The Blacksmith Queen

By: G. A. Aiken

Narrated by: Mia Barron, Jason Culp

Length: 11 hrs and 3 mins

Publisher's summary

When a prophesy brings war to the Land of the Black Hills, Keeley Smythe must join forces with a clan of mountain warriors who are really centaurs in a thrilling new fantasy romance series from New York Times best-selling author G.A. Aiken. 

The Old King Is Dead

With the demise of the Old King, there's a prophesy that a queen will ascend to the throne of the Black Hills. Bad news for the king's sons, who are prepared to defend their birthright against all comers. But for blacksmith Keeley Smythe, war is great for business. Until it looks like the chosen queen will be Beatrix, her younger sister. Now it's all Keeley can do to protect her family from the enraged royals. 

Luckily, Keeley doesn't have to fight alone. Because thundering to her aid comes a clan of kilt-wearing mountain warriors called the Amichai. Not the most socially adept group, but soldiers have never bothered Keeley, and rough, gruff Caid, actually seems to respect her. A good thing because the fierce warrior will be by her side for a much longer ride than any prophesy ever envisioned.

©2019 G.A. Aiken (P)2019 Recorded Books

Pleasant surprise

I didn't have much hope for this book when i downloaded it. Just took a chance, and it paid off. Great book. I gave it a max rating and that does not occur often. I want high rating to truly reflect my enjoyment of the that particular audio experience.

Great dialogue and excellent story development

Well, I just finished listening to The Blacksmith Queen and I adored it! I have been sick for the last four days and every coherent moment that I had, I spent listening to this audiobook. I loved how the whole world that was created was presented to us without having it slow down the flow of the book. One thing that I always love about G.A. Aiken (Shelly Laureston) is that the dialogue makes me laugh out loud. The characters are entertaining and unique. This is the start of a wonderful series and I cannot wait to see how the Scarred Earth Saga develops. The only sad thing is having to wait for book 2. At least I have the next Badger Chronicles novel to look forward too!!

Worth the read!

I loved the characters in this book and the sarcastic humor. I can't wait for the next in this series!

Amazing story

I usually listen to audio books while running errands, doing chores, or working, but that was not the case here. I just couldn’t focus on anything but listening intently to this story!

LOVED ALL THE CHARACTERS!!

Centaurs , dragons , demon wolves, and beheadings! What more could you ask for? This book was delightful.

Interesting read and a lot of fun

This was a very fun listen. It is certainly unusual to think of a blacksmith being a queen, and the story leading up to that is everything and more than it could be. Very creative, great characters, and more to come as this is the first book in a series. If you’re looking for an entertaining and lighthearted listen, this is for you.

Brilliant

I really enjoyed this book and I didn't want it to end. There were all of the usual sword and sorcery tropes but they were twisted into something much more interesting. I can't wait for the next book.

Outstanding new series!

What a great start to a new, action packed, laugh out loud series! I'll be anxiously waiting for the next book!

Less Romance, More Fantasy Epic

Awesome characters, great story, but barely a dash of romance and the main male interest was possibly the least interesting character...but another great entry in the Aikenverse!

So needed this book!

G.A. Aiken's books always hit the spot! I needed thos to recover from Suzanne Wright's "Shiver" which was a big disappointment...And she's a great writer!! But thanks to G.A. Aiken's strong female character...that wimpy female character from Shiver was wiped out of my mind...The guys in this book or waaaay better then Blake the Jerk from shiver..who was such a let down...this book actually have likable men character...who are awesome! I sooo can't wait for the next book in this series...definitely worth the credit or money that you pay for it with