Jacs, now the rightful Queen of Frea, seems to be Queen in title alone. She scrambles to learn the customs and traditions of a Realm she had only read about in books. The Council of Four have her firmly under their thumb, and their ideas for the Queendom are oppressive and outdated. Their knowledge of her mother and Master Leschi's whereabouts is the only leverage they need to make the new Queen dance to their tune.
Jacs is determined to find those who were taken from her and do what's right for her Queendom. But in her search for answers, Jacs uncovers a much darker truth from the Queendom's past that will forever change its future.
I really enjoyed reading Jordan H Bartlett’s first book from their The Freans Chronicles series, Contest of Queens, and was excited to have the opportunity to read the second installment, Queen's Catacombs. I was far from being disappointed. Since this is part of a series, I advise to other readers to make sure to read the first book before beginning this one. The storyline would flow so much better for them and increase their enjoyment in reading it. It was wonderful catching up with the main character, Jacs, and seeing she is now Queen of Frea. I liked the mystery and suspense that she gets involved in to find the long held secrets of the Queendom. I was intrigued with the author’s imagination ability in bringing this story to life. This was quite the journey to go on with Jacs and she proves once again what a brave and courageous woman she is. I was entertained all throughout and had no issue wanting to keep turning the pages. I loved it.
I am giving Queen's Catacombs five stars. I highly recommend it for readers who are fans of the fantasy genres. I am hoping there will be a third addition to The Freans Chronicles series, as well as, seeing more releases from Jordan H Bartlett in the near future.
I received a paperback copy of Queen's Catacombs from the publisher, but was not required to write a review, nor a positive one. This review is one hundred percent is my own honest opinion.
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