A Queen of Gilded Horns, Amanda Joy
A Queen of Gilded Horns, Amanda Joy
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A Queen of Gilded Horns

Author: Amanda Joy

Narrator: Keylor Leigh

Unabridged: 10 hr 34 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/16/2021


Synopsis

In this sequel to A River of Royal Blood, Eva and Isa must find a way to work together if they want to save their queendom in the thrilling conclusion to this royal fantasy duology.

Now on the run, Eva is desperate for answers about her transformation and her true heritage. Along with Aketo, a small contingent of guards, and the sister she could not kill, Eva flees Ternain in hopes of finding friends and allies to the north--not to mention Baccha--to help her decide what to do next. Princess Isa is a difficult, unremorseful captive, and Eva knows better than to trust her sister, but she wants to. Despite their history, Eva is convinced that to survive the growing unrest in the queendom, she and her sister must make peace. Since the Entwining ceremony, Eva's and Isa's lives have been bonded, and each can only die by the other's hand. This perhaps provides an opening for a truce and a more hopeful future for both the sisters and the queendom, if only Isa would see reason and give up the battle for the throne.

With the two princesses on the run, the Queendom of Myre is on the brink of a revolution. And without Baccha to guide and train her magick, Eva must find a way not only to survive her own metamorphosis, but to unite all the people of Myre, including her sister, by finally taking the Ivory Throne.

About The Author

Amanda Joy has an MFA from The New School, and lives in Chicago with her dog Luna. You can find her on twitter and Instagram at @amandajoywrites.


Reviews

Actual Rating: 2.5 stars rounded up *sigh* This was disappointing because I LOVED the first book and high hopes for A Queen of Gilded Horns, but while it has a lot going for it (love the world, the characters, the ideas...) the middle of the book moved at a glacial pace and the ending felt really rus......more

Goodreads review by Lois

3.5 stars rounded up. I did not like this as well as the first novel. I found it slow in places but was always invested in the story. I truly enjoyed the world building and liked the characters but the storyline just didn't flow as well for me as with the first novel. I do look forward to more from thi......more

Goodreads review by Monte

While Penguin did send me an arc of this months ago, I listened to the audiobook from my library. Just wanted to toss that in there in the interest of full transparency. Also in the interest of full transparency it's hard for me to say how much of a let down this was. It's mostly why it's getting th......more

I didn't enjoy this one quite as much as the first one, mostly because the middle felt a bit slow, and the ending was rushed, but I'd still recommend this series. I loved all of the different fantasy races, and the sister dynamic was interesting and nuanced Follow me on my Blog, Twitter, and Instagra......more


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Praise of A Queen of Gilded Horns:

A 2021 Kirkus Best Book

★ “Joy’s writing is exemplary; a strong plot, even pacing, and character growth (not only Eva’s) all lead up to an ending that should satisfy even the pickiest readers . . . A strong and satisfying conclusion.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ “At its core, this story dives deep into the themes of family, belonging, identity, and sibling rivalry. These themes are adeptly blended with a fast-paced plot and incredible world buildingThe stakes are incredibly high in this stunning conclusion to the duology. Highly recommended for all ­collections.” —School Library Journal, starred review

“Tensions are high in this sequel and Joy's language is just as melodious, her world-building just as spell-binding . . . There's no denying Joy's talent, and readers will bask in the sisters' character arcs and the book's gratifying ending.” —Booklist

Praise for A River of Royal Blood:

★ "Joy's debut has all the trappings of a riveting fantasy novel: enviable world building, elements of magic, and scintillating glimpses of a powerful backstory...not to mention a slow-burning romance sure to get readers swooning...Gripping political intrigue and cinematic action." —Booklist, starred review

"A sibling rivalry like nothing you’ve ever read before. Joy weaves a dark yet delicate treatise on race, heritage, and power whilst never losing that addictive ‘just one more chapter’ allure. I devoured it in one sitting!" —Natasha Ngan, New York Times bestselling author of Girls of Paper and Fire

"A dark and bloody delight of a debut, Amanda Joy's A River of Royal Blood is a seductive tapestry of extraordinary magick delving into the terrifying lengths we will go to claim our destiny." —Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Belles

“Joy creates a complex, intriguing fantasy world. . . [Readers] will enjoy exciting fight scenes and a variety of abilities reminiscent of Kristin Cashore’s Graceling trilogy.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“A dark and complex fantasy of bloodlust and rich imagination. . . Fascinating characters, both regal and warrior-like, fill the narrative, and the pageantry is richly detailed in a swirling cacophony of colors, dance, and swordplay...This first book in a series is riveting...[and] will leave readers wanting more.” —School Library Connection