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The Queen Trials

By: Penelope Wright
Narrated by: Penelope Wright
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What happens when The Hunger Games meets The Selection?

I never wanted to join the Queen Trials.

But I’m not a victim and never have been. When a peacekeeper attacks me in a mine shaft, I fight back and win.

Sort of. Because I made a mistake. I let him live.

He knows my name. He’ll come after me, and he’ll kill the only person I love: my sweet, clueless brother Shellor. Nobody escapes from Locality Fourteen. There was only one way out that would protect us both: Enter the Queen Trials and become a star.

Now, I’m plunged into a competition with dozens of gorgeous women from all over the kingdom. My fame shelters my brother. My beauty protects me. Or is it my luck? Every woman in the arena wants to capture King Ergondy’s attention, but he only has eyes for me. How long will it be before my luck runs out?

I never wanted to join The Queen Trials.

Now, I must win them.

©2022 Penelope Wright (P)2022 Penelope M. Wright Action & Adventure Dystopian Fantasy Fiction Science Fiction Royalty
Intriguing Plot • Unexpected Twists • Layered Storytelling • Emotional Resonance • Authentic Characters • Nice Voice
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She’s a great narrator but please drink more water or something. I know mouths dry as we speak but please take breaks and drink fluids.

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The story has an amazing plot and there are so many twists where you think you know what is going on and then boom you were so wrong. This is a must read if your into royal story lines or fantasy and magical stories!

Plot

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I certainly Hope the second book in this series is available soon, now I wait.

Great book

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I’ve followed this book on Kindle Vella and am so into the story I wanted to have it on audio for some hiking trips! Very fun series to follow and I’m excited to see what happens next!!

So entertaining!!

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Great characterization, interesting distopianish story plot, and leaves you on a cliff hanger. It’s such an easy listen. The author narrates which always makes me feel the characters more authentically. I couldn’t wait to get to the next book.

Strong female lead

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Loved listening to the story. Now to get other books to see how it all plays out. Well done!

Instantly hooked!!

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I Love your book. I'm hooked on this series. Although you have a very nice voice, it sounded like you were sucking on candy and I could here you swallowing which is very irritating. I will be reading the rest of this series.

Queen of books

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The Queen Trials is a sharp, emotionally resonant dystopian YA novel that deserves far more recognition. While it follows a familiar setup—young women competing in deadly trials broadcast as entertainment—Penelope Wright elevates the formula by maintaining the fun, escapist elements even as the story becomes more complex and layered.

I picked up this book expecting light "rags-to-riches" fantasy, and it delivers that thrill beautifully. The contrast between the protagonist's poverty and the capital's extravagant luxury creates a quietly provocative undercurrent that invites reflection without being preachy. You can engage with the social commentary or simply enjoy the entertaining story.

What makes this novel special is its protagonist's approach. In a world designed to strip contestants of their humanity through senseless, violent trials, she leads with empathy, kindness, and integrity rather than hardening herself. Unlike other dystopian heroines who discover solidarity through hardship, Wright's character begins with these traits—they're what carry her through the brutality.

The moral architecture reveals itself gradually across the series. Each book in the series adds layers about the king's motivations, the world beyond the walls, and the deeper consequences of the trials. What starts as escapist entertainment slowly unfolds into thoughtful commentary for those who want it.

This is a brutal, fast-paced novel that transforms familiar genre tropes into something more humane and interesting. I highly recommend it both for readers wanting pure entertainment and those seeking depth beneath the surface.
Also, Wright's audiobook narration is excellent, and her other books are equally compelling!

Absolutly Fabulous!

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The story is intriguing and I'm getting really into it...when I can ignore the readers constant mouth breathing, lip licking and obvious dry mouth issues, someone get her a glass of water! let's hope they don't use the same person for the entire series or I may have to switch to a hard copy and avoid the awful audio

worst voice actor ever

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the speaker needs to drink water before reading.. you can hear her swallow with is annoying

nothing exciting

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