Tiger Queen, Annie Sullivan
Tiger Queen, Annie Sullivan
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Tiger Queen

Author: Annie Sullivan

Narrator: Lora Brown

Unabridged: 8 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Blink

Published: 09/10/2019

Synopsis

“TIGER QUEEN is a gorgeous, lush YA fiction…Highly recommend for anyone looking for a beautifully crafted stand-alone book.” (YA and Kids Book Central)Two doors.Two choices.Life or death.Kateri, an arrogant warrior princess, has to fight in the arena against her suitors to win her right to rule, and she is desperate to prove to her father that she is strong enough to take over his throne and rule the kingdom. But when she finds out her final opponent, she knows she cannot win. Kateri flees to the desert to train under the enemy she hates the most and the only one who might be able to give her a shot at winning. But what Kateri discovers in the desert twists her world—and her heart—upside down.  There in the sand, away from the comforts of the palace, Kateri’s perception of her father is challenged and she discovers the truth about his treatment of her people. When she returns to the kingdom, the fate of the one she loves lies behind two doors in the arena—one door leads to happiness, and the other door releases the tiger.Secrets, suitors, thieves, and a fierce princess await readers in this YA fantasy re-telling.Tiger Queen:Is a fantasy re-telling of Frank Stockton’s famous short story, “The Lady, or the Tiger?”Features a slow-burn romance wrapped in fast-paced adventureIs set in a fantastical world wrought by fascism, classism, and climate crisis

About Annie Sullivan

Annie Sullivan grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana. She received her Masters degree in Creative Writing from Butler University. She loves fairytales, everything Jane Austen, and traveling. Her wanderlust has taken her to every continent, where she’s walked on the Great Wall of China, found four-leaf clovers in Ireland, waddled with penguins in Antarctica, and cage dived with great white sharks in South Africa. You can follow her adventures on Twitter (@annsulliva) or on her blog: anniesullivanauthor.wordpress.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Amy on June 03, 2020

2.5 stars Unfortunately, this was a huge miss for me. Concept: ★★★★ Execution: ★★ 1/2 Characters: ★★ Tiger Queen was a story that I was incredibly excited to read given its description: A princess is tasked with proving her worth to her kingdom by fighting her potential suitors in a once-a-month arena b......more

Goodreads review by Kathryn S (Metaphors and Miscellanea) on December 02, 2019

Fresh and fiercely feminist, this reimagining of a classic short story delivered the sort of kickass warrior girl action I love to read about. Even better, it belongs to the rare breed of fantasy that takes place in an entirely fictional world but does not rely on magic to make itself unique. But be......more

Goodreads review by Carol (StarAngel's Reviews) on April 09, 2019

Book – Tiger Queen Author – Annie Sullivan Series – Stand-Alone Cliffhanger? - NO Publication Date – September 10, 2019 Genre – Fantasy/Retelling Rating – 4.5 out of 5 Stars Complimentary copy generously provided by the author through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. My Thoughts - Story I had no......more

Goodreads review by Amanda on August 29, 2019

You can also read my review here:[URL not allowed] For some reason I didn't have very high expectations when I started reading this book, but it drew me in from the very first chapter. I didn't expect it to be so cultural. Annie Sullivan does an amazing job conveying just how h......more

Goodreads review by Empress Reece (Hooked on Books) on June 17, 2019

This is the first standalone YA fantasy I've read in a long time. It was nice not having a huge cliffhanger at the end, although, I would love to revisit the Kingdom of Achra in a future installment. I really liked the characters, Cion, Princess Kateri and the Desert Boys. They made you want to root......more

Quotes

Sullivan (A Touch of Gold, 2018) retells Frank R. Stockton's short story 'The Lady, or the Tiger?,' expanding it into an exciting adventure that transports readers to a mythical kingdom filled with creatures and customs that will capture the interest of fantasy enthusiasts. Action, adventure, and a bit of romance blend well into a distinctive and exciting read. Booklist

TIGER QUEEN is an engrossing retelling of the short story, THE LADY, OR THE TIGER? that really takes it above and beyond... TIGER QUEEN is a gorgeous, lush YA fiction that will hold a lot of appeal for fans of THE REMNANT CHRONICLES, THE GIRL OF FIRE AND THORNS, and THE WINNER'S CURSE. Highly recommend for anyone look for a beautifully crafted stand-alone book. YA and Kids Book Central

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