The Lost Queen

Powerful and well written. This is a fascinating story. It was so difficult to read. There is so much tragedy in this story I had to take a break from it and read something happy several times. I'm glad I read it but it was heavy.

4.5

This is a beautiful work of historical fiction about 6th century Scotland - one of the best books I've read in a long while. I strongly recommend it to anyone who likes family sagas, well-researched histories, and stories about love and loss. It brought a time period into focus that I hadn't been able to imagine before.

4.5/5 stars
I absolutely loved this!
As a lover of Arthurian legends, this was a wonderful and fresh take on the origins of Merlin and his twin sister. I highly recommend this novel.

This book sounded interesting to me, but I had no idea that I would love it sooo much!

This story follows Languoreth from child to forgotten Queen. Languoreth and her twin Lailoken were raised according to the Old Way. They knew from a young age that one of them would be Chosen as a Wisdom Keeper, and the other would rule their lands. Languoreth wanted so badly to be Chosen. Not only would she be following in her mother's footsteps, she also wouldn't be forced to marry someone for the good of her people.

Her wish did not come true. Lailoken was Chosen. Now she must prepare herself to be married off to whoever her father decides is the best match. With a new religion overtaking the Old Way, Languoreth knows it is all political. This new religion is home to a few fanatics that believe it is the only way and are willing to start a war to prove it.

Between Christanity, the Picts, and the Angles, Languoreth is surrounded by war. All she can do is try to make decisions that will keep those she loves safe.

I absolutely loved this book! I fell in love with the characters, I could picture the world, and the story itself kept me hooked through the whole book. I cannot wait for the next one!!

I received a copy from Net Galley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.