I absolutely LOVED this book and cannot wait for the next in the series! I was apprehensive at first because it is fairly long and I hadn't read anything by Terina Adams up to this point, but I was pleasantly surprised. The world building was so well done and the characters well-developed. The ending really took me by surprise and made me love the story even more. The author really outdid herself with this one, and I can't wait to see what she delivers for the rest of the series.

Thank you NetGalley and Terina Adams for the ARC!

The Unbroken Queen - A Fantasy Romance with Intrigue and Magic

In Terina Adamssoo's "The Unbroken Queen," readers are transported to a world rife with political intrigue, forbidden love, and magical prowess reminiscent of Game of Thrones. Set against the backdrop of warring factions vying for the coveted Bone Throne, this tale weaves together elements of fantasy and romance in a gripping narrative that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment.

At its core, "The Unbroken Queen" follows the tumultuous journey of Tressya, a formidable princess with a mysterious connection to death, and Tamas, the enigmatic leader of the Razohan clan. As Tressya finds herself thrust into the heart of southern politics, bound by an arranged marriage, she becomes entangled in a web of deception and betrayal. Meanwhile, sparks fly between Tressya and Tamas, despite their opposing allegiances, leading to a forbidden romance fraught with tension and passion.

While the premise of the book is undeniably compelling, some readers may find themselves grappling with certain aspects of the story. The narrative occasionally feels crowded, with plot holes that detract from the overall cohesion. Additionally, character development may leave something to be desired, as protagonists sometimes act out of character, causing confusion for readers.

However, despite these shortcomings, "The Unbroken Queen" offers a tantalizing glimpse into a richly imagined world, populated by a diverse cast of characters. From the strong-willed Tressya to the charismatic Tamas, each character adds depth and complexity to the unfolding drama. Moreover, the inclusion of unique magical elements and intricate world-building serves to further immerse readers in the story's fantastical realm.

Overall, "The Unbroken Queen" is a captivating read that combines elements of fantasy and romance to great effect. With its intriguing premise, compelling characters, and pulse-pounding action, this book is sure to leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment in the series. So, if you're in search of a fantasy adventure brimming with political intrigue, forbidden love, and magical intrigue, look no further than "The Unbroken Queen."

I really liked the blurb, so I was intrigued to read this book. The beginning, not gonna lie, was very hard to read. The author dives right in with all these names of kings and species, it was very confusing to piece through. So much so, I needed to reread sentences a lot. The beginning was rough but I think the writer definitely redeemed herself through the rest of the book. I did like Tressya as the heroine, she has always been looked down on because she isn't pretty and is a bastard. She attempts to overcome all these shortcoming that are no fault of her own by being a loyal disciple to the society she is a part of. Then comes Tamas, a long lost heir to the bone throne, not really sure what that is but he is trying to over throw the kingdom of which Tressya is trying to marry into. Her fate keeps changing, despite her determination to stick to her mission. The story leaves on a huge cliffhanger, which I have to read now. I received an ARC through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

4.5 ⭐️ and 1.5🌶️
The Unbroken Queen by Terina Adams is a fantasy, enemies to lovers, magic-filled story filled with action, romance, and struggles of power (royals, assassins, and more).

I received this book as an electronic arc. Please note that it has no influence on my rating and opinions!

There are a few reasons I am rating this book 4.5/5 stars. To begin, it did take me a few chapters to really get into the book. But once I was into it, I couldn’t put it down! The first couple chapters were filled to the brim with a lot of new information and world building like character names, species, lands, powers, etc all being introduced rapidly which took a while for me to process and understand. However, I eventually was able to understand it all which helped the story flow better for me. There are a few things that I would have liked to see a little more fine tuned in the story, however the last 50% of the book ultimately made up for anything lacking in my opinion. I typically rate books on how much I enjoyed reading them, and I thoroughly enjoyed this book!

There were many twists and turns in this book that I didn’t expect and that didn’t follow the same basic plot that other fantasy’s I’ve read had- which was great. I enjoyed not being able to predict everything that would happen. The last few chapters of the book have really stuck with me and I absolutely cannot wait to read the next book!

