Return of the Queen by Samantha Hastings

About the Book:

Four royals.
Three countries.
Two wars.
One prophecy.

The Heir. Princess Elea should be the Queen of Urka, but her uncle usurped the throne while she was away in Sania. Is her small goddess gift enough to fullfill an ancient prophecy and save her throne?

The Spare. Princess Nora takes her cousin Elea’s place when they are captured by Captain Batard, the illegitimate son of the King of Kaul. She has been blessed with the strength of ten men, but can she survive?

The Captain. Gerard has known no home but the sea. His mother abandoned him and his royal relatives refuses to acknowledge him. He is nearly killed by one princess and gives his heart to the other.

The King. Matteo is the new King of Sania. He is willing to go to war to save the princess he loves, even if he doesn’t know her true feelings for him.

Released: October 2, 2023

About the Author:

Samantha Hastings met her husband in a turkey sandwich line. They live in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she spends most of her time reading, eating popcorn, having tea parties, and chasing her four kids. She has degrees from Brigham Young University, University of North Texas, and University of Reading (UK). She’s the author of: The Last Word, The Invention of Sophie Carter, A Royal Christmas Quandary, The Girl with the Golden Eyes, Jane Austen Trivia, The Duchess Contract, Secret of the Sonnets, The Marquess and the Runaway Lady, and A Novel Disguise. She also writes cozy murder mysteries under Samantha Larsen.

My Review:

I enjoyed this fantasy by Samantha Hastings. I don’t read a lot of fantasy novels but I found this story to be engaging and a fun one to read. I liked how it was told from the perspective of the four main characters so we knew what they were feeling as they strived to fulfill the prophecy. I liked how the characters had to learn things about themselves in order to succeed. I also liked seeing Nora and Elea’s relationship change as they grew as characters. I also liked the romance between Nora and Matteo and how they were a good fit together. I thought the story was well done and even if fantasy is not your usual genre to pick up, I would recommend reading this one.

I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, and or authors. A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.

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