Review: A Mystery Thriller that takes place in an Abstract, Magical World of Intrigue!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 24, 2012
Verba brought me into her web of intrigue from the beginning of the book.  Who is Tashtalon?  Is he a God?  Why would he devour a sleeping boy?  Did he really devour anyone or was that just a ploy for some other sinister goings on?  I needed answers, and I also needed to understand this world.  Not only was Gill's city ruled by men, women were not permitted to carry swords, could not take interest in politics, had to wait for a man to ask for their hand and it seemed were alive only to serve.Magic ruled this strange city and those who lived within it's boundaries either accepted the magical peace or were "Devoured by Tashtalon."  Stories and lore suggested that women were dis-empowered because it was believed they were the only ones who could defeat Tastalon.  How could a woman defeat a god?As the story progressed, Verba spun a web of intrigue that kept me interested to the last page.  I not only enjoyed reading Sword of Queens, I was disappointing when I finished.If you enjoy fantasy, thrillers, you may also enjoy:Jeremy Raybourne and The Mystical Gene (Book 1: Journey to The New Awakening)