Friday, March 13, 2015

Friday Reads: The Orphan Queen by Jodi Meadows!!!

As the second entry for this week's Friday Reads I got a recent review that I absolutely devoured as soon as I could, and that I am eagerly awaiting a signed copy (I read my Kindle copy) of the book! It sucks that I cannot attend book events not only not often but nearly never, but it's fantastic that there are bookstores where I can get signed (and personalized!) copies!

This one counts towards my 105 Challenge and my 2015 release category!





The Orphan Queen (The Orphan Queen #1)The Orphan Queen by Jodi Meadows

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


It's no secret that I love Jodi Meadows and her books since I read Incarnate, so I was super excited to get my hands on a copy of Orphan Queen! I had wanted to read it on release night but I was at work so after a few things here and there, I couldn't read it till the 11th, but I just devoured it!!

Wil is a wonderful character! She's a princess in hiding, she steals to survive and to take care of her band of orphans that are working to get back their kingdom and her crown. She's a thief, a fighter, a warrior and a forger but has issues with her leadership. She also has a secret that would probably condemn her to death in a world where magic is forbidden.

Wil, Mel, Patrick and the rest of the Ospreys are what's left of the noble families of Aecor and after 10 years of hidding, they're ready to start the fight to recover their kingdom and throne. Wil & Mel infiltrate the palace and then Wil starts discovering some information that she didn't have and start asking questions that she isn't sure she'll like the answers to.

The world building is fantastic! We learn about the different kingdoms and their history and the history of the use of magic and the creating of the Wraith. There's the official story and information and then there are many mysteries and half truths that need scratching at before we get a better look at the bigger picture.

The kingdom of Aecor and The Indigo Kingdom were allies back in the day, until the magic and its use got between them, we discover quite a lot about the past and what ties them together. Wil believes on her parents values when it comes to magic and holds a lot of anger and resentment towards the royal family and infiltrating the palace makes her confront those memories and feelings.

I loved seeing Wil on her night escapades and her evolving  relationship with Black Knife, the masked vigilante that roams the city at night, fighting crime and Wraith and capturing magic users. I simply adored Black Knife! He's an impressive fighter and he finds Wil quite interesting, so they both start clashing to end up working together trying to make the lower levels of the city a safer place. Their banter is fantastic and the chemistry is quite palpable between them!

I did have my suspicions on the non-vigilante identity of Black Knife and I was right but it was still fantastic to see Black Knife reveal himself to Wil and then later on for him to realize who Wil really is! The romance is quite subtle and not prominent but still was fantastic and I loved how it changed both Wil & Black Knife for the better!

With the political manouvers, the spying, the infiltrating, the forging, the dancing (both literal and metaphorical) and the dangerous adventures that a future queen embarks on to deserve her throne... This was an utterly fantastic book, with wonderful characters and engrossing plot! The ending is an absolute bloody killer and I am left clutching my heart and very much Impatiently awaiting the release of book two... NEXT YEAR!! GAAAH!!

Very much deserved 5 stars to this one!!



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22 comments:

  1. I pretty much knew who Black Knife was immediately as well Pili, but like you said, it didn't detract from the story at all. I loved this one so much!!!! Damn that cliffhanger though! Brutal. Except I know she's going to fix it. I know it. Right? RIGHT?!!!! <3

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    1. YESSS!! I don't think I'll ever forgive Jodi if things are not okay after that ending!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH, CLIFFHANGERS ARE THE BANE OF MY EXISTENCE JENNY!

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  2. Wow! after this review I cannot wait to read this book! I still haven't read anything by Jodi, but I've heard amazing things about her writing.
    Wonderful review, Pili! And happy reading!

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    1. Lis!! This is absolutely amazing! And I love Jodi's books, I highly recommend them all!!

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  3. YESYESYESYESYESYESYES!!! I'm so glad you enjoyed this one as well, Pili! Meadows has really broken our hearts, at least for a year, eh? I cannot wait to read the novellas! And book two! AHHHH!!!! :D

    Awesome review, girl!

    Alyssa @ The Eater of Books!

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    1. YESSS!! Jodi was so damned cruel!! And yessss, we'll have the novellas while we wait for book two!!

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  4. Oh yes. <3 Sigh. This book was perfection :) I loved it so much. And I am so so happy that you loved this book too :D Gorgeous review Pili. <3 Thank you for sharing your thoughts ;) Fingers crossed the wait for book two will go by fast :D Either way, four novellas before that :D I CANNOT WAIT! <3

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    1. Yessss, I do hope that the wait for book 2 won't be too horrible... but the heartache!!
      Thank you sweetie!

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  5. I LOVED this one for sure. A great fantasy read and I cannot wait for the conclusion :)

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    1. Agreed! I need book 2 like yesterday!!
      Thank you for visiting the blog Elizabeth!

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  6. Ahhh I'm so glad you loved this one!!!!! It sounds epic and wonderful. I can't wait to read this awesome book. The characters and plot sound fantastic :D

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    1. YESSSS!! Rachel you really need to read this one, so AMAZING!
      Just prepare yourself for a cruel ending!!

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  7. I wasn't a fan of Incarnate but EVERYONEEEE seems to be adoring this one so I grabbed myself a copy (signed too!) AND I'M SO EXCITEDDDDDDD. AND UGH THAT ENDING. EVERYONE is scaring me with those warnings *sinks into despair* WHEN WILL MY COPY COMEEEEEEE.

    Fantastic review! :D

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    1. YAY for signed copies! I'm awaiting a signed copy in the mail too!
      I hope you'll love it Nikki!

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  8. Wow, I love the sound of this book! The world building, the political intrigue, action, and characters, I am totally putting this on my TBR if it isn't there already. Wonderful review Pili, sounds like you really enjoyed it!

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    1. YAY! Cannot wait to hear what you think once you read it, Jeann!

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  9. I NEEEDDDD TOOO REAAADDD THIS BOOOOKK NOOOOWWWW

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  10. I know a lot of people were looking forward to reading this book, so I am glad to see that you loved it as well! I know I am going to try it myself. The idea of a lovely main character and amazing world building has me hooked <3

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    1. I love Wil, she's an amazing main character! I hope you'll love it Olivia!

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  11. I NEED TO GET MY HANDS ON THIS SOON!
    The synopsis made me want it so bad, but you're review has made me desperate to grab a copy! I can't wait to discover more about Wil and what her secrets are. Oooh, Black Knife sounds intriguing! I can't wait to see if I can guess who he is too.
    Amazing review, Pili! :D

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    1. YES YES YES!! You need to read it totally ASAP!! I'm sure you're gonna love it, Sam!

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