The Traitor Queen (The Bridge Kingdom, #2) in Danielle L. Jensen's Reader Group

Sep 02, 2020 AJ rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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“Because there is only one Queen of Ithicana. Just as there is only one King. And if any of our enemies dare come for our kingdom, we will bring them to their knees.”

What a emotional, jaw dropping, action packed, intense and beautiful conclusion to Aren and Lara’s story!!

There were so many instances in this book when I wasn’t sure things were going to go right. Plans kept getting screwed up, emotions and anger at an all time high, action, battle and survival scenes that kept me on the edge o ...more

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Feb 13, 2021 Sabiba Hossain rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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So first of all, let's say why this book is Better than the first one!
#I liked the consistency of the writing style. The first book was great and all, but it had consistency problem in the writing style. The first half of the book felt like a regency era story, which became very 21st century-ish in the second half. (Maybe it's just me, but I felt like I was reading a story written in pride and prejudice's time when I first read it, and I didn't mind, but then they abruptly started tal Wow
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So first of all, let's say why this book is Better than the first one!
#I liked the consistency of the writing style. The first book was great and all, but it had consistency problem in the writing style. The first half of the book felt like a regency era story, which became very 21st century-ish in the second half. (Maybe it's just me, but I felt like I was reading a story written in pride and prejudice's time when I first read it, and I didn't mind, but then they abruptly started talking like modern day and I was just... stunned.) This book provided me comfort because, the writing style of the whole book was flawless.

#Great narrative again. I love when a writer describes the ambiance of his/her story poetically. Like the sound of breeze. Sunshine. Things like that. And alike the first one, this book succeeded in that case. The story churned my heart and danced across my vision when I closed my eyes.

#Loved the change of the usual scenario. Honestly, if this book was also about Rain and Storm, I didn't know what I would do. Changes of scenario was necessary. Velcotta and the Desert-both were unique in their own way. I liked how other leaders other came into the play. 👍 Oh, and the behaviour of the desert people- I think they made perfect sense. So, thanks for bringing it up.

#Thanks for the map!

#Lara is the best thing that happened to this book!

What I didn't like

#First of all, I missed spying. Not that I'm entirely displeased with this book because it has no 'spying', I just....well..missed the thrill.

#WHY THE FREAKING KING ISN'T ACTING LIKE HIMSELF!!!! HE LOOKED LIKE A HOPELESS ROMANTIC TEEN!! Even Lara seemed more determined than him. All the time, he was focused on Lara's body(wth). On book one, he was reasonable above everything else, like a good king. But how could he change his entire personality in this book is beyond me.

#The fight with Lara and father was too brief/too sudden. I hoped it would be more dramatic so that it could create an impact. But, there was enough fighting in this book so maybe the author thought to put an end to it.
And, lastly, I'm really eager to read Keris's atory and Ahnna's story and I'll be looking forward to read the next book. ...more

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Mar 07, 2020 Ariel rated it it was amazing

*update on 5/3:
I just listened to this all the way through for a second time. I have a new love for audiobooks, I love this story, I love Aren and Lara.

Guys. I don’t even like audiobooks, and this one had me hooked from the start. It took me a while to finish it between moving and getting settled, but hot DANG Danielle Jensen has done it again! I have absolutely loved every single book I’ve read and now listened to by her.

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Nov 29, 2020 Radina rated it it was amazing

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Oh my god. Oh my god. OH MY GOD. THIS HAS NO RIGHT BEING THIS GOOD! I didn’t think it would be able to beat the first book but it just did. Where’s the third one?

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Sep 15, 2020 Zahra Z rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Ugh why this book is finished?
I loved this book world from charters to the sittings it selfs
In the beginning, I hated Aren in the first book loved him from the beginning but this why even I think that I hated him ?
And Lara oh Lara she was amaaaaaaazing
But at the end, I wanted more about Aren and Lara’s relationship
Good book , good story
Waiting for the next year to see Keris and really hoped to see Ahanns book

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Feb 05, 2021 Brianne Wik rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

The perfect follow up to the first book

Absolutely loved this whole story from start to finish. Aren and Lara's journey and romance is one of my ultimate favorites.

An incredible ending, but I love that more stories are emerging from this world I feel so invested in.

This book exceeded my expectations and I can't wait to read the next story in this series! ...more

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Nov 13, 2023 Danae rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

If possible I love this book more than the first. Forget enemies to lovers all hail the I love you, but I have to hate you trope. Damn, my little romantic heart sang everytime Aren called Lara my wife while pretending he hated her for what she did. And Lara finally realizing what she wanted and being able to be reunited briefly with her sisters.
I loved every moment of this even with the one chapter being mislabeled (it said Lara when it was Aden’s pov) and some of the page numbers missing (it mi ...more

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Sep 03, 2020 Tegan rated it really liked it · review of another edition

My love for Aren and Lara’s story is something that will stick with me! I’ve loved the crazy emotional roller coaster throughout The Bridge Kingdom and now The Traitor Queen which brought so much more action and adventure into the mix. My heart ached so much throughout this book and I feel that I was living through every emotion the characters felt for each other, the betrayal, the guilt, the longing for one another which made me not want to put it down! Sad the ending was so abrupt but can’t wa ...more

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