation of a broken mind, behind a dark queen.
The story was dark, gritty, well written; and has the perfect beginnings for an evil queen. As a child, the princess was raised with no nurturing, and nothing to nurture. Just as her populace was not nurtured by her royal parents, and in the end there could only be rebellion.
The story was dark, gritty, well written; and has the perfect beginnings for an evil queen. As a child, the princess was raised with no nurturing, and nothing to nurture. Just as her populace was not nurtured by her royal parents, and in the end there could only be rebellion.
February 18, 2020
This was a really good quick read that was hard to put down. The story grabs you from the beginning and keeps you pulled in throughout. The book is very well written along with the characters. I recommend reading.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 4, 2019
DNF.
It’s called “Dark Queen,” and it is. I guess we’re supposed to appreciate how an evil person got that way, but I found no solace in it. I couldn’t stand to continue to get to whatever twist ending awaited.
YMMV.
It’s called “Dark Queen,” and it is. I guess we’re supposed to appreciate how an evil person got that way, but I found no solace in it. I couldn’t stand to continue to get to whatever twist ending awaited.
YMMV.
February 20, 2019
Very good read, easy to get through in a short amount of time. Always had me wondering what would happen next.
February 22, 2019
Really enjoyed this book good plot
March 14, 2019
It was a very good read. A bit violent. I can imagine what's going through her head and feeling the remorse afterwards. I can understand her feelings about her father. Brilliant read.
May 24, 2019
Very different. Sometimes hard to read. Curious to know what happens next.
February 9, 2020
Dang!😵🥰🤩😍 This is an amazing prequel! Sets up a fantastic world! Well written characters and I'm excited to see what's next!🥰🤩😍
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November 30, 2019Yikes. I wasn't too keen on just how depraved some of the story got, what with the sex/violence/sexual violence themes. Bellona's narration didn't seem quite mature enough for the subject matter - she could be very YA-hormonal in her mood swings and jealous, angry outbursts. The writing had a lot of sentences strung together with commas rather than being separated which made it a bit of a jerky read. I guess the tone combined with the writing style just really wasn't my sort of thing.
-I received a free copy of this ebook in a giveaway. This does not affect my review-
-I received a free copy of this ebook in a giveaway. This does not affect my review-
February 5, 2020
This book is deranged. It's dark. It's horrible. It's about true evil. It is well written, it's not for the faint of heart. It's about a woman who is basically tortured and what that turns her into. It's so bad I cried a lot. It's not sunshine and rainbows. There's no HEA. It truly messes with your mind. If you want a serious mindf***, than read this bad boy. It's very deserving of the 5stars. If you can't handle what I described, don't read it
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