The Invasion of the Tearling: 2 (Queen of the Tearling) - Tapa dura

"Meet the next Katniss Everdeen. If you missed last year's The Queen of the Tearling, run, don't walk, to get it."--Entertainment Weekly

"Get caught up with Kelsea, a heroine so badass, Emma Watson's already signed up to play her."--Cosmopolitan

"Gritty, gruesome, and enthrallingly magical fantasy."--Booklist

"The Invasion of the Tearling glides over the sophomore slump, carrying the series upward with it. . . . The new Tearling characters are fascinating, and Johansen introduces them so smoothly, we care for them almost the instant we learn their names."--Entertainment Weekly, A

"All hail Queen Kelsea! In the series' second action-packed book, the teen saves her throne from a power-hungry neighbor."--Us Weekly

"An intoxicating brew of dystopian fiction, high fantasy, science fiction, and a bit of horror. . . . A thrilling and thought-provoking read that takes this trilogy to even greater heights."--Buzzfeed

"Johansen is a skillful maker of fantasy worlds, weaving medieval and modern themes together with the comprehensiveness of a George R.R. Martin. . . . A satisfying, well-crafted sequel that will leave readers looking forward to what might happen next.--Kirkus Reviews

"A dazzling and gripping followup. . . . Expertly combining modern and medieval themes, Johansen ratchets up suspense as she weaves a magical story that crosses time . . . one of the most original and well-written series in recent memory."--USA Today.com

"Readers -- Watson included -- can't seem to put down the novels, in large part because of the Queen of the Tearling herself: spunky, complex, tough-as-nails Kelsea Glynn."--Bustle

"The Mort are coming! Johansen introduces new characters and enticing bits of history, with the second volume of her intriguing tale of fantasy, mystery and royal politics...Readers will be eager for the final volume in the Tearling saga."--LibraryReads