Contest of Queens, Jordan H. Bartlett
Contest of Queens, Jordan H. Bartlett
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Contest of Queens

Author: Jordan H. Bartlett

Series: Frean Chronicles #1

Narrator: Karissa Vacker

Unabridged: 12 hr 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Baker & Taylor

Published: 10/07/2025

Synopsis

In a Queendom divided, can one girl unite the realms?Jacs, an inventor’s apprentice from the Lower Realm, has only ever dreamed of what the land among the clouds holds. That is until she finds a letter from Connor, an Upperite boy hoping to learn more about the land below. Little does Jacs know, Connor is actually Prince Cornelius of the Queendom of Frea. With wooden boats and hot air balloons, the two begin a secret correspondence. But their friendship is divided by a heavily-guarded bridge and an inescapable prejudice.The strength of their bond was thought to transcend distance and time, but when the royal family visits the Lower Realm, the Queendom’s feud is reignited.To save her people, Jacs must infiltrate the Upper Realm and earn her place to compete in the Contest of Queens. In a story about friendship, love, bravery, and defying gravity, Jacs will strive to prove that a Queendom is strongest when united.

About Karissa Vacker

Karissa Vacker is a multiple AudioFile Earphones Award–winning audiobook narrator and actress. After graduating with a BFA in acting from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, she performed in regional theaters across the country before moving to Los Angeles. She has guest starred in network television shows and films and continues to work on screen and stage. Her audiobook credits include romance, young adult fiction, and mystery thrillers.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Inés on August 22, 2022

I absolutely loved reading this book. Jacs is such a great character, i love her. Feminism is a big part of this book, the land is ruled by women. There are women who are knights and the Queen rules instead of a king. The ending has left me wanting more,......more

Goodreads review by Amanda on November 30, 2021

Fantastic story but with one major flaw. This epic fairy tale involves 2 teens communicating by sending letters in creative ways between the upper and lower realms of their land. Jacs is in the lower realm and life has always been harder there. It becomes worse after tragedy strikes while the royal......more

Goodreads review by Sanjasbestshelf on December 16, 2021

I am so in love with this book!! Definitely a 5 star read! This is a wonderful feminist take on Kingdoms, or Queendoms as is more relevant in this book. This book explores prejudiced against people, simply based on where they were born, and turns around sexist stereotypes. The underlying messages in......more

Goodreads review by Sam on December 20, 2021

Absolutely adored this! It’s beautifully written and Jacs is one of the most likable characters I’ve read in a long time. She’s sharp as a tack and so genuine it’s impossible to not cheer for her as she fights for a better life for her people. The author tackles some important social issues here, but......more

Goodreads review by Dana on October 29, 2021

I really enjoyed this book! It evoked an atmosphere of innocent whimsy, without being too childish. This book could easily be sold as middle grade, in addition to young adult. Jacs is a lovable main character from start to finish, and Connor is well depicted as both loyal and fallible. My favorite p......more

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