This is an auction for THE QUEEN OF THE TEARLING by Erika Johansen.

Amazon.com reviews:

“"At age nineteen Kelsea Glynn is coming out of hiding, Raised in secret by foster parents while her mother - the beautiful Queen Elyssa, as vain as she was stupid - mysteriously died after bankrupting the coffers and soul of her kingdom. For eighteen years the Tearling has been ruled by Kelsea's uncle, a puppet of the Red Queen. the sorceress-tyrant of neighboring Mortmesne. Today is Kelsea's nineteenth birthday. and the tattered remnants of her mother's guard have arrived at Kelsea's cottage to bring this young woman to reclaim her throne."

"FIVE STARS!! I absolutely loved this book. The gist of the story is this - Kelsea was raised in isolation by foster parents after the death of her mother, Queen Elyssa. Upon Kelsea's nineteenth birthday, she becomes Queen herself and has to make a perilous journey from her home to the castle where she is to rule and live for the rest of her life. There are many people who wish Kelsea dead, primarily her uncle, who is currently Regent and hopes to keep his hold on the throne, and secondarily the Red Queen, a sorceress and ruler of the kingdom Mortmesne, who years ago struck some kind of bargain with Kelsea's mother, the horrors of which Kelsea only learns upon her entrance to the castle. I have to warn readers that this is NOT a young adult book - this is firmly in the adult category as there are many deeply disturbing things that happen throughout. The themes are also very mature and probably best for older teens as opposed to the younger set. I am so looking forward to reading the second book in this series."

More very favourable reviews on Amazon.com.

Large format (trade) paperback 2014.

434 pages.

Very good condition.

The cost of shipping is $5.50.

There is of course no charge for shipping if you collect this book from my shop in Palmerston North following the auction.

Payment within seven days, please.