If anybody is curious about spice level, this book only has only a couple spicer scenes and isn’t the main focus of the book. The first chapter started with some spice which lead me to believe this possibly may be quite a spicy story, however that did not hold true. All of the tension and build up is definitely worth it for this story and I am glad it was much more plot driven than spice driven. With that said, I think this holds true to the New Adult rating and not suitable for YA readers. :)

Overall, despite the few areas that may lack, I 100% enjoyed reading this book! I definitely recommend it to anybody considering it or who needs a new enemies to lovers/ fantasy story! I absolutely cannot wait to read book two- I need it asap! :))

3.5 stars but rounded up to 4 for Andriet and Daelon!

Firstly, thank you to NetGalley for this ARC copy in exchange for my review.

Once I got past the innuendo that is the Bone Throne (I definitely struggled to keep a straight face whenever I read that), I did enjoy The Unbroken Queen.

I didn’t mind Tressya, she was a pretty standard main character. Tamas was a good male lead in his devotion and the ‘he falls first’ trope. They worked well as enemies to lovers and I liked the times they found common goals to work together. I really liked how things played out between them at the end.

The side characters are the strongest element to the book, each one differs well and has their own believable motivations. I was very invested in both Andriet and Daelon and their story. I loved Princess Cirra. It’s so rare to find likeable female characters who don’t immediately hate each other for no reason other than to be bitches, and I loved how sweet and innocent she was. Radnisa was the perfect character to hate, and the spirits were fun too – I liked their comedic additions.

There was some slow pacing at times, and the first few chapters seemed to throw lots of new names and information out there which was hard to retain at the start. I was able to pick up the gist later on though, and I am glad I pushed past the slow burn because the last 20% of the book was really good.

The descriptive writing style was beautiful and elegant despite there being lots of grammatical mistakes and typos, but overall I enjoyed the story.

Thank you to NetGalley and Terina Adams for allowing me access to this e-arc in exchange for an honest review. I’m sorry, I get very honest in this review 🙈

2.5 stars but rounded up to 3 ⭐️ This book had some really interesting magic and political concepts that showed initial promise- think female assassins, kingdoms, mythical creatures and paranormal entities. There was a sprinkle of spice at the beginning and end (though with a series titled ‘the bone throne’ you might expect more lol), and an attempt at an enemies to lovers romance. I enjoyed the dual POV but felt we still missed the opportunity to get to know either of the characters very well.

The plot was very ambitious and I got a bit lost and found it hard to keep track of what was happening and why. I would have preferred if the book attempted to cover less and instead focused more on really fleshing out the world building, politics, magic system, characters and relationships. The plot and characters felt disjointed often and at times I felt like I was trying to read multiple books at once.

The romance felt forced and clumsy. There is limited tension or chemistry between the characters then they suddenly decide they’re in love at the end after some fairly bland encounters with each other through the book. Ultimately, because I felt so disconnected to the characters I wasn’t invested in what happened to any of them.

I really enjoyed this story. I appreciate how we jump into action right away instead of info dumping like a lot of fantasy books tend to do. The information was given as it needed to be and it worked well. I enjoyed the setting, the characters, and the plot! This was a great fantasy!

Thank you to NetGalley and Terina Adams for a free ARC of this book in exchange for my review.

This book has a really interesting premise - Tressya, an illegitimate child of a king, has been raised in his castle by a secret society of women called the Sistern. She has been trained in combat, discipline, and loyalty to the society and its leader, the Mother. She is then sent to a foreign kingdom to marry the heir to a powerful throne, unsure why the Mother chose her for the task. There is a plot to overthrow the king and kill his family, and Tressya finds herself in the middle of this coup, trying to sustain her loyalty to the Sistern and the throne while being enthralled by the enemy. There is unique magic in the kingdom and interesting beasts/beings that Tressya learns about.

While the story itself was interesting, I will admit that I was disappointed in the writing. I often found myself confused about who was talking because of the way the dialogue was written and formatted. The dialogue often felt out of place and unrealistic. I also ran into so many spelling issues and typos, like using the incorrect you're/your, pale/pail, etc. Lastly, I found Tressya's character to be disappointing - she is supposed to be strong and tough, raised since birth to be a member of the Sistern. But time and time again, she is overpowered or saved by a man. I have no issue with a man helping or saving a woman, but it was constant and made Tressya seem weak when she isn't supposed to be.

