The Invasion of the Tearling

In this riveting sequel to the national bestseller The Queen of the Tearling, the evil kingdom of Mortmesne invades the Tearling, with dire consequences for Kelsea and her realm.

With each passing day, Kelsea Glynn is growing into her new responsibilities as Queen of the Tearling. By stopping the shipments of slaves to the neighboring kingdom of Mortmesne, she crossed the Red Queen, a brutal ruler whose power derives from dark magic, who is sending her fearsome army into the Tearling to take what is hers. And nothing can stop the invasion.

But as the Mort army draws ever closer, Kelsea develops a mysterious connection to a time before the Crossing, and she finds herself relying on a strange and possibly dangerous ally: a woman named Lily, fighting for her life in a world where being female can feel like a crime. The fate of the Tearling --and that of Kelsea's own soul--may rest with Lily and her story, but Kelsea may not have enough time to find out.

In this dazzling sequel, Erika Johansen brings back favorite characters, including the Mace and the Red Queen, and introduces unforgettable new players, adding exciting layers to her multidimensional tale of magic, mystery, and a fierce young heroine.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Harper
Published: 06/09/2015
ISBN: 9780062290397
Pages: 528
Weight: 1.60lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.30w x 1.30d

Review Citations: Library Journal Prepub Alert 01/01/2015 pg. 70
Publishers Weekly 03/09/2015
Library Journal 03/15/2015 pg. 85
Booklist 04/01/2015 pg. 34
Kirkus Reviews 04/15/2015
Romantic Times 06/01/2015 pg. 57 - Excellent
Entertainment Weekly 05/15/2015 pg. 67
Entertainment Weekly 05/29/2015 pg. 84
Entertainment Weekly 06/12/2015 pg. 77
School Library Journal 12/01/2015 pg. 132
Entertainment Weekly 12/18/2015 pg. 100
Library Journal 01/01/2015

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 195292 / Invasion of the Tearling
Reading Level: 6.2 / Interest Level: Upper Grade / Point Value: 25