Title: Blood Queen
Author: Connie Suttle
First published December 12, 2011
263 pages
Rating: 4.1
Overview
As Copper Ra’Ak continue to ravage Veshtul, Lissa finds herself transported 300 years into the future to save the High Demon world and the Saa Thalarr. But her mission doesn’t end there.
The fate of all worlds now rests on her shoulders, and she must fight alongside Dragons, Gryphons, and giant birds to protect the balance and ensure survival. With danger at every turn and unexpected allies, Lissa must rise to the challenge and become the Blood Queen.
About the Author
Connie Suttle, a resident of Oklahoma, shares her home with her husband and three furry feline friends. She’s a skilled artist with a Master of Fine Arts degree in film production and animation.
Prior to managing a bookstore, Connie taught university courses. Nowadays, she devotes her time to writing and editing, always thinking ahead to her next literary project.
Editoral Review
Blood Queen by Connie Suttle is a thrilling and engaging fantasy novel that was first published on December 12, 2011. As an author, Connie Suttle has established herself as a master of the fantasy genre, with Blood Queen serving as a testament to her literary prowess.
The novel is set in a world of vampires, werewolves, and other supernatural creatures. It follows Lissa, a young vampire who is struggling to find her place in a world where she is constantly being hunted by humans.
Despite the danger, Lissa is determined to lead her people to safety and create a peaceful coexistence between humans and supernatural beings. One of the strengths of Blood Queen is its world-building.
Suttle expertly creates a rich and immersive world that is filled with intricate details and fascinating creatures. The world is so vividly realized that it is easy to get lost in the book’s universe and become fully invested in the story.
Another notable strength of Blood Queen is the character development. Lissa, in particular, is a well-crafted character whose journey is both compelling and relatable.
She is a strong and determined protagonist whose struggles are both heartbreaking and inspiring. The supporting characters are also well-rounded and add depth to the story.
The pacing of Blood Queen is well-balanced, with the author expertly using tension and suspense to keep the reader engaged. The plot is structured in a way that keeps the story moving forward and never feels stagnant.
On the downside, one of the limitations of Blood Queen is its reliance on familiar fantasy trappings. While Suttle brings her own unique spin to the genre, the basic set-up of the story may feel overly familiar to readers who are well-versed in fantasy literature.
Despite this minor issue, Blood Queen is a well-crafted and engaging novel that is sure to appeal to fans of the fantasy genre. It is a story of survival, perseverance, and hope that is told with skill and precision.
In conclusion, if you’re looking for an exciting and well-written example of fantasy literature, then Blood Queen by Connie Suttle is definitely worth reading. Its compelling characters, immersive world-building, and suspenseful plot make it a standout work of fantasy fiction.
The Washington Post gives it a well-deserved rating of four stars.
