What if a young female knight is chosen to be the Queen's only bodyguard on a dangerous mission? Why just one bodyguard, and why her? What is the Queen really hiding?
In a country with a cursed justice system, two women; the mysterious Queen Artride and her loyal bodyguard, Tirsa, start their secretive, perilous quest. But they only have three weeks to save Tirsa's brother's life, sentenced to hanging for a petty crime. Will they be back in time to prevent this?
They first must find the one person, who might just be the only person powerful enough to be able to lift the terrible curse from their land and its people. Unfortunately this sorceress is said to live somewhere deep within Dochas; the strange uncharted Magical Land from where no one returns . . .
The two women are soon drawn to each other, but can their love ever be?
Struggles and questions arise as things get increasingly more difficult along the way. Can they trust one another, and the magical creatures they meet who seem to have their own problems?
Will they ever find this evil sorceress, and will she actually be willing to help them, and if so . . . for what price?
Enter the world that is 'The Queen's Curse' and cling to Artride and Tirsa to experience a mind-blowing, heart gripping, psychological YA fantasy adventure where nothing is certain.
"This story is filled with relatable, realistic characters with flaws that bring them to life on the page. All the characters had their pitfalls as well as redeeming qualities. I found myself so lost in the story, that the words became invisible on the page."
- Bestselling Paranormal Author Lilian Roberts
"A well-constructed sword-and-sorcery novel. It's a worthy read for mature audiences, and fantasy buffs will find this book an enjoyable addition to their collection."
- Bestselling Author John Dizon
"It's vibrant with wonder, has excellent fast paced dialog and strong female roles. Over all this is a fantastic first novel."
- Jennifer V. Clancy, Author
"Hellenthal has mastered the epic and her characters grow as the story unfolds with rare humanity. For a first book, the author succeeds exceptionally well in setting a serious tone with epic scope. Her fantastical elements and her characters romp around in their internally consistent other world on a magical quest that intrigues and inspires while laying bare the depths of her characters' emotions."
- Michael James Gallagher, Author
"A lyrical captivating fantasy with some beautiful imagery."
- Rob Ross, Author of Juggler's Blade
"This is not your average Damsel in distress and Knight in shining Armour, not by a long shot! I was pleasantly surprised with how well Ms Hellenthal wove a very well written tale full of danger, suspense, mystery, intrigue and eventually romance and joy. It was breathtaking and brilliant. The characters are so good I actually worried for them, fidgeting as I rode the twists and turns." - Ameliah Faith
"This story is captivating, well written, and the author has put a lot of thought into her characters that of depth, emotions, strength, and vulnerabilities." - Angela Crandall
"This book is a very original lesbian fantasy read." - Katrina
Best for readers 15+
In a country with a cursed justice system, two women; the mysterious Queen Artride and her loyal bodyguard, Tirsa, start their secretive, perilous quest. But they only have three weeks to save Tirsa's brother's life, sentenced to hanging for a petty crime. Will they be back in time to prevent this?
They first must find the one person, who might just be the only person powerful enough to be able to lift the terrible curse from their land and its people. Unfortunately this sorceress is said to live somewhere deep within Dochas; the strange uncharted Magical Land from where no one returns . . .
The two women are soon drawn to each other, but can their love ever be?
Struggles and questions arise as things get increasingly more difficult along the way. Can they trust one another, and the magical creatures they meet who seem to have their own problems?
Will they ever find this evil sorceress, and will she actually be willing to help them, and if so . . . for what price?
Enter the world that is 'The Queen's Curse' and cling to Artride and Tirsa to experience a mind-blowing, heart gripping, psychological YA fantasy adventure where nothing is certain.
"This story is filled with relatable, realistic characters with flaws that bring them to life on the page. All the characters had their pitfalls as well as redeeming qualities. I found myself so lost in the story, that the words became invisible on the page."
- Bestselling Paranormal Author Lilian Roberts
"A well-constructed sword-and-sorcery novel. It's a worthy read for mature audiences, and fantasy buffs will find this book an enjoyable addition to their collection."
- Bestselling Author John Dizon
"It's vibrant with wonder, has excellent fast paced dialog and strong female roles. Over all this is a fantastic first novel."
- Jennifer V. Clancy, Author
"Hellenthal has mastered the epic and her characters grow as the story unfolds with rare humanity. For a first book, the author succeeds exceptionally well in setting a serious tone with epic scope. Her fantastical elements and her characters romp around in their internally consistent other world on a magical quest that intrigues and inspires while laying bare the depths of her characters' emotions."
- Michael James Gallagher, Author
"A lyrical captivating fantasy with some beautiful imagery."
- Rob Ross, Author of Juggler's Blade
"This is not your average Damsel in distress and Knight in shining Armour, not by a long shot! I was pleasantly surprised with how well Ms Hellenthal wove a very well written tale full of danger, suspense, mystery, intrigue and eventually romance and joy. It was breathtaking and brilliant. The characters are so good I actually worried for them, fidgeting as I rode the twists and turns." - Ameliah Faith
"This story is captivating, well written, and the author has put a lot of thought into her characters that of depth, emotions, strength, and vulnerabilities." - Angela Crandall
"This book is a very original lesbian fantasy read." - Katrina
Best for readers 15+
