“I want to have the heart and mind of a queen,” she whispered. “I want it more than anything. But I’m only pretending. I can’t find the feeling of it inside me.” Fire considered her quietly. You want me to look for it inside you. “I just want to know,” Bitterblue said. “If it’s there, it would be a great comfort for me to know.” Fire said, I can tell you already that it’s there. “Really?” Bitterblue whispered. Queen Bitterblue, Fire said, shall I share with you the feeling of your own strength?”
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Bitterblue
In this fantasy novel, Bitterblue, the young queen of Monsea, grapples with the aftermath of her father's reign of terror. She seeks to rebuild her kingdom and restore justice, all while dealing with the secrets and lies that have long been buried within her court. more
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