The High Crown Chronicles: Volume 1

Jodi Gallegos

Jan 2020 · The High Crown Chronicles Book 1 · Clean Teen Publishing

About this ebook

When a crown is at stake, blood will be shed…

The High Crown Chroniclesis cinematic storytelling at its best. With stunning imagery, dynamic characters, and a slow-burn romance, Jodi Gallegos has built a fantastical world. Coupled with a strong female heroine who’s both relatable and fierce, this seamlessly layered plot pours the foundation for an epic fantasy series that readers will devour before asking for more. 

Malory is bound by blood to ensure the High Crown is returned to her kingdom—be it the blood that runs through her veins or the blood spilled at her feet.

The eldest heir of the kingdom of Devlishire, Malory is destined to be the first reigning queen in a hundred years, though she’d prefer to spend her days sparring in the courtyard or reading tales of the long-forgotten gods rather than studying languages and royal lineage. But an upset in the balance of power between the Unified Kingdoms is about to disrupt peace in the land and promote unquenchable greed amongst its rulers. 

A jealous younger brother—and a salacious rumor—leaves Malory as a pawn in her father’s plot to overthrow the new ruling king. She’s forced to participate or risk the life of her best friend Esmond, a knight in the King’s Guard. Betrayed by her family, sent away from her home, and denied her birthright, Malory will navigate the courts of her new kingdom to protect it against any who threaten it—and her. Her journey will reawaken the warrior inside herself, and the gods who have lain dormant for a hundred years. 

The High Crown Chronicles is a young adult fantasy that embraces the spirit of betrayal, deception, and political intrigue that is at the core of Philippa Gregory novels, with the dark vengeance of George R.R. Martin. With heart-stopping action, relatable characters, and impeccable writing, the first novel in The High Crown Chroniclesby Jodi Gallegos is sure to leave readers hungry for more. 

The High Crown Chronicles by Jodi Gallegos 

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

- Queen Of The Ruins, Book 2 (December 1, 2020)

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

Readers who love action-packed young adult fantasy page turners like The Key by Jennifer Anne Davis and An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir will love The High Crown Chronicles by Jodi Gallegos.

Ratings and reviews

Not a bad story, good writing. knocked off two stars because the MC drive me nuts with foolishness, and because for someone supposedly trained her whole life for battle she spends an awful lot of time locked away while men handle the rest. she desperately wants to seem capable, but doesn't actually appear that way in each situation. That isn't to say the book is bad, the writing is excellent overall and the pace is good, it's just a huge pet peeve.

l couldn't put it down.The book may be written for YA readers but l am 72 and l loved it and will start #2 after l wake from my nap after being up all night reading this surprising book

strong female characters, little bit of romance, intrigue, betrayal what is not to love...except maybe breaking up what should be one book into many.

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.