Queen of Coin and Whispers
by Helen Corcoran
Buy on AmazonWhen teenage queen Lia inherits her corrupt uncle's bankrupt kingdom, she brings a new spymaster into the fold...Xania, who takes the job to avenge her murdered father. Faced with dangerous plots and hidden enemies, can Lia and Xania learn to rely on each another, as they discover that all is not fair in love and treason? The throne means both power and duty, so they must decide what to sacrifice for their country- and for each other.
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"In my opinion, this series is one of the most underrated gems in high fantasy . Queen of Coin and Whispers is about Lia, a young and idealistic queen who inherits the struggling realm of Edar from her late uncle. At court, her path crosses with that of a vengeful noble named Xania, who becomes her spymaster. The political intrigue in this book is some of the best I’ve read, and the romance that unfolds between Xania and Lia is so tender and realistic, grounded in mutual love and respect. The sequel, Daughter of Winter and Twilight , follows their adopted daughter Emri as she confronts a goddess, Lady Winter."
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