The Other Queen

By Damilola Awe

"Epic Fantasy Thriller done right..." - Ray Anyasi
"Solid five star... worthy of any praise it gets." - Geek Digest
Aldor, the economic heart of the Six Kingdoms, is thrown into chaos when Abhunka rebels strike with ruthless precision. King Kuar of the House of Bruu is trapped outside his own walls, cut off from his family as the rebels tighten their siege around the capital. With no path home and no army at his back, he makes a perilous choice: seek refuge in the southern kingdom of Alamagu, ruled by the enigmatic and widowed Queen Kiduni-a woman whose past with Kuar is as dangerous as the war now consuming his lands.
Inside the besieged city, Queen Sarina must hold Aldor together alone. Pressured by the political might of Manhui and surrounded by enemies, she forges uneasy alliances and makes sacrifices that will reshape her kingdom-and herself. Every compromise strengthens her rule, but also draws her deeper into a web of power she never sought.
In Alamagu, Queen Kiduni sees opportunity in Kuar's desperation. She offers him sanctuary, but her ambitions reach far beyond her borders. With Aldor vulnerable and Manhui's dominance ripe for challenge, she intends to use Kuar as the spark that ignites a new order. Yet she underestimates the quiet steel of Queen Sarina, whose resolve under siege may prove the deadliest force of all.
As rival queens manoeuvre in the shadows and a displaced king fights to reclaim his throne, the balance of power across the Six Kingdoms tilts toward war. Loyalties will fracture, old wounds will reopen, and the fate of Aldor will be decided not only by armies-but by the cunning of those who dare to rule.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1918193088
• ISBN13: 9781918193084
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Rayany Publishing
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.0" x 8.0"