The Queen of the Tearling was a fun, light read. There is nothing earth shakingly new in this fantasy series, but it offers a likable heroine and plenty of action. The book has a few, brief YA and romance elements. Kelsea is plain and plump unlike the previous queen, her mother, a vain and ineffectual ruler. Kelsea's love interest is a handsome rogue whom I suspect will come to see beyond her exterior to the bright star shining within.
Kelsea is the heir to the Tearling throne but has been raised in isolation until her 19th birthday when she returns to the capital to take over the throne. Her caregivers raised her to be resourceful and ethical, grooming her for the task of taking over a corrupt kingdom.
I listened to the audio version performed by Katherine Kellgren. Her performance helped establish a fast pace and probably accounted for my rounding up instead of down. There was one time I got the giggles as Kellgren went into her action voice for a decidedly routine scene but all-in-all it was an entertaining production.
3.5 stars rounded up. Rated for what it is - light, escapist literature
Kelsea is the heir to the Tearling throne but has been raised in isolation until her 19th birthday when she returns to the capital to take over the throne. Her caregivers raised her to be resourceful and ethical, grooming her for the task of taking over a corrupt kingdom.
I listened to the audio version performed by Katherine Kellgren. Her performance helped establish a fast pace and probably accounted for my rounding up instead of down. There was one time I got the giggles as Kellgren went into her action voice for a decidedly routine scene but all-in-all it was an entertaining production.
3.5 stars rounded up. Rated for what it is - light, escapist literature