The Queen of the Tearling Series

Set in a distant future on a newly emerged continent, 'The Queen of the Tearling' series follows the journey of Kelsea Glynn, a young princess who is raised in exile with her foster parents. On her nineteenth birthday, Kelsea is called to reclaim her deceased mother's throne and restore justice in her crumbling kingdom of Tearling. As she travels towards her destiny, she is joined by the Queen’s Guard led by the devoted Lazarus, and is immediately faced with the brutal realities of her world. The malevolent and powerful Red Queen of the neighboring Mortmesne will stop at nothing to ensure Kelsea's failure, threatening her every step with war and dark magic. Despite her initial insecurities and lack of experience, Kelsea’s strength, intelligence, and mysterious magical sapphire give her the tools to confront her enemies and inspire her people. With rich world-building and a blend of adventure, magic, and character development, this series enchants readers and keeps them eagerly turning pages to see if Kelsea can protect her kingdom and become the ruler she was born to be.