The Queen of Sorrow: Book Three of The Queens of Renthia

(Paperback)

Available Formats

Publishing Details

Classifications

Physical Properties

Description

From the bestselling author ofThe Spellshopcomes the stunning conclusion to the Queens of Renthia epic fantasy trilogy of malevolent nature spirits, two queensa young woman and a dedicated mother, a world in chaos, and family found along the wayavailable in trade paperback for the first time.

Queen Daleina has yearned to bring peace and prosperity to her beloved forest homea hope that seemed doomed when neighboring forces invaded Aratay. Now, with the powerful Queen Naelin ruling by her side, Daleina believes that her dream of ushering in a new era can be realized, even in a land plagued by malevolent nature spirits who thirst for the end of human life.

And then Naelins children are kidnapped by spirits.

Nothing is more important to her than her family, and Naelin would rather watch the world burn than see her children harmed. Blaming the defeated Queen Merecot of Semo for the kidnapping, Naelin is ready to start a warand has the power to do it.

But Merecot has grander plans than a bloody battle with her southern neighbors. Taking the children is merely one step in a plot to change the future of all Renthia, either by ending the threat of spirits once and for all . . . or plunging the world into chaos.

Reviews

The Renthia trilogy stands old beliefs, and even old myths, on their heads. Ms. Durst has given us a refreshing, provocative and ultimately convincing remake of modern fantasy conventions. The wonder is that we ever saw things the other way round. Wall Street Journal The thrilling and sometimes melancholy finale of Dursts Queens of Renthia trilogy...The well-crafted denouement wraps up the entire adventure perfectly. Publishers Weekly (starred review) The Queens of Renthia series[...] concludes with an earth-shattering conflict between three determined queens, two countries, and a multitude of bloodthirsty spirits. Booklist (starred review) Durst is an expert world-builder and has crafted an enthralling tale filled with an intriguing ensemble of characters. Washington Post on The Queen of Blood Wow, girl! What a great story! A truly wonderful fantasy novel which doubles as an allegory for our own earthly struggle between Man and Nature. Filled with fresh ideas and excitement, told with verve and heart. This book deserves a wide readership, and I think it will find one. Terry Brooks, New York Times bestselling author, on The Queen of Blood Durst brings her lavish saga to an emotional and breathtaking end, as this eic tale continues to thrill and enchant until the very last page. RT Book Reviews The Queen of Sorrow is [...] filled with intricate battles, a lot of action, intriguing strategies, and an entertaining story. The amazing fantasy characters remain true to themselves. Washington Book Review I will gladly read any and all books she chooses to write about this wonderful, imaginative world. Highly recommended. Fantasy & Science Fiction The Queen of Sorrow is an excellent finale to the trilogy [...] The Queens of Renthiais a must-read of the genre. Highly Recommended. SFF World If youre looking for a high-fantasy series that has a very character-driven plot and will keep you interested and engaged, pick up these books! Theyre full of magic, mayhem, and emotion. Kid's BookBuzz

Author Bio

Sarah Beth Durst is the author of ten fantasy novels for adults, teens, and children, including The Lost, Vessel, and The Girl Who Could Not Dream. She was awarded the 2013 Mythopoeic Fantasy Award and has been a finalist for SFWA's Andre Norton Award three times. She is a graduate of Princeton University, where she spent four years studying English, writing about dragons, and wondering what the campus gargoyles would say if they could talk. Sarah lives in Stony Brook, New York, with her husband and children. Visit her at www.sarahbethdurst.com.