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Synopsis
The Queen of the Dales, White Jenna, had three children: two boys of her body, Jemson and Corrie, and one daughter, the eldest, Scillia. Scillia was adopted by the Queen in the way of her people, the Warrior Priestesses of the Hames, and Scillia is the heir, destined to rule the Dales when Jenna dies. But the king of Garun-over-the-Sea, a nation that has been at war with the Dales for a generation, cannot believe that an adopted daughter could take precedence over a natural-born son. The Garuns will use every wile to convince Jemson, the eldest boy, to rebel against his mother and sister, and take the throne for his own, weakening the Dales and leaving the land open for a new Garun invasion.
Is The one-armed queen appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This YA fantasy features political intrigue and warfare between nations, with a focus on succession disputes and familial loyalty. Violence is present in the context of war and political conflict but not graphically detailed.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include war, political violence, and manipulation (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy the complex political maneuvering and family dynamics as rival nations clash over who should rule the Dales.