Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Review: Queen of the Hollow Hills (Eagles and Crows #3) by Melanie Karsak @MelanieKarsak

Queen of the Hollow Hills

Eagles and Crows #3

by Melanie Karsak

Published: October 29, 202

Publisher: Clockpunk Press

Genre: Fantasy, Historical Romance, Fiction, Celtic History


Blurb:


From ancient henges to windswept mountains, dive into a world where pagan gods rule, powerful priestesses weave magic, and fierce Celtic tribes battle for dominance.
Britain, AD 38. Having defeated her enemies, Queen Cartimandua works swiftly to stabilize the north. But not all foes yield quietly. Unaware of the looming dangers beyond their shores and bolstered by formidable allies, factions of the Setantii plot rebellion.

Despite facing stubborn resistance, Queen Cartimandua endeavors to form an alliance to protect all northern tribes. Cartimandua finds an unlikely ally in deposed Prince Venutiux—much to his wife’s dismay. Even with King Eddin’s support, the task proves difficult. Darkness looms for them all, even if Cartimandua seems to be the only one who can see it.

Yet even amongst the chaos, a glimmer of hope persists. As Queen Cartimandua and King Consort Cormag chart their new life together, a bright future seems within reach. Blessings from Brigantia abound even amid the encroaching darkness. However, whispers from the little ones of the Hollow Hills imply that Cartimandua must wear a crown of talon and bone if she hopes to survive the darkness ahead.

Continue the 
Eagles and Crows series with the third installment, Queen of the Hollow Hills, by New York Times bestselling author Melanie Karsak.

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My Review:

Queen of the Hollow Hills is the third installment in Melanie Karsak’s Eagles and Crows series. I didn’t know what to expect when I began reading Queen of the Hollow Hills but what I found was nowhere close to what I may have imagined. No, it was way better than anything I could have imagined.

Queen of the Hollow Hills kept my emotions in turmoil from beginning to end. The action never stopped in more ways than one and kept the pages turning. I couldn’t believe all the things that Queen Cartimandua was having to deal with. How could so many things go so wrong or bad for one person? Queen Cartimandua was a good queen who did whatever was necessary to keep her people safe even if it meant she would suffer for it.

I can’t believe the loss Queen Cartimandua suffered in Queen of the Hollow Hills. I mean, to be given such beautiful gifts only to have them taken away from her so soon after. I don’t know how she dealt with everyday life but she did have a kingdom to run.

Not to mention the fact that they were having to prepare for war. The battles cost her even more. Being Queen is not an easy task. No being Queen is a hard task indeed, especially for Queen Cartimandua.

I enjoyed reading Queen Cartimandua even though it was sad and broke my heart. The action and the battles kept me racing to the end. I can’t wait to read more in the Eagles and Crows series.

I recommend Queen of the Hollow Hills to all historical fantasy readers! Grab a copy of Queen of the Hollow Hills today! 


Be sure to check out all the books in the Eagles and Crows Series


The Blackthorn Queen #1

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Amazon

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The Crow Queen #2

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Amazon

BookBub


Queen of the Hollow Hills #3

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