Description: "In Renthia, everything has a spirit: the willow tree with leaves that kiss the pond, the stream that feeds the river. But the spirits of the land want to rid it of all humans. The queen is the only woman who stands between the spirits and the end of humankind, and no matter how strong or good the queen is, the threat of danger always looms. And so, Daleina is one of the young women chosen and trained as heirs to the throne"--
Brief description:
Sarah Beth Durst is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Spellshop, as well as over twenty-five fantasy books for adults, teens, and kids, including the Queens of Renthia series, Drink Slay Love, and Spark. She has won an American Library Association Alex Award and a Mythopoeic Fantasy Award and has been a finalist for the Andre Norton Nebula Award three times. She lives in Stony Brook, New York, with her husband, her children, and her ill-mannered cat.
Review Quotes:
"Durst dives into adult fantasy with thrilling results." - Shelf Awareness
"Durst, an award-winning YA author (Vessel) and three-time Andre Norton Award finalist, presents a thrilling beginning to a sweeping series about searching for sovereignty and truth in order to save one's land." - Library Journal (starred review)
"Mythopoeic Award-winner Durst (Chasing Power) launches her Queens of Renthia series with a stellar and imaginative tale...In addition to a solid cast of characters and great political intrigue, Durst delivers some fascinating worldbuilding, and the spirits are malevolent, cunning, wild, and mysterious antagonists." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Wow, girl! What a great story! A truly wonderful fantasy novel which doubles as an allegory for our own earthly struggle between Man and Nature. Filled with fresh ideas and excitement, told with verve and heart. This book deserves a wide readership, and I think it will find one." - Terry Brooks, New York Times bestselling author of the Shannara series
"Thrilling--heartrending--enchanting--absolutely un-put-down-able!" - Tamora Pierce, New York Times bestselling author of Bloodhound
"The Queen of Blood is full of rich tension from the opening scene to the nail-biting finale." - Jeff Wheeler, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Kingfountain and Muirwood series
"Durst is an expert world-builder and has crafted an enthralling tale filled with an intriguing ensemble of characters." - Washington Post