The Born Queen
In The Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone, Greg Keyes has crafted a brilliant
saga of magic, adventure, and love set against a backdrop of clashing
empires and an ancient, reawakened evil. Now, with The Born Queen,
Keyes brings his epic to a masterly close, gathering the strands of
plot and character into a stunning climax that both completes and
transcends all that has gone before.
The
Briar King is dead, and the world itself follows him to ruin. Aspar
White, wounded and tired, must embark on one last quest to save the
forest and the people he loves, but he has little hope of success.
Anne
Dare at last sits on the throne of Crotheny, but for how long? The
Church, now led by the corrupt and powerful Marché Hespero, has
declared a holy war against her, giving the king of Hansa the pretext
he needs to unleash his vast might on the young queen and her unready
army.
But Hansa is the least of Anne’s worries. The Hellrune,
war seer of Hansa, strikes at her through vision and prophecy. The
Kept – last of the elder Skasloi lords – weaves his own dark webs. Anne’s
teacher and ally in the sedos world might also be her worst enemy, and
Anne’s own mounting strength compels her toward madness.
Surviving
these dangers and mastering her eldritch abilities are merely prelude
to the real struggle. There are many – some with power matching or even
exceeding Anne’s own – who are willing to kill in order to seize control.
For whoever sits upon the throne will have the ultimate command to
bring about the world’s salvation – or its apocalypse.
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Greg Keyes
Greg Keyes doesn’t just write fantasy—he builds mythologies that feel like they’ve existed for centuries. His worlds are intricate, his characters fierce with purpose, and his stories hum with the tension between ancient forces and deeply human choices. Whether he’s delving into dynastic battles in The Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone or breathing new life into beloved universes like Star Wars or The Elder Scrolls, Keyes brings a scholar’s mind and a storyteller’s soul to every page.
The Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone
The Kingdoms of Thorn and Bone consists of four books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
Reviews and Comments
I just finished reading The Born Queen. Before I write anything about this book, I must say that I like Greg Keyes' writing style and original fantasy stories very much. In my opinion The Born Queen is a great fantasy book for readers, who enjoy good and entertaining fantasy stories. This book is compelling and worth reading (especially if you like Greg Keyes as much as I do). The characters are interesting and there's enough depth to them. The Born Queen is one of the most enjoyable fantasy books I've read this year. I can recommend this book to all Keyes fans and fantasy lovers.