Queen of Ruins

Jodi Gallegos

Dec 2020 · The High Crown Chronicles Book 2 · Clean Teen Publishing

About this ebook

While the war between the kingdoms grows, the long-forgotten gods are beginning to take notice. And one of them has been waiting for this moment for a very long time… 

Malory has survived betrayal, an assassination attempt, and the Battle of Allondale. But months later, with the Unified Kingdoms at war, she is a queen in name only. All she rules is in ruins and her enemies won’t stop until she and Jamis are dead and their lands claimed. 

Hidden deep in the forested Argralands, Malory—along with Jamis, Kennard, Katherine, Josef, and Isobel—has been systematically raiding the resources of Roarke and his allies. As Malory and Jamis work to bolster their troops so they can finally conquer their enemies, a new threat emerges that leaves all the kingdoms at risk. But ever-shifting alliances and a broken unification leave Malory questioning loyalties—even among those closest to her. Can Malory build her armies before a devastating loss brings her to the brink of her own ruin? 

Queen of the Ruins picks up seamlessly where The High Crown Chronicles left off and draws the reader more deeply into this world of stunning imagery, dynamic characters, and shifting political alliances. A blend of dark, vengeful tone and deeply emotional moments will draw readers through this action-packed novel and leave their hearts thundering until the final page.

The High Crown Chroniclesby Jodi Gallegos 

- The High Crown Chronicles, Book 1 (Now Available)

- Queen of Ruins, Book 2 (December 1, 2020)

- The Battle of Gods and Men (Summer of 2021)

Ratings and reviews

What turn on events! Though we're beginning to see more external forces are at play here, book one in some way alluded to this revelation. Like book 1 I was captivated and loved every character. Though I got mad at Mal sometimes, I understand her reaction to events and people around her. Will there be a book 3? I can't waiting to see what the gods have in store.

About the author

Jodi is a YA & romance writer, black belt, and registered nurse. She lives with her husband, three sons and an evolving herd of undisciplined animals in Colorado. She has a well-earned fear of bears, but tolerates the Teddy and Gummy variety. She has been obsessed with books, both reading and writing them, for most of her life and prefers the written word to having actual conversations. The most current projected completion date of her To Be Read book collection is May 17, 2176.