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'Funny, daring, and romantic, you’ll always have a good time with Kate Johnson' Sarah Rees Brennan, author of Long Live Evil‘What’s so funny?’ she snapped. He wanted to brush away that sweaty hair from her nape and kiss her there. His fingers remembered the heat and silk of her skin when he’d unfastened her dress. The scent of her, warm and rich, still lived in his mind. He wanted to lick the salt from her skin. Remember you can’t have her. ‘Nothing,’ he said. ‘At all.’ He stood and extended his hand. ‘Your vessel awaits.’ – In a world without magic, only the cunning survive…In a realm where magic has vanished and a kingdom teeters on the brink, Ember Hart, a master thief with a hidden past, is thrust into a strange new world and a destiny she never sought. Anointed as ‘the Promised One’, she is bound by a twister prophecy into an unholy union with the kingdom’s beastly prince. Rumours of his brutality haunt the palace halls. But Ember is no sacrificial lamb. Forming a precarious alliance with the dangerous Rhaell, Captain of the Guard, Ember seizes the chance to return home by helping to restore the kingdom’s lost magic. In this land of danger and desire, can she reclaim her freedom or, with every barb and bated breath, will her growing awareness of Rhaell risk everything she yearns for? – Readers are LOVING The Promised Queen!‘A vibrant magical world, woven throughout with Johnson's trademark wit, snark and spice’ Ruth Frances Long 'The story had me hooked from the beginning—there’s magic, drama, romance, and some great twists that kept me guessing.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The Promised Queen by Kate Johnson is a one in a lifetime book!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Heart pounding adventure with a thief searching for stones to complete a heart.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Publication Year: 2025
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This book was an (almost satirical) romantasy with a funny premise and fun world building. I love the premise that the wrong chosen one has showed up and now has to deal with a bunch of drama. I would say this could be read as New Adult as long as you are okay with the open door spicy scenes. This is not super serious high fantasy romance, so set your expectations accordingly. The main character was a laugh, an imperfect crystal in a land of precious jewels is relatable. The love interest was kind of a standard love interest until he wasn't. No spoilers but if he seems a little bland, he's not, just keep reading. The quest they go on together and the creatures they meet along the way were all good world building, and I'd like to see a sequel for sure. Thank you to Kate Johnson, One More Chapter, and NetGalley for facilitating me with a review copy of this book at no cost and with no obligation. I reviewed this book voluntarily, and all opinions are my own.