Content levels
Trigger warnings
Heroine archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
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Synopsis
When teenage queen Lia inherits her corrupt uncle's bankrupt kingdom, she brings a new spymaster into the fold...Xania, who takes the job to avenge her murdered father. Faced with dangerous plots and hidden enemies, can Lia and Xania learn to rely on each another, as they discover that all is not fair in love and treason? The throne means both power and duty, so they must decide what to sacrifice for their country- and for each other.
Is Queen of Coin and Whispers appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
A YA fantasy with political intrigue, court plots, and a slow-burn sapphic romance between a young queen and her spymaster. Contains references to murder and political violence but no graphic content.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, death of parent, and political violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy the suspenseful political maneuvering and the developing romance between two strong female leads navigating dangerous court politics.