The Impostor Queen (The Impostor Queen, #1) in SOS: Serious Overload of Series

Apr 11, 2021 Rachel-RN rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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Ellie is next in line for the Valtia (Queen) of Kupari. The Valtia is a strong magic wielder, having a perfect balance of fire and ice. Ellie has the right hair and eye color and she has a birthmark on her leg, so was judged to be the next Valtia. When the current Valtia dies only then will the heir apparent gain magical powers. When this happens, Ellie gets no magic. Ellie then undergoes some tests (torture) to "waken" the magic within her. She is able to escape when her handmaiden, Mim, overhe ...more

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Dec 03, 2015 Christal rated it really liked it

Shelves: fantasy-aka-swords, shady-government-agency, ya-and-na, magic, female-lead, arcs, 2016-favorites, 2016-challenge

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4.5 stars

The Impostor Queen was such a surprise in the best way possible. I was intrigued when I read the synopsis on Edelweiss, but I've never read a book by Sarah Fine so I wasn't sure what to expect. What unfolded was a compelling story with a dynamic and inspiring main character and it was set in a fascinating, magical world. I was thoroughly pleased with my first Sarah Fine literary experience.

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Jan 10, 2016 D rated it really liked it

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Sep 17, 2018 Katharine rated it really liked it

Shelves: glbt, do-you-believe-in-magic, young-at-heart, imagine-that, part-of-a-series, warrior

I somewhat stumbled upon Sarah Fine as a recommendation from a friend about 6 weeks ago, and now this is the 3rd of her books I have read! This book is about a 16-year-old (Elli) who has only known, for most of her life, a life of luxury and being waited on hand and foot; never having to lift a finger. That is, until her Queen (or Valtia, as Fine calls the position) dies suddenly and violently at Elli's side and Elli is whisked away to prove her powers to assume her role as Valtia. Only thing is ...more

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