The Queen's Resistance: 2 (Queen's Rising) - Softcover

Ross, Rebecca

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0063428415 ISBN 13: 9780063428416

Publisher: Quill Tree Books, 2025

Synopsis

From Rebecca Ross, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divine Rivals, comes the captivating sequel to the Renaissance France-inspired epic fantasy The Queen's Rising.

Finally, Brienna is a mistress of knowledge. But now, she faces a new challenge: In her role as the daughter of lord Davin MacQuinn, she must win the approval of the other MacQuinns. Additionally, as Queen Isolde's closest confidant, Brienna is responsible for balancing her role in her father's House with serving her country. And then there's Cartier.

Aodhan Morgane, formerly Cartier Évariste, is slowly adjusting to his role as lord of a fallen House. After he and Brienna discover a mysterious boy who captures their hearts, he starts to wonder what it would be like if he didn't have to raise the boy--or his House--by himself. But, for now, Brienna and Cartier must put their feelings aside, as resistance is rumbling among the old regime's supporters. Any weakness will be exploited, and love is the greatest liability of all.

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About the Author

Rebecca Ross is the #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of fantasy books for teens and adults. She has written multiple highly acclaimed duologies, including Letters of Enchantment, Elements of Cadence, and The Queen's Rising, as well as two stand-alone novels: Dreams Lie Beneath and Sisters of Sword & Song. When not writing, she can be found in her garden, where she plants wildflowers and story ideas. She resides in Northeast Georgia with her husband and her dog.

From the Back Cover

At long last, Brienna is a mistress of knowledge and is settling into her role as the daughter of Davin MacQuinn, the disgraced lord who returned to Maevana to reclaim his House. Though she's just survived a revolution that will finally put a queen back on the throne, she faces yet another challenge: acceptance by the MacQuinns. But as Queen Isolde Kavanagh's closest confidant, she'll have to balance serving her father's House with serving her country. And then there's Cartier.

Aodhan Morgane, formerly known as Cartier Évariste, is adjusting to the stark contrast between his pre-rebellion life in Valenia and his current one as lord of a fallen House. During his castle's restoration, he discovers Tomas, a young boy whose past is a mystery. So when Brienna is as taken with Tomas as he is, Cartier lets his mind wander--what if he doesn't have to raise him or his House alone?

However, Brienna and Cartier must put their love aside and stay focused on the most vital tasks at hand--the Lannons' trial, forging alliances, executing justice, and ensuring that no one halts the queen's coronation. But resistance is rumbling among the old regime's supporters, who are desperate to find a weakness in the rebels' forces. And what makes one more vulnerable than love?

In this epic follow-up to The Queen's Rising, Rebecca Ross weaves political intrigue, complicated relationships, and undying love to create a story that readers won't be able to put down.

Edition details

• Publisher: Quill Tree Books
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0063428415
• ISBN 13: 9780063428416
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 496