A review by itgirl
The Traitor Queen by Danielle L. Jensen

adventurous challenging emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

The last 2 chapters are my problem again. That's the only argument that I have. It's still pretty good, I cried thrice. The plot and the politics, absolutely nailed it. Didn't predict shit other than the ending. 

“Or maybe you put all of this behind you and come find me. Make a life for yourself somewhere that isn’t burdened by politics and violence. Move on with someone who will put you first.”
  And as illogical as it was, what Sarhina described was not what she wanted. It was not who she was

Lara went through a ton of shit throughout both books and I honestly pity her. Lara's whole timeline was all traumatic events and the one time she found peace was with Aren. Thus explains why she was uncomfortable choosing Sarina's ideas and kept chasing Aren—who is now in risk of brain aneurysm from the amount of stress. 


I'm absolutely excited for Keris. Hate him for doing Ithicana dirty, but like that's my type