The Queen's Rising (Queen's Rising, #1)

by Rebecca Ross

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This story was an interesting as the whole concept of being trained in one of give passions art, music, dramatics, wit, and knowledge but not really being exceptional at any made Brienna a interesting character to get to know.  I really like the extension of the capes and detail of how the author described them so much that i would of loved to see the detail shown more on the cover of the book.  

I not sure how i feel about the romance between our main character and her teacher of knowledge.  I not sure if just that i don't really feel it helped the story along at all more bogged it down then anything nor was it really needed.   I would of much rather he just gave her the cloak at the end and they were good friends.  

Not only is the book about studying to become a master at your passion the story also about Brienna discovering her roots with her father and where she truly comes from.  The special stone of evertide and the whole adventure and political intrigue makes this an ambitious debut that really sets the stage for a series or a very nice stand alone novel.  The ending is wrapped up pretty solid so your not left dying for the next.  I would read more of this story maybe we follow another character in the next one who knows.