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Title: Forgotten Kingdom (The Lost Queen Trilogy #2)
Author: Signe Pike
Release Date: 9.15.20
Publisher: Atria
This second book in the Lost Queen trilogy was more action packed than the first with battles, allegiances, travel, adventures, and lots of new characters. Languoreth finally becomes queen at the age of 40 and while she may not feel a deep passion for her husband, they have come to a mutual understanding about their marriage. They have become political allies with a common interest of preserving the Old Ways while acknowledging they must show support for the new religion (Christianity) sweeping through their kingdom. Plus, those darn Angles keep pushing the boundaries of the kingdom and something must be done!
Who knew that I would be so interested in one of the bloodiest battles of early medieval Scottish history? Certainly not me! This series totally transported me. I found myself excited to get back to each of these 500+ page books everyday so that I could be whisked away to 6th century Scotland. My heart beat for Maelgwyn and broke for Angharad; I seethed in fury over Mungo, Gwergei, and Elufed's mother; and I was so impressed with Pike's character formation with Lailoken/Myrddin. In hindsight I guess I shouldn't be that surprised since I loved The Mists of Avalon and The Mabinogion Tetralogy.
The backstory and author's notes provided with each of these books was absolutely mind-boggling and beyond impressive. The sheer amount of time and research she has poured over is evident in this epic tale. Although this book was just released, I am really anticipating the final book. The countdown is on!
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