The Blacksmith Queen by GA Aiken | BOOK REVIEW

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When a prophesy brings war to the Land of the Black Hills, Keeley Smythe must join forces with a clan of mountain warriors who are really centaurs in a thrilling new fantasy romance series from New York Times bestselling author G.A. Aiken. 
The Old King Is Dead

With the demise of the Old King, there’s a prophesy that a queen will ascend to the throne of the Black Hills. Bad news for the king’s sons, who are prepared to defend their birthright against all comers. But for blacksmith Keeley Smythe, war is great for business. Until it looks like the chosen queen will be Beatrix, her younger sister. Now it’s all Keeley can do to protect her family from the enraged royals. 
 
Luckily, Keeley doesn’t have to fight alone. Because thundering to her aid comes a clan of kilt-wearing mountain warriors called the Amichai. Not the most socially adept group, but soldiers have never bothered Keeley, and rough, gruff Caid, actually seems to respect her. A good thing because the fierce warrior will be by her side for a much longer ride than any prophesy ever envisioned …

The Blacksmith Queen is the FIRST book in a brand new series. And I was elated when I realized that EVERYTHING I loved about the Dragon Kin series was incorporated into this new series. Besides a new beginning, the book had everything that makes a GA AIKEN book fun and entertaining.

The Blacksmith Queen by GA Aiken | BOOK REVIEW

BOOK REVIEW

MY THOUGHTS

Everything I love and adore about this author’s books was in this book.

The awesome and rambunctious characters. The over the top family dynamic that makes me crack up. The action. And the strong women that really are at the center of it all. The guys that can not stop but fall in love with these women, including their crazy antics – this book had it ALL – and I was in heaven!

I’m so damn happy that the author started this new series. I have no idea what the next book is about, I hope it’s still about Keely and Caid because their journey, at least Keely’s, has barley started BUT I also can see so many future books about the other characters, especially the women.

The cast was amazing, very similar to Dragon Kin which will delight the fans.

There are still many secrets to uncover, and I mean not only plots but also backstories of many of the characters. The author built an incredibly entertaining and promising cast around Keely, and the possibilities are endless.

Even better, the world of the Scarred Earth Saga plays in the same world as Dragon Kin, and I’m a bit excited about the possible cameos.

I thought Keely and Annwyl the Bloody, had a wee bit in common, which was actually something that delighted me, since Annwyl is one of my most favorite kick-ass heroines. Like I said – this book made me very happy.

So, long story short, if you love fantasy, strong but also at times crazy heroines, witty dialogues, and lots of action, you’ll enjoy this story for sure. You’ll get sucked into a fabulous and rambunctious fantasy tale with centaurs, dragons, dwarves and elves. It’s bloody and gory at times, but boy it’s also entertaining – from start to finish.

FOUR AND A HALF STARS

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I received a copy of this book from Kensington for free.
My opinions have not been influenced by the publisher or the author.

The Blacksmith Queen by GA Aiken | BOOK REVIEW