The Queen of Raiders

The Nine Realms, Book 2

By: Sarah Kozloff

Narrated by: Imogen Church

Sarah Kozloff, author of A Queen in Hiding, continues the breathtaking and cinematic epic fantasy series The Nine Realms with book two, The Queen of Raiders, and all four books will be published within a month of each other, so you can binge your favorite new fantasy series.

The soliders of Oromondo have invaded the Free States, leaving a wake of misery and death. Thalen, a young scholar, survives and gathers a small cadre of guerilla fighters for a one-way mission into the heart of an enemy land.

Unconsciously guided by the elemental Spirits of Ennea Mon, Cerulia is drawn to the Land of the Fire Mountains to join Thelan's Raiders, where she will learn the price of war.

The Nine Realms Series
#1 A Queen in Hiding
#2 The Queen of Raiders

A Macmillan Audio production from Tor Books

©2020 Sarah Kozloff (P)2020 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

“Kozloff is clearly laying the groundwork for something good”—Kirkus

Second better than the first

It took me most of the first book to grasp characters and plot; second book was so good, I finished listening in 24 hrs! It also took me some time to like the narrator but she has grown on me like so many of the characters!

Truly amazing

Even better than the first book! The narration is perfect and doesn’t need the change in speed that the first did. The story is a joyous and sorrowful adventure.

Cannot get enough!!!

This adventure has not disappointed , as character,world and story development keeps you from putting down the book. Cant wait to see what happens next.

Great second book

I purchased this book after reading several good reviews. I am glad I started this series. The action is a bit slow, but the character development and world building has been excellent. Lots of intrigue and politics. I just finished the second book and know I will continue to binge listen to the end of the story. The narrator's voice can be a bit irritating (particularly with male voices, but overall she does justice to the story.

Power at What Cost? The Tragedy of War…

This 2nd volume has a better pace than the first book. Cerulia has several aliases that change quickly, so you have to listen.
Thalen uses his strong talents of logic to guide a group of equally talented and very courageous people into Oro land to attempt to draw the invading armies out of Sutterdam and the free states. He has many unknown and known supporters, who all do their part to bring down the powerful Oro armies and the Magi. Cerulia as Skylark finds and joins Thalen’s Raiders. Her ability to communicate with animals is the Raider’s secret weapon.
The action for the last 10 chapters is quick, and a bit overwhelming at times. The end leaves you wondering….and if you are as invested in the characters as I am, you will definitely want to listen to the next book.

The narration is excellent! The voices are easily distinguishable, and the characters are read with much emotion. This would be an excellent mini-series!