The Queens Price, Anne Bishop
The Queens Price, Anne Bishop
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The Queen's Price

Author: Anne Bishop

Narrator: Gary Littman

Unabridged: 18 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 03/07/2023


Synopsis

Enter the dark and sensual realms of the Black Jewels in this sweeping story in the New York Times bestselling fantasy saga of three young women who must navigate life within the powerful SaDiablo family—and come to terms with Witch, the Queen who is still the heart and will of that family.

The Queen’s price is to stand against what you know is wrong. To stand and fight, no matter the cost to your court or to yourself. Especially to yourself.

Zoey, a young Queen-in-training at SaDiablo Hall, is wounded...and vulnerable to taunts and criticism. When an opportunity arises to befriend a stranger seeking sanctuary at the Hall, she puts herself and others in danger by ignoring Daemonar Yaslana’s warning to back off.  

Meanwhile, the witch Jillian’s family prepares for her Virgin Night, the rite of passage that assures a woman will retain her power and her Jewels. The trouble is Jillian secretly went through the ceremony already. Now she has to explain the omission of that detail to her powerful and lethal family.   And the High Lord of Hell’s daughter, Saetien, travels to Scelt to find out about Jaenelle Angelline’s sister—and perhaps to discover truths about herself.  

With some guidance from Witch, these three young women will learn when to yield because it is right—and when to take a stand, even if they must pay the Queen’s price.

About Anne Bishop

Born in 1955, Anne Bishop, an American fantasy writer, started her writing career by publishing short stories. She is best known for her award-winning novels, The Black Jewels Trilogy, Daughter of the Blood, Heir to the Shadows, and Queen of the Darkness. Bishop has also created The Tir Alainn Trilogy, and The Landscapes of Ephemera Series. She is currently residing in upstate New York and when she’s not working on The Others, her newest series, she enjoys gardening, reading and listening to music.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Heather

The thing about Witch purging the taint is that all the villains are gone. The juicy villains, the grown-ups you love to hate. What we're left with are (to use Bishop's favourite word) "bitchy" teenagers. In the old days Saetan would have crooned at them before the chapter cuts, and we'd have learne......more

Goodreads review by Robin

This review was originally posted on Books of My Heart Review copy was received from Purchased. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. The Queen's Price by Anne Bishop is the 12th book in The Black Jewels series.  The original trilogy of this series is st......more

Goodreads review by Wendy

Four and a half Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭑ The Queen's Price by Anne Bishop is the 12th book in her very popular The Black Jewels series, it can be read as a stand-alone, however, it’s best to read this series in order. Story Recap: The Queens Price follows Daemon and Surreal's daughter, Zoey as she comes of age and......more

Goodreads review by Aria

I don’t know why I’m still reading this series. The author cannot write women and doubly cannot write 3D villains or interesting conflict. Most characters have been assassinated. Daemon is going full steam ahead toward his very depressing end, all in the name of “true love.” And yet it’s like a bag......more


Quotes

"A fine continuation of the “Black Jewels” series, keeping the legacy alive with its tangled web of family and power. Bishop’s devoted fans will devour this, while readers of Nalini Singh and Ilona Andrews who enjoy high fantasy may want to start this series from the beginning."--Library Journal

Praise for the Black Jewels series

"Rich and fascinatingly different dark fantasy."--Locus

"The Black Jewels novels are seductive--once you start, you just cannot stop reading."--Romance Reviews Today

"Vividly painted . . . dramatic, erotic, hope-filled."--Lynn Flewelling

"A storyteller of stunning intensity, Ms. Bishop has a knack for appealing but complex characterization realized in a richly drawn, imaginative ambience."--Romantic Times

"Surges with spellcraft and engaging romance."--Publishers Weekly

"Vivid and sympathetic characters, a fascinating and fully realized magical system, lavish and sensuous descriptions, and interesting world building . . . many compelling and beautifully realized elements. A terrific read."--SF Site

"Intense . . . erotic, violent, and imaginative."--Nancy Kress

"Daemon, Lucivar, and Saetan ooze more sex appeal than any three fictional characters created in a very long time."--The Romance Reader