"On her nineteenth birthday, Princess Kelsea Raleigh Glynn, raised in exile, sets out on a perilous journey back to the castle of her birth to ascend her rightful throne. Plain and serious, a girl who loves books and learning, Kelsea bears little resemblance to her mother, the vain and frivolous Queen Elyssa. But though she may be inexperienced and sheltered, Kelsea is not defenseless: Around her neck hangs the Tearling sapphire, a jewel of immense magical power; and accompanying her is the Queen's Guard, a cadre of brave knights led by the enigmatic and dedicated Lazarus. Kelsea will need them all to survive a cabal of enemies who will use every weapon--from crimson-caped assassins to the darkest blood magic--to prevent her from wearing the crown."--
"On her nineteenth birthday, Princess Kelsea Raleigh Glynn, raised in exile, sets out on a perilous journey back to the castle of her birth to ascend her rightful throne. Plain and serious, a girl who loves books and learning, Kelsea bears little resemblance to her mother, the vain and frivolous Queen Elyssa. But though she may be inexperienced and sheltered, Kelsea is not defenseless: Around her neck hangs the Tearling sapphire, a jewel of immense magical power; and accompanying her is the Queen's Guard, a cadre of brave knights led by the enigmatic and dedicated Lazarus. Kelsea will need them all to survive a cabal of enemies who will use every weapon--from crimson-caped assassins to the darkest blood magic--to prevent her from wearing the crown."--
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Fusing speculative world-building with political intrigue and coming-of-age narratives, modern high fantasy frequently explores the heavy burdens of leadership and moral compromise. Erika Johansen established a prominent presence in the genre with her debut fantasy novel, The Queen of the Tearling, which introduces a future-bound society grappling with tyranny, corruption, and historical secrets.
Erika Johansen was raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. She pursued her undergraduate education at Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania before earning a Master of Fine Arts from the Iowa Writers' Workshop. Although she subsequently attended law school and practiced as an attorney, she maintained a persistent writing practice throughout her legal career.
Johansen made her published debut in 2014 when HarperCollins released The Queen of the Tearling. Following the success of her debut, she completed her flagship trilogy and expanded the universe with additional works, later relocating to England to continue writing full-time.
Johansen's narrative approach combines dark fantasy elements with post-apocalyptic dystopian concepts, placing feudal social structures within a world shaped by a mysterious past migration. Her writing places heavy emphasis on moral ambiguity, political maneuverings, and the personal sacrifices required to enact systemic reform.
Across her body of work, Johansen investigates themes of justice, slavery, economic inequality, and the cycle of historical mistakes. Her characters often face high-stakes ethical dilemmas, forcing them to navigate factional intrigue and oppressive regimes while attempting to preserve human dignity.
1 books in catalog
Fusing speculative world-building with political intrigue and coming-of-age narratives, modern high fantasy frequently explores the heavy burdens of leadership and moral compromise. Erika Johansen established a prominent presence in the genre with her debut fantasy novel, The Queen of the Tearling, which introduces a future-bound society grappling with tyranny, corruption, and historical secrets.
Erika Johansen was raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. She pursued her undergraduate education at Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania before earning a Master of Fine Arts from the Iowa Writers' Workshop. Although she subsequently attended law school and practiced as an attorney, she maintained a persistent writing practice throughout her legal career.
Johansen made her published debut in 2014 when HarperCollins released The Queen of the Tearling. Following the success of her debut, she completed her flagship trilogy and expanded the universe with additional works, later relocating to England to continue writing full-time.
Johansen's narrative approach combines dark fantasy elements with post-apocalyptic dystopian concepts, placing feudal social structures within a world shaped by a mysterious past migration. Her writing places heavy emphasis on moral ambiguity, political maneuverings, and the personal sacrifices required to enact systemic reform.
Across her body of work, Johansen investigates themes of justice, slavery, economic inequality, and the cycle of historical mistakes. Her characters often face high-stakes ethical dilemmas, forcing them to navigate factional intrigue and oppressive regimes while attempting to preserve human dignity.
The Queen of the Tearling
The Queen of the Tearling