Ultimately, the story is very interesting and the magic system is unique. If you are interested in a unique enemies to lovers story, it might still be worth a read for you

It all comes down to The Bone Throne and who is powerful enough to claim it. Forgotten bloodlines, secret orders, and royalty. Who will triumph?

This book wasn't for me but it might be for you. Here are a few reasons to pick it up.
-Enemies to Lovers (who are bound together)
-Assassins and Secret Orders
-Spirit Magic
-Shape Shifters
-Royal Intrigue
-Arranged Marriages & Forbidden Feelings

The Unbroken Queen ultimately did not work for me for a few reasons. I felt the worldbuilding was lacking and the plot never quite found its footing. It was like the main characters were almost wandering aimlessly from one event to the other, despite claiming to have a plan.

I enjoyed reading The Unbroken Queen. There were a few sentences that I felt could have mistakes that I'll include at the end. The premise of the book was new and refreshing and I will likely finish the series to see how it continues.

I loved reading about the Sistern, and the history that was created for the various kingdoms. The book had an enemy to lovers and he falls first tropes; those always get me.

I did struggle to fall into the book in the first two chapters. This was primarily due to the constant introduction of new characters. It just made it very hard to focus on the story when I was trying to remember everyone being introduced. A couple of times I felt disjointed when the POV switched from Tamas to Tressya but for the most those felt natural.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity and read and review you’re arc copy.

In Chapter 3 the sentence "What the mother had down to me" - I thought down may have meant to be done. Also in chapter 3 "The thought stalled me steps from the doors" - I thought me may have meant to be my. On the same page, there is also the sentence "Filled with a defense for Carlin, I strode forward, forcing the guards to scurry open the doors, and came to a sudden" - this sentence ends abruptly. In chapter 17 the sentence "I smirked at his sound of disgust" - This sentence sounds as though it is referring to Tressya and I thought his should be her. The last thing I found was in chapter 17 - "And I didn't mean to say that allowed" - this sentence didn't make sense but I thought allowed may supposed to be aloud?

Title: The Unbroken Queen By Terina Adams (The Bone Throne Book 1)

Release Date: April,22nd 2024

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Stars

The Unbroken Queen by Terina Adams is a mesmerizing tale of power, intrigue, and duty. Set in a world where loyalty is tested and secrets lurk in every corner.

As an illegitimate princess betrothed to the crown prince of the House of Tannard, Tressya navigates a world of duty and intrigue. Beneath her royal facade, she is a disciple of the formidable Sistern of Silence, skilled in the death arts inherited from her father's lineage. However, upon arriving in Tarragona to meet her betrothed, she uncovers manipulation by the Mother of the Sistern, leading her to question her role in impending conflict.
With the northern realm's thirst for power growing and a Razohan leader seeking to reclaim the southern throne, she must delve into the secrets of the Sistern to awaken her dormant powers. In a world of treachery, she must choose between loyalty to her betrothed and protecting the delicate balance of power, even if it means facing her persistent adversary.

A captivating read with excellent world-building. From start to finish, the story is easy to follow yet intriguing, kept me engaged until the last page.

Tropes:

Betrothal
Political Intrigue
Forbidden Romance
Hidden Truths
Royalty


Thank you to Netgalley and Terina Adams for an advanced reader copy (ARC) in exchange for my honest review.

I have to admit that when I first started reading this, I groaned because it stated with the main character having sex. I thought it was just going to be filled with smut. I was pleasantly surprised that there was a lot more depth to this and not a lot of sex. Yes, it's definitely a romantasy book, but there's more to it than that.

The characters are interesting, the plot is good, and the pacing is quick, making this book intriguing and a really fast read. I really enjoyed it, and I'm already looking forward to the next one.

I received an advanced reader's copy of The Unbroken Queen by Terina Adams from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was the first novel by Terina Adams that I had an opportunity to read and I was excited to find an enjoyable new author to follow.

Overall, I quite enjoyed the book and it made for a nice mental break on a cold, rainy day. There was action, adventure, intrigue, and scheming. The characters were well-crafted, the pace of the novel was steady, and the world building was engrossing. Definitely worth reading!

I love when a story starts off with a bang....literally. This is a slow burn enemies to lovers. This book sucks you in from the very first word. It is extremely well written and a fantastic start to a new series. I cant wait for book two.