The Shadow Queen

A New York Times bestselling dark epic fantasy inspired by the tale of Snow White, from C. J. Redwine, the author of the Defiance series. This breathtakingly romantic, action-packed fantasy is perfect for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses and Cinder.

Lorelai Diederich, crown princess and fugitive at large, has one mission: kill the wicked queen who took both the Ravenspire throne and the life of her father. To do that, Lorelai needs to use the one weapon she and Queen Irina have in common--magic. She'll have to be stronger, faster, and more powerful than Irina, the most dangerous sorceress Ravenspire has ever seen.

In the neighboring kingdom of Eldr, when Prince Kol's father and older brother are killed by an invading army of magic-wielding ogres, the second-born prince is suddenly given the responsibility of saving his kingdom. To do that, Kol needs magic of his own--and the only way to get it is to make a deal with the queen of Ravenspire, promise to become her personal huntsman--and bring her Lorelai's heart.

But Lorelai is nothing like Kol expected--beautiful, fierce, and unstoppable--and despite dark magic, Lorelai is drawn in by the passionate and troubled king. Fighting to stay one step ahead of the dragon huntsman--who she likes far more than she should--Lorelai does everything in her power to ruin the wicked queen. But Irina isn't going down without a fight, and her final move may cost the princess the one thing she still has left to lose.

Author: C. J. Redwine
Publisher: Balzer & Bray/Harperteen
Published: 02/16/2016
Pages: 400
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.70w x 1.30d
ISBN: 9780062360243

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.1
Point Value: 16
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 184787 / Shadow Queen: A Ravenspire Novel


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 10/15/2015
Publishers Weekly 11/30/2015
Booklist 12/01/2015 pg. 57
School Library Journal 12/01/2015 pg. 126
Romantic Times 03/01/2016 pg. 36 - Excellent
Voice of Youth Advocates 06/01/2016 - Recommended - Better Than Most
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2016 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

About the Author
Redwine, C. J.: -

C.J. Redwine is a New York Times bestselling author of YA fantasy novels, including the Ravenspire series of fairytale retellings and the Defiance trilogy. She's still waiting for her letter from Hogwarts. Currently, she lives in Nashville with her husband, five children, three pets, and a wardrobe that stubbornly refuses to lead to Narnia, no matter how many times she tries. To learn more about C.J., visit her website at www.cjredwine.com.