The Exiled Queen

Cinda William Chima has an amazing depth to her story telling. Her stories are not simple situations for everyday characters, yet it is everyday characters who are having to decide what to do. Each character stays true to form. Raisa, the runaway princess; Corporal Byrne, the captain and Raisa's protector; Han Alister, street lord turned wizard... etc.

This book takes place at Oden's Ford, a place of peace amidst warring nations. The most difficult part is traveling there, trying to avoid being recruited into the roaming armies. Once there, each student can learn their desired vocation. There is a soldier school, a engineering school, a temple school, a wizard school, and a couple others. Students can mingle or stay separate depending on their choice. Raisa, known as Rebecca Morley, needs to stay hidden while learning how to become a good strong leader. Han Alister, needs to learn magic, a power he did not know he had until recently. Unfortunately for both of them, other people decide to meddle with their lives causing them to take what could be drastic measures.

An amazing sequel to The Demon King. I can't wait for the next one.

Brown