Queen Among the Dead
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A stunning Celtic YA fantasy adventure set in the ancient kingdom of Eire, inspired by the legend of the first true queen of Ireland, perfect for fans of Shelby Mahurin and Adrienne Young. In the kingdom of Eire, banshees chill the air, and water-wights lurk in the rivers. But magic is outlawed by the king, and jealously hoarded by his Druid priests. Neve is the youngest daughter of the king, and Ronan is a Druid's apprentice turned thief, making a living by selling stolen spells. They should be enemies, but their shared hatred of the Druids--and a dark magic that has marked them both--makes them unlikely, if uneasy, allies. When Eire is threatened by a power struggle, Neve must seize the chance to take her rightful place on her family's throne, with the help of Ronan and the realm's most dangerous outcasts. Their journey takes them to the outskirts of Eire, where magic still runs free . . . and where an outlaw and a warrior princess might carve out a future with spells and swords. Lesley Livingston vividly reimagines Irish legends and fairytales to craft a YA fantasy adventure that will captivate readers of Brigid Kemmerer and Tricia Levenseller.
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2.5 stars
Neve is the daughter of the Dagda. He rules the land. Magic has been banned except when used by his trusted advisors, the Druids. A sense of unease can be felt as different groups plot against the Dagda.
Neve can feel it and knows that something is going to happen. She just needs to figure out what's coming and which side she should be on.
The only thing I enjoyed about this book is the Celtic mythology. The characters were okay, but not my favorite. The plot was definitely not seamless. The world building was there, but in an info-dumpy way. I also would have liked a glossary. This was not for me.
Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for an e-arc.
