“ The Invasion of the Tearling glides over the sophomore slump, carrying the series upward with it. “Gritty, gruesome, and enthrallingly magical fantasy.” - Booklist It’s satisfying while leaving readers desperate for the next volume.” - Library Journal (starred review) “A bold storytelling choice makes this so much more fascinating than just a saga of warring kingdoms. A thrilling sequel.” - Entertainment Weekly, The 10 Must-Reads of Summer “Get caught up with Kelsea, a heroine so badass, Emma Watson’s already signed up to play her.” - Cosmopolitan If you missed last year’s The Queen of the Tearling, run, don’t walk, to get it.” - Entertainment Weekly In this dazzling sequel, Erika Johansen brings back favorite characters, including the Mace and the Red Queen, and introduces unforgettable new players, adding exciting layers to her multidimensional tale of magic, mystery, and a fierce young heroine. The fate of the Tearling -and that of Kelsea’s own soul-may rest with Lily and her story, but Kelsea may not have enough time to find out. And nothing can stop the invasion.īut as the Mort army draws ever closer, Kelsea develops a mysterious connection to a time before the Crossing, and she finds herself relying on a strange and possibly dangerous ally: a woman named Lily, fighting for her life in a world where being female can feel like a crime.

By stopping the shipments of slaves to the neighboring kingdom of Mortmesne, she crossed the Red Queen, a brutal ruler whose power derives from dark magic, who is sending her fearsome army into the Tearling to take what is hers. With each passing day, Kelsea Glynn is growing into her new responsibilities as Queen of the Tearling. In this riveting sequel to the national bestseller The Queen of the Tearling, the evil kingdom of Mortmesne invades the Tearling, with dire consequences for Kelsea and her realm.

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