Nameless Queen, Rebecca McLaughlin
Nameless Queen, Rebecca McLaughlin
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Nameless Queen

Author: Rebecca McLaughlin

Narrator: Emma Galvin

Unabridged: 9 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/07/2020


Synopsis

One girl must make a name for herself--or die trying--in this royal fantasy where an unknown peasant becomes the ultimate ruler. But how long can she keep the crown if everyone wants her dead? Perfect for fans of Furyborn, Red Queen, and Everless.

Everyone expected the king's daughter would inherit the throne. No one expected me.

It shouldn't be possible. I'm Nameless, a class of citizens so disrespected, we don't even get names. Dozens of us have been going missing for months and no one seems to care.

But there's no denying the tattoo emblazoned on my arm. I am to be queen. In a palace where the corridors are more dangerous than the streets, though, how could I possibly rule? And what will become of the Nameless if I don't?

"A thrilling tale of identity and found family wrapped up in epic, politically-charged worldbuilding. Once I started reading, I couldn't stop...on the list of my favorite fantasies, Nameless Queen has won its way to the top!" - Crystal Smith, author of Bloodleaf

About The Author

Rebecca McLaughlin is a Michigan nerd who appreciates sweet coffee, kindness, and the scientific method. She got her degrees in chemistry and English creative writing in 2014. Since that time, she's worked as a technical writer in Michigan. When not working or crafting stories, Rebecca can be found practicing her knife-throwing skills or seeking out the perfect cup of coffee. She wrote Nameless Queen because she grew up lower class (which sucked), went to a private college (which was weird), and made good friends along the way (which was wonderful). She realized that exploring the social and economic divide is difficult, but magic makes it easier--or at least more entertaining.makawalli.wordpress.com@McRebecky


Reviews

Goodreads review by Laura

Okay real talk. I first read this manuscript back in 2015, when I mentored Rebecca during PitchWars. AND I STILL THINK ABOUT THIS WORLD ALL THE TIME. Seriously, building a class system around names -- and lack thereof -- is such a fresh and original twist that I genuinely am in awe of the author. Sh......more

Goodreads review by Carrie

Nameless Queen by Rebecca McLaughlin is yet another politically charged young adult fantasy novel. The world within Nameless Queen is made up of three groups of characters, there are the Royals, the Legals and the Nameless. Royals of course rule the land, the Legals are regular citizens and the Name......more

Actual rating: 2.5/5 stars When broken down to its fundamental components, Nameless Queen has a lot of things that tend to make me automatically love a book: a protagonist who is a thief, hidden royalty, and commentary on classism and rigid social structures. But when taken as a whole, the novel fail......more


Quotes

A socially conscious fantasy with appealing themes and tensions.” —Kirkus Reviews

“A solid debut with an ending twist sure to please fantasy readers.” Booklist

"A fantasy with relevant themes that will entice readers who love books like Victoria Aveyard’s Red Queen.–SLJ

“Coin is a spunky street rat of a heroine, strong female friendships are abundant and refreshing, and the rage against the inequities of the system will be a comfortable trail for fantasy readers to follow.”  Bulletin