The Queen of Days: A Novel

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From Greta Kelly, the author of the Warrior Witch duology, comesThe Queen of Days, an epic adventure that weaves together a flawed-but-lovable family of thieves, a battle between fallen gods, and stakes high enough to cause vertigoperfect for fans ofThe Lies of Locke LamoraandSix of Crows.

For Balthazar and his family of thieves, stealing a statue during the annual celebration of the god Karanis was just a good bit of fun...or a way to stick it to the governor who murdered his parents. And yeah, the small fortune in reward doesnt hurteven if his boss also hired the mysterious Queen of Days to join the crew as the weapon of last resort...

Whatever that means.

But Bal doesnt know the ceremony isnt simply empty words and dusty tradition; its true magic. The kind of magic that rips open a portal for the god himself. Only the idol that Karanis planned on using for a body now lies broken at the Queen of Days feet. And half of it is missing.

With the aid of a lovable brawler, a society lady turned bomb maker, a disgraced soldier, and a time-eating demon, Bal must hunt down the missing half of the statue if he has any hope of earning his money, keeping his crew alive...and perhaps even saving all of humanity. But as his journey sends him racing through the cityand across realitieshe discovers that doing all this might just doom the city.

The city be damned. Its time to kill a god.

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The Queen of Days is a fun and fast-paced novel that fans of high-stakes fantasy heists are sure to enjoy." Genevieve Gornichec, national bestselling author of The Witch's Heart "Incredible worldbuilding takes Bal across realities, fast-paced action makes the story move quickly...Kelly writes a fantasy heist novel filled with interesting characters, a vivid world, and protagonists trying to find their way through." Library Journal Complex worldbuilding and fascinating characters propel the intricate plot to a deeply satisfying climax. Sword-and-sorcery fans wont be able to put down this gripping tale of female solidarity and triumph. Publishers Weekly(starred review) on The Seventh Queen Kellys plotlines fit together like an intricate puzzle, and the hints of romance and in-your-face betrayals keep the pages turning...A satisfying conclusion that showcases intriguing characters, epic worldbuilding, and all the political and personal scheming a reader could want. Library Journal on The Seventh Queen The satisfying conclusion to the story launched inThe Frozen Crownfeatures incisive prose, along with a plot that continues to defy fantasy tropes. BookPage on The Seventh Queen Filled with magic, war, and intrigue, this thrilling high fantasy questions how much a ruler should be willing to sacrifice for the sake of duty. Vivid worldbuilding, high stakes, and just a hint of romance propel the twisty plot to a cliffhanger finale. Readers will be on the edges of their seats as they await the next installment. Publishers Weekly(starred review) onThe Frozen Crown Kellys debut is a vivid epic fantasy of high political and personal stakes. Fans of Jennifer Esteps Crown of Shards series will find much to love in the first of a duology. Library Journal(starred review) (Debut of the Month, Jan 2021) onThe Frozen Crown

Author Bio

Greta K. Kelly is (probably) not a witch, death or otherwise, but she can still be summoned with offerings of too-beautiful-to-use journals and Butterfingers candy. She currently lives in Wisconsin with her husband EJ, daughter Lorelei and a cat who may, or may not, control the weather.