
The Hidden Queen
The Rodasia Chronicles, Book 1
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Jessica Mathison
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Janelle Garrett
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Secrets and betrayal. Fear and courage. Can one woman keep her nation from destruction? For fans of Francine Rivers, Lynn Austin, and Tamera Alexander.
Gwyneth Blacksman was content to live comfortably on her farm, but a long-held secret changed her life forever. Thrust into a role she didn't want or ask for, Gwen must face the facts. Will she step up and be who her people need her to be? Or will she wilt under the pressure of politics, schemes, and a looming war?
The emperor of Devin offers her a way to avoid the bloodshed that is sure to come, but his offer is disingenuous at best, a lie at worst. With her countrymen's lives on the line, Gwen must make a hard choice. Give in to the emperor's demand or stand against him and take Rodasia into a war they can't win?
As the problems keep mounting, she turns to the only two people who have stayed by her side through it all - Charles, the conflicted soldier who stirs up all sorts of feelings she would rather ignore, and Jakob, the excommunicated priest who challenges her assumptions about God.
Step into the Rodasia Chronicles where plots, betrayal, love, and faith are only the beginning for Gwen as she struggles to become the person she was meant to be.
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Exceeded my expectations
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Fairly easy listen.
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Good Read...
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Excellent story
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The narrator did well differentiating between characters (though a few of the voices were a little harder to listen to) and brought the story to life in an engaging way.
Overall, a very enjoyable listen!
*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this audiobook.*
An intriguing listen with great characters!
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I don’t like leaving stars less than three
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A beautiful story
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That being said, I did like the book more as I got further along! It was especially intriguing when I realized that the setting was almost a medieval version of the early church. Jacob was one of my favorite characters and I loved his interactions with Gwyn!
Overall, I’m glad I finished the book, but I’m not sure whether I will continue the series.
Was hoping for better
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Wonderful narrator!
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There is mystery and intrigue, as the queen tries to figure out how to stop the neighboring countries from invading. One of her ideas is to marry for an alliance - but is that morally right? And could she marry someone even though her heart leans a different direction?
I really enjoyed how the author intertwined the past and present. Janelle Garrett did a good job of putting the pieces from the past into the "present" timeline in a way that sheds light on what's going on but doesn't reveal too much too soon.
One of the other threads happening in this story had to do with an allegorical Jesus figure and the early church. One of Gwyn's friends is a believer in this faith, and he tells her more and more about God as the story progresses, though she doesn't understand him or his beliefs. Meanwhile, the religious authorities in her high counsel urge her to punish this believer and his followers. What will this queen do when her love for a person and her dawning understanding of his beliefs are pitted against and her unstable hold on her country?
I read this book in audio format, and I really enjoyed the narrator. Jessica Mathison did a good job with the different characters' voices and with the expressions.
I wish I could give you more detail on all that goes on, but I can't spoil it. But one thing's for sure, I definitely want to know what will happen next, and I am excited for the next book.
I received a complimentary copy of this audiobook from the author. I was not obligated or given compensation to review it, and what I have written is the truth.
Intriguing Christian Fantasy
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