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Lost Queen Chronicles #3
Crowned by War
From the ashes, a new queen will rise. A traitor is among their ranks and Layla must figure out who it is before more people go missing. She suspects the newcomer and only human, Kali, of being the spy. But, when Kali saves her life and helps her rescue Max, she doesn't know what to believe. Taking action against Kali could lose her a friend, but trusting her could cost her everything. Riots rage across the kingdom, threatening to tear apart the very country Layla desperately wants to protect. The dark truth of King Renard's reign haunts her and only war can set her people free. One-click today to continue reading the Lost Queen Chronicles
188 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 14, 2020
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S.A. McClure
19 books127 followersUSA Today Bestselling Author S.A. McClure is a storyteller at heart. She spends her days writing, working with college students, and wrangling her three troublemaking cats.
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October 3, 2020
A wonderful fantasy to please everyone. Having your life saved by the very one you don’t trust, is not easy. Being the Queen makes the decision difficult. Loved it.
September 26, 2020
As the third installment in the story, it picks up and runs with the adventure.
We rejoin the characters as they continue the struggle, while also questioning a traitor among their midst. Is there a traitor? Who could it be? Why? As a reader, I can't help but make my own guesses (and possible motives for why that character would do that). There is adventure, suspense, and a main character who is searching for her own identity while being driven to stand up for others and do what is right. I received an advanced copy of the book (and voluntarily leave this review) so that I could read the story as soon as possible.
It is a fun read with enough energy to keep me turning the page to see what happens to the characters next.
Overall this is an enjoyable fantasy adventure and I am so excited to read the next installment!
We rejoin the characters as they continue the struggle, while also questioning a traitor among their midst. Is there a traitor? Who could it be? Why? As a reader, I can't help but make my own guesses (and possible motives for why that character would do that). There is adventure, suspense, and a main character who is searching for her own identity while being driven to stand up for others and do what is right. I received an advanced copy of the book (and voluntarily leave this review) so that I could read the story as soon as possible.
It is a fun read with enough energy to keep me turning the page to see what happens to the characters next.
Overall this is an enjoyable fantasy adventure and I am so excited to read the next installment!
September 22, 2020
S.A. McClure has really stepped up the action in this third book of the Lost Queen series with the magic of Layla and her Resistance going head to head with King Renard's tech. People die, things get blown up, but slowly and surely, Layla learns to be the leader she must be to be Queen.
I like the way these stories blend ancient races and old magic with modern settings and technology and, although she's often annoyingly insecure for a would-be monarch, I really like Layla's pluck and the way her merry band of followers come to her defense when she needs them.
Good reading for fans of urban paranormal and steam-punk fiction.
I like the way these stories blend ancient races and old magic with modern settings and technology and, although she's often annoyingly insecure for a would-be monarch, I really like Layla's pluck and the way her merry band of followers come to her defense when she needs them.
Good reading for fans of urban paranormal and steam-punk fiction.
September 24, 2020
OMG! The betrayal!!!
“Crowned By War” continues the storyline from “Chosen By Fae” with Max abducted from his aunts' home at the celebration. Layla and her friends go to save Max from King Renard’s clutches. This tale takes us down the path to betrayal and lies, with non-stop action, drama, violence as the war begins and the fae and magicals finally have hope with a bittersweet twist at the end before the cliffhanger. This is the most exciting installment of the “Lost Queen Chronicles” and has me excited for the next book.
I received a free copy of this book. This review was posted voluntarily
“Crowned By War” continues the storyline from “Chosen By Fae” with Max abducted from his aunts' home at the celebration. Layla and her friends go to save Max from King Renard’s clutches. This tale takes us down the path to betrayal and lies, with non-stop action, drama, violence as the war begins and the fae and magicals finally have hope with a bittersweet twist at the end before the cliffhanger. This is the most exciting installment of the “Lost Queen Chronicles” and has me excited for the next book.
I received a free copy of this book. This review was posted voluntarily
September 30, 2020
War is inevitable when the human King Renard kills an entire city of fae, and Layla must lead her people against him. She has allies of elves and supernatural creatures, but will it be enough? Especially since a traitor is giving information to the enemy?
I enjoyed this adventure so much that I need to read the other books in the series!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I enjoyed this adventure so much that I need to read the other books in the series!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 29, 2021
This genre is not usually my first pick but I LOVE THIS SERIES. Layla is such an amazing character with steady development throughout the series - she is a strong female lead that (so far) has escaped so many of the tired tropes common for female characters in books.
Really, almost all of the characters are interesting and you can actually feel that confusion of “Who can I trust? Who do I have to trust in this moment?”
Great, great series. Read it - you won’t regret it!
Really, almost all of the characters are interesting and you can actually feel that confusion of “Who can I trust? Who do I have to trust in this moment?”
Great, great series. Read it - you won’t regret it!
January 8, 2021
I'm fairly new to say McClure's work and this is only book 3 for me and wow I love this reimagining! I liked the princess and the pea story and this is such a great retake on it I'm devouring it! I'm off to find book 4!
February 22, 2021
I always enjoy reading books from Ms. McClure, she has a great writing style and I always enjoy the way the characters are portrayed. I look forward to the next book from her as I really enjoyed this read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 17, 2022
This Fae series keeps me wanting more and I’ll tell you the ending of this book (book 3) will leave your jaw on the floor!
S.A. McClure is a fantastic writer and her stories draw you into the characters lives.
You won’t want to out this book down!
S.A. McClure is a fantastic writer and her stories draw you into the characters lives.
You won’t want to out this book down!
September 28, 2020
The suspense and action continues as the main female lead tries to find her place and history. I voluntarily received this book for an honest review.
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