The Exiled Queen

Cinda Williams Chima

Sep 2010 · Sold by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

About this ebook

New York Times bestselling author Cinda Williams Chima presents the second installment in a thrilling new fantasy series, in which the lives of Han Alister and the brave Princess Raisa collide in a magical and dangerous adventure.

Haunted by the loss of his mother and sister, Han Alister journeys south to begin his schooling at Mystwerk House in Oden's Ford. But leaving the Fells doesn't mean that danger isn't far behind. Han is hunted every step of the way by the Bayars, a powerful wizarding family set on reclaiming the amulet Han stole from them. And Mystwerk House has dangers of its own. There, Han meets Crow, a mysterious wizard who agrees to tutor Han in the darker parts of sorcery—but the bargain they make is one Han may regret.

Meanwhile, Princess Raisa ana'Marianna runs from a forced marriage in the Fells, accompanied by her friend Amon and his triple of cadets. Now, the safest place for Raisa is Wein House, the military academy at Oden's Ford. If Raisa can pass as a regular student, Wein House will offer both sanctuary and the education Raisa needs to succeed as the next Gray Wolf queen.

Everything changes when Han and Raisa's paths cross, in this epic tale of uncertain friendships, cut-throat politics, and the irresistible power of attraction.  

Ratings and reviews

I thoroughly enjoyed the first book in this series, but this book was infinitely better than the last! I am quite eager to start the third book of this series! The world building only continues to shine in this follow up to The Demon King. The world is very imaginative. It has many different countries and cultures that are easy to compare to those of our world, though with their own flair and individuality. I liked the deeper look into politics, warfare, and magic in this book. The world is described beautifully for the reader to take everything in. The characters from the first book stand out even more so in this book. Their development was executed extremely well. I loved all the new relationships that were formed and the old ones that grew into more. I loved that the two main characters were drastically different people at the end of the book from the ones that they had been at the beginning. The plot was well thought out and flowed quite nicely. I was constantly eager to know what would unfold next and how the relationships between the different characters would affect the story. There was plenty of action and loads of suspense. I liked the romance in this book much more than the first book. The characters are maturing and it is influencing their love lives. I am actually quite eager to find out what happens to these young lovers as the story progresses. Overall, this series is wildly creative with strong characters and a solid plot. I do recommend this book and this series as a whole. If you are a fan of the Falling Kingdoms series by Morgan Rhodes then you will enjoy this series as well. It follows the same flow and has a similar feel. This series does not disappoint.

I loved the first one and this one i liked even more. Chimes was brilliant in having them( Raisa and Han)meet at the school and then fall for eachother. Recommend to all

Loved this book! Especially the moments between Raisa and Amon!! So cute! Love those bits the most!

About the author

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Cinda Williams Chima grew up with talking animals and kick-butt Barbies. She began writing poetry and stories in third grade and novels in junior high school. These days she writes fantasy fiction for teens of all ages. Her Heir Chronicles contemporary fantasy series includes The Warrior Heir, The Wizard Heir, The Dragon Heir, The Enchanter Heir, and The Sorcerer Heir.

Her high fantasy Seven Realms series launched with The Demon King, followed by The Exiled Queen, The Gray Wolf Throne, and The Crimson Crown; she is also the author of the Shattered Realms series, including Flamecaster, Shadowcaster, Stormcaster, and Deathcaster, among other works. She lives in Ohio with her family, and invites you to visit her online at cindachima.com.