Danielle Ackley-McPhail
Written on Jan 6, 2019
'I was born to fight,’ I used to say. But now I know it isn’t true. I was born to be a pawn in the great game of royal houses, married to someone – anyone – my family deems suitable…
Bel would do anything to spend her days alongside her best friend and childhood sweetheart Shae – training in the art of Vairian combat, hoping to some day live up to the legacy left by the mother she lost as a child.
But when a mysterious and deadly attack on the capital lands Bel’s father unexpectedly on the throne, her life is forever changed. In order to secure her father’s new empire, Bel is forced to travel to the distant land of Anthaeus to marry its recently widowed ruler, Conleith.
For any other young woman the chance to become royalty would be a dream come true, but for Bel, the rigidity of court life is like a prison sentence. And while Conleith is an unexpectedly intriguing – and attractive – puzzle… could she ever love him when it would mean turning her back on her feelings for Shae, her first love and last connection to home?
Then a brutal assassination attempt nearly takes her life, and Bel learns that there’s more on the line than just her happiness. Is it the same faceless enemy who attacked her homeland and, with dangers around every corner, who in the palace can she trust?
A heart-stoppingly magical new novel that will keep you turning the pages. Perfect for fans of The Selection, Bella Forrest and Sarah J. Maas.
- ISBN10 1786816180
- ISBN13 9781786816184
- Publish Date 21 November 2018
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Bookouture
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 364
- Language English
Reviews
bgsbooks18
Written on Dec 27, 2018
I received this book from the author/publishers via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This YA novel about Bel, a girl that dreams of flying but something happens that changes everything in her life.
This was a really interesting concept, with the potential to explore a unique idea about fighter pilots in space.The story is mainly about a seventeen year old girl who wants nothing but to become a flyer like her older brothers. Born on the fringes of royalty however Bel is still being trained to be a princess. One day Bel manages to talk her governess into letting her take her Wasp out on a flight and while Bel is gone her city is attacked. She is then forced to make big changes in her life that she never imagined.
I really liked the main character in this story, she has a strength and determination about her established early on. The story really took a shape of its own. There is creativity to the world and plenty of action all throughout. A few things along the way really surprised me.
This will surely be good for fans of The Selection. It's action packed, driven by romance, and just an all around fun time.
It has it flaws and there are several kinks that Thorne will have likely sorted out in the sequel. While it worked for me, despite said flaws, I will say you if you don't like love triangle I would not recommend The Queen's Wing.
I love them, and thought this story was quite sweet. I did find myself hoping for a little more development and could certainly see why it might feel rushed for others.
I honestly really enjoyed this book. The love interest was a little foggy but turned out to be very sweet. I will say I'm disappointed with the way book 2 is going to be about because I feel like there could have been more to this story. However I look forward to reading the next book even though it seems to be on a different person in the story.