The Queen's Rising #1 : The Queen’s Rising

The Queen's Rising by Rebecca Ross | Fantasy Romance Book 1

Introduction

The Queen's Rising by Rebecca Ross is an immersive fantasy about hidden identities, ancestral magic, political rebellion, romance, and the fight to restore a rightful ruler. The first book in the series, it follows Brienna, a young student whose mysterious heritage draws her into a dangerous struggle between rival kingdoms.

About This Book

Brienna is an arden studying at a passion-house, where students dedicate themselves to mastering one of five passions: art, music, wit, dramatics, or knowledge. As she approaches her seventeenth year, she hopes to achieve mastery, but she has always suspected that her place at the school was granted for a reason beyond her abilities.

Brienna knows little about her father and has never visited Maevana, the land from which he came. Maevana has a proud history of warrior queens but is now ruled by a tyrant. When Brienna begins experiencing visions connected to a long-dead Maevan ancestor, she learns about the legendary Stone of Eventide and its potential role in restoring the rightful queen.

Drawn into a world of secret alliances, political conflict, family secrets, and long-standing rivalries, Brienna must uncover the truth about her heritage while deciding whom she can trust. Along the way, she discovers the strength of chosen family, the complexity of loyalty, and the possibility of love.

What You’ll Discover

• The five passions: Explore the unique system of study through which Brienna trains in art, music, wit, dramatics, and knowledge.
• Brienna's hidden heritage: Uncover the secrets surrounding her parents and her connection to Maevana.
• Ancestral visions: Follow Brienna as memories from a long-dead ancestor reveal clues to a forgotten history.
• The Stone of Eventide: Discover the legendary object believed to hold the key to restoring Maevana's rightful queen.
• Royal intrigue: Navigate secret alliances, political rebellion, old rivalries, and competing claims to power.
• Found family and loyalty: Explore the bonds Brienna forms and the difficult choices between blood ties and chosen relationships.
• First love: Experience the emotional tension and romance that develop alongside Brienna's growing sense of purpose.
• Identity and destiny: Follow Brienna as she learns to embrace a heritage and role far greater than she imagined.

Perfect For

• Fans of Rebecca Ross and Divine Rivals
• Readers of young adult and epic fantasy
• Fans of romantasy and fantasy romance
• Readers who enjoy royal courts, magic, and political intrigue
• Fans of strong female protagonists and coming-of-age stories
• Readers who enjoy hidden identities, ancient secrets, and magical destinies

Why You’ll Love This Book

The Queen's Rising combines richly imagined kingdoms and magic with an intimate coming-of-age story. Brienna's search for answers about her heritage unfolds alongside a larger struggle for political change, creating a compelling balance of personal discovery, romance, and high-stakes adventure.

With its themes of identity, loyalty, destiny, found family, sacrifice, and justice, this paperback is an engaging choice for readers who enjoy atmospheric fantasy with royal intrigue, emotional depth, and a strong central heroine.