Upon the Flight of the Queen
by Howard Andrew Jones
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Pub Date Nov 19 2019 | Archive Date Aug 24 2021
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Description
“A fast-paced adventure combined with an engrossing mystery, all set in a unique and original fantasy world. I can't wait to find out what happens next!” —Martha Wells, Hugo Award-winning author on For the Killing of Kings
In this sequel to For the Killing of Kings, Howard Andrew Jones returns to the ring-sworn champions of the Altenerai in Upon the Flight of the Queen to continue this thrilling, imaginative and immersive epic fantasy trilogy.
While the savage Naor clans prepare to march on the heart of the Allied Realms, Rylin infiltrates the highest of the enemy ranks to learn their secrets and free hundreds of doomed prisoners. His ailing mentor Varama leads the ever-dwindling Altenerai corps in a series of desperate strikes to cripple the Naor occupiers, hoping for a relief force that may not come in time to save what’s left of the city and her charges.
Elenai, Kyrkenall, and the kobalin Ortok ride through the storm-wracked Shifting Lands to rekindle an alliance with the ko’aye, the only possible counter to the terrible Naor dragons. Even if they survive the hazardous trek deep through kobalin territory to find the winged lizards, though, the three are unlikely to get a warm reception, for the queen of the five realms refused to aid the ko’aye when their homelands were attacked, and the creatures have long memories.
While the Altenerai fight impossible odds to save the realms, their queen delves further and deeper into the magic of the mysterious hearthstones in a frantic attempt to unlock secrets that might just destroy them all.
Praised for his skills in drafting modern epic fantasy that engrosses and entertains, Howard Andrew Jones delivers a sequel that expands the amazing world, relationships, and adventure introduced in the first book of this series.
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Advance Praise
In this sequel to For the Killing of Kings, Howard Andrew Jones returns to the ring-sworn champions of the Altenerai in Upon the Flight of the Queen to continue this thrilling, imaginative and immersive epic fantasy trilogy.
While the savage Naor clans prepare to march on the heart of the Allied Realms, Rylin infiltrates the highest of the enemy ranks to learn their secrets and free hundreds of doomed prisoners. His ailing mentor Varama leads the ever-dwindling Altenerai corps in a series of desperate strikes to cripple the Naor occupiers, hoping for a relief force that may not come in time to save what’s left of the city and her charges.
Elenai, Kyrkenall, and the kobalin Ortok ride through the storm-wracked Shifting Lands to rekindle an alliance with the ko’aye, the only possible counter to the terrible Naor dragons. Even if they survive the hazardous trek deep through kobalin territory to find the winged lizards, though, the three are unlikely to get a warm reception, for the queen of the five realms refused to aid the ko’aye when their homelands were attacked, and the creatures have long memories.
While the Altenerai fight impossible odds to save the realms, their queen delves further and deeper into the magic of the mysterious hearthstones in a frantic attempt to unlock secrets that might just destroy them all. Praised for his skills in drafting modern epic fantasy that engrosses and entertains, Howard Andrew Jones delivers a sequel that expands the amazing world, relationships, and adventure introduced in the first book of this series.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781250148803 |
| PRICE | $28.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 432 |
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Featured Reviews
Julie J, Librarian
Thank you Netgalley and Publisher for the advanced copy.
First of all, WOW. That was a fast paced journey with non-stop action. ‘Upon the Flight of the Queen’ is a High Fantasy book that continues off from ‘For the Killing of Kings’ quite immediately. If you liked the first one you will find yourself devouring the second with ease.
Most of the characters were well written, in fact, I would say all of them- but just a select few fall a little short in my opinion. That being said, the characters that matter are established and do some necessary growing.
Don’t miss out on this one! It’s an all-around good fantasy novel, and I have very few complaints
(Also, absolutely gorgeous cover art)
Matthew S, Librarian
Upon the Flight of the Queen, by Howard Andrew Jones. A good sequel that picks up where the previous one leaves off, the horde of invaders has started over-running towns and cities and the queen is doing who knows what instead of defending. The only people looking to help are the band of outcasts and misfits...
Athena @, Reviewer
First off I really want to thank St Martin's Press for the eARC in exchange for an honest review
Upon The Flight of the Queen is a really engrossing read, and pulled me in from the start. I really like Jones' writing style, characters, and descriptions, but after maybe page 150 I realized that I was missing something
This is a sequel! I feel so bad, but I absolutely NEED tobread book 1 right the heck now to find out where this started and then pick this back up and I don't know if I can do it before pub date!
Thank you so much for the ARC though and I am 90% sure I would recommend these books based off of what I read so far
Librarian 431790
An excellent fantasy novel that keeps you hooked till the end.
It's an engrossing and entertaining read with an amazing world building and a well thought cast of characters.
I liked the style of writing and can't wait to read other books in this series.
Strongly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
Angelo S, Reviewer
I have fun reading this sequel. The world-building gets interesting, the character development was astounding. Great premise. I love the conflict and all that surrounds the story.
You get attached to the characters and to the magic system and the caste system.
Great read!
Annie B, Reviewer
Upon the Flight of the Queen is the second book in the high fantasy Ring-Sworn trilogy by Howard Andrew Jones. Released 19th Nov 2019 by Macmillan on their St. Martin's imprint, it's 432 pages and available in hardcover, audio, and ebook formats.
I love high fantasy epic quest doorstop books like this. The world building is superlative and the characters and plotting are engaging. Reading this book was actually so immersive for me that I lost track of passing time several times. It's taken me a while to actually review this installment because I picked it up without having read the previous book and couldn't keep track of what was going on and had to go back and pick up book one before getting through this one. The good news is that the author is darned gifted at plotting, tension, dialogue, characterization and the other technical details of immersive storytelling. The downside is that this book probably won't work well as a standalone.
Full of action, grand themes, honor, fighting, dragons, more fighting, magic, fighting, battles, impossible odds, and a bit of mystery, it's a ripping yarn in true high octane high fantasy. I really enjoyed this one (just don't try to read it as a standalone).
Five stars.
Account D, Reviewer
Another great book from Mr. Jones, I enjoyed the first book and I really enjoyed reading this book. The characters were great and I loved the world itself.
Serena J, Reviewer
My thanks for the eARC of Upon the Flight of the Queen from NetGalley in exchange for this review.
Upon the Flight of the Queen follows the perspectives of Kyrkenall and Elenai as they go in search of allies for the besieged Alantris, as well as Varama and Rylin within Alantris fighting underground against the Naor. We get the perspective of a seeming trans Naor leader Vannek. I hope to see more of him and Ortok in the future as their fates are rather up in the air or besieged by the end.
I much enjoyed the mysteries and how past and future and realms are being changed by the doings of Queen Leonara and her love for a unnamed goddess of the hearthstones.
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