The Summer Queen / Rochelle Hassan.

Title :

The Summer Queen

Author:

Format:

Books

Summary:

Aziza, Leo, and Tristan struggle to rebuild their lives amidst painful secrets, emotional and physical scars, and lingering mysteries, all while dealing with the arrival of the Summer Court, a group of Fair Folk who seek to reclaim something Leo is unwilling to part with, leading to a risky deal and a perilous journey, where winning against the Fair Folk comes at a cost.

Language:

English

Audience:

Ages 14-18. Roaring Brook Press.

ISBN - ISSN:

9781250822253

1250822254

Physical Description:

406 pages ; 22 cm.

Subject:

Witches -- Juvenile fiction.

Fairies -- Juvenile fiction.

Queens -- Juvenile fiction.

Kings and rulers -- Juvenile fiction.

Interpersonal relations -- Juvenile fiction.

Sexual minorities -- Juvenile fiction.

Witches -- Fiction.

Fairies -- Fiction.

Kings, queens, rulers, etc. -- Fiction.

Interpersonal relations -- Fiction.

LGBTQ+ people -- Fiction.

Series:

Buried and the bound trilogy ;

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The Summer Queen / Rochelle Hassan.

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Summary

This captivating sequel to The Buried and the Bound draws readers into the twisted and irresistible world of the Fair Folk--perfect for fans of The Cruel Prince and The Hazel Wood .

As a new coven, Aziza, Leo, and Tristan faced evil and triumphed. All that's left is to put their lives back together, a process complicated by the fallout from painful secrets, the emotional and physical scars they now carry, and the mysteries that still haunt them.

But with the approach of the solstice comes the arrival of strange new visitors to Blackthorn: the Summer Court, a nomadic community of Fair Folk from deep in Elphame. They've journeyed to the border between the human world and fairyland, far from their usual caravan route, to take back something that belongs to them--something Leo's not willing to lose.

Refusing to give up without a fight, he makes a risky deal with the Summer Court's princess and regent. The challenge she proposes sends Coven Blackthorn into the farthest, wildest reaches of Elphame.

But when you play games with the Fair Folk, even winning has a cost.

Author Notes

Rochelle Hassan grew up reading about dragons, quests, and unlikely heroes; now she writes about them, too. She is the author of the middle grade novel The Prince of Nowhere and The Buried and the Bound trilogy, a young adult fantasy series. She lives in New York.

Reviews (1)

Kirkus Review

A coven of three teens ventures into the fairy realm to save a loved one. In this follow-up to The Buried and the Bound (2023), hedgewitch Aziza, necromancer Tristan, and curse victim Leo have formed their own coven after defeating a hag in their small Massachusetts town. When Hazel, Leo's changeling sister, is called to Elphame to join the Fair Folk's Summer Court, the trio strikes a fraught bargain with the Folk to join the Wild Hunt in a bid to win her freedom. As the humans navigate their way among the tricky fae, they soon become entrenched in a deeper conspiracy. While trying to save Hazel, the group members wrestle with their own turmoil: Leo has the curse that's made him forget his true love, Aziza struggles to reconcile her past and her powers, and Tristan grapples with new summoning abilities and the ache of unrequited feelings. The book shifts in point of view among all three protagonists, creating a fantasy with intricate worldbuilding, deftly crafted multidimensional characters, and a slow-burn romance. Although this is the sophomore volume, it's a fine jumping-in point for those new to the series, thanks to generous recaps. The breathlessly tantalizing cliffhanger ending is sure to keep readers clamoring for the next installment. Tristan and Leo are white and queer; the previous volume established that Aziza is Lebanese American. A dark, atmospheric, and complex fantasy that leans into all the feels. (Fantasy. 14-18) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.