Release Blitz ~ The Rebel Queen (Outlaw #1) by Lexi Blake @authorlexiblake
The fate of everyone on the Earth plane hangs in the balance, and one wrong move could cost Zoey everything she loves.
The Rebel Queen, the thrilling start to the all new Outlaw series set in the Thieves world by New York Times bestselling author Lexi Blake is available now!
After returning from the outer planes, Zoey expected a joyous reunion with family and friends. She couldn’t be more wrong. Her kingdom is in the hands of Myrddin, her friends are on the run, and her children are being hunted by the supernatural world. But that isn’t the worst of it. They aren’t just outlaws—they are fully grown adult outlaws.
In the four days that passed while they were gone, twelve years have passed at home. Now Zoey, Danny, and Dev find themselves in the middle of a new war where they are hunted by old foes and former allies…some they could never have imagined would turn against them.
As Myrddin’s plan becomes clear, Zoey realizes she just might hold the key to stopping him for good and reclaiming their kingdom. Doing so means risking it all to steal back an artifact out from under the wizard’s nose. The fate of everyone on the Earth plane hangs in the balance, and one wrong move could cost Zoey everything she loves.
The
Rebel Queen
truly left me awestruck and utterly overwhelmed as this remarkable story
captivated and fully consumed me from beginning to end.Once starting, I could not put my
kindle down and devoured this read in one sitting. This angst-filled nail-biter
still has me reeling, wishing it never ended, and desperate for the next
installment. After reading and relishing most of Lexi Blake's novels, I have
to say this was one of her best. The first in her new spin-off of the
Thieves/Hunter Series, Blake had me on the edge of my seat while experiencing
the continuing adventures of Zoey, Daniel, Devinshea and their entire crew.
The Rebel Queen picks up immediately
following the OMG, what the heck just happenedending of Stealing Summer, which blew my mind. I won't
get into too many details and reveal any spoilers so that fans can appreciate
the main characters' journey for themselves ~ but I will say that the time jump
(revealed in the synopsis) that propelled Zoey, Dan and Dev twelve years into their realm's future was a
genius plot twist and totally unexpected. It affected each of the main
characters and the dynamics of their relationships differently. The absence for
over a decade from her children's lives and realizing what they endured weighed
heavily on Zoey's shoulders. Seeing all her anguish, witnessing her tremendous
heartache and guilt, pulled heavily on my heartstrings. This new reality was
hard for our sassy and stubborn heroine to accept.
What I love most about Zoey is her spirit. When faced with many
challenges, she manages to survive time and time again. Zoey's grit carried her
through many harsh circumstances since their return, and along with the support
from her husbands, she gained strength and thrived. She's one heck of a
fascinating character; her crazy antics and mischievous
personality will never bore me. Although I adore each member of this throuple,
their family, and friends, it's Zoey who touched and affected me the most.
Blake
is a masterful, intelligent and gifted writer. She consistently spins
brilliant tales, weaving a web of intricate details and an array of
characters, with the perfect combination of passion, mystery, hilarity
and suspense. The Rebel Queen was no exception, and it is here
where she has outdone herself by penning a poignant, truly emotionally
driven yet action-packed read. There is a lot going on in this novel,
and one needs to pay very close attention. Regardless, the intriguing
story-line flowed flawlessly. The enemies, both new and old, who ran
amuck as Zoey, Dan, Dev and the gang prepare for imminent attacks, had
my heart palpitating. I loved how there's a McKay/Taggart connection
somewhat entwined into this new series. Seeing the now grown-up,
responsible and bad-ass children (Lee, Rhys and Evan) and their
struggles touched me. In the end, this all made for a fantastic read
that I thoroughly enjoyed. Highly recommend reading after completing the
Thieves/Hunter series as I would not consider this a standalone novel. 5+++ stars!!
I voluntarily read an advance
copy of this publication.
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lexi Blake lives in North Texas with her husband, three kids, and the laziest rescue dog in the world. She began writing at a young age, concentrating on plays and journalism. It wasn’t until she started writing romance that she found success. She likes to find humor in the strangest places. Lexi believes in happy endings no matter how odd the couple, threesome or foursome may seem.
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