Queen of Ruin

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By Tracy Banghart

On Sale
Jul 2, 2019
Page Count
336 pages
ISBN-13
9780316471442

A fierce fantasy sequel full of sisterhood, heart-pounding action, betrayal, and royal intrigue, perfect for fans of The Belles and Caraval.

When the new, brutal Superior banishes Nomi from Bellaqua, she finds herself powerless and headed towards her all-but-certain death. Her only hope is to find her sister, Serina, on the prison island of Mount Ruin. But when Nomi arrives, it is not the island of conquered, broken women that they expected. It is an island in the grip of revolution, and Serina–polite, submissive Serina–is its leader.

Betrayal, grief, and violence have changed both sisters, and the women of Mount Ruin have their sights set on revenge beyond the confines of their island prison. They plan to sweep across the entire kingdom, issuing in a new age of freedom for all. But first they’ll have to get rid of the new Superior, and only Nomi knows how.

Separated once again, this time by choice, Nomi and Serina must forge their own paths as they aim to tear down the world they know, and build something better in its place.

The stakes are higher and the battles bolder in Tracy Banghart’s unputdownable sequel to Grace and Fury.

Series:

  • Praise for Queen of Ruin:"The nonstop action of the second installment makes this novel very hard to put down. Each hard-won battle seems destined to fail...The losses are heartrending and incalculable...These women are no simpering ladies; they are warrior queens and proud of it. Refreshing and unique, this novel will find a wide audience among young women."
    VOYA
  • "Banghart threads Viridia's lore and history in her narrative as she brings Serina and Nomi's stories to their fierce, sometimes violent conclusions."
    Booklist
  • "A cathartic, action-packed read about women taking back power."
    Elly Blake, New York Times bestselling author of the Frostblood Saga
  • "Fierce, fun, [and] fast-paced... empowering from start to finish and doesn't flinch in proving that sometimes the life you want isn't the one you expected--and you won't know until you fight for it."
    Sarah Henning, author of Sea Witch
  • "A fierce story of sisterhood and survival. Absolutely riveting. I couldn't help but cheer for these ferocious young women."
    Kaitlyn Sage Patterson, author of The Diminished
  • "Empowerment-flavored brain popcorn."
    Kirkus Reviews
  • Praise for Grace and Fury:"The Handmaid's Tale meets The Bachelor, Grace and Fury is fast-paced, feminist, and a perfect summer read."
    Bustle
  • "The Handmaid's Tale gets a YA twist in this debut...The pace is quick, the ending promises a sequel, and the plot couldn't be more relevant. Buy an extra copy--this should find an audience."
    Booklist
  • "The timely YA response to The Handmaid's Tale."
    Hypable
  • "Banghart...breathes new life into this feminist story of oppression and resistance. The sisters...shift and grow, adding depth to each character. Fans of Keira Cass and Marie Rutkoski will be drawn to this absorbing story and left eager for another installment."
    Publishers Weekly
  • "Banghart's prose is florid and engaging, and she expands the drama explosively. Fans of The Hunger Games will appreciate the similar plotting in this first installment of a planned trilogy. An easy hand-sell that will find a willing audience in those who have enjoyed Dhonielle Clayton's The Belles and Stephanie Garber's Caraval."
    SLJ
  • "A dystopian YA delight."
    Frolic
  • "If you're looking for a new read to add to your ever-growing list, Grace and Fury is one you shouldn't miss. It's full of suspense, deception, and #girlpower."
    Her Campus
  • "Fiercely feminist and beautifully rebellious. A story of finding sisterhood in the face of oppression that will stay with me forever."
    Kass Morgan, New York Times bestselling author of The 100 series and Light Years
  • "Two sisters fight for freedom in a fantasy novel with a blisteringly fast pace and a cathartic ending."
    Kate Elliott, New York Times bestselling author of the Court of Fives series

Formats and Prices

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$9.99

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$12.99 CAD

About the Author

NOVL - Headshot photo of Tracy Banghart

Tracy Banghart grew up in rural Maryland and spent her summers on a remote island in northern Ontario. All that isolation and lovely scenery gave her the time to read voraciously and the inspiration to write her own stories. Always a bit of a nomad, Tracy now travels the world Army-wife style with her husband, son, and several mischievous fur babies. She is the author of Grace and Fury and Queen of Ruin.

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From NOVL Nation

“Grace and Fury is for ALL. Anyone who has a brain should be reading this novel that celebrates the power of females and also sisterhood. In spite of the situations they are born into, the ones they are thrown into, both sisters constantly fight the bitterness and do whatever they can to save each other despite the separation and dangers.”
—Adrienne, My Bookish Bones

“I adore the sibling relationship in this book. I appreciated how realistic the sisterhood felt. It wasn’t all rainbows and love all the time. Mistakes were made and anger was risen but in the end they still loved each other.”
—Emmi, Emmi Rose Reads

“This book is so well written and the characters are so well developed and relatable. I admired all of the characters, especially their strength through all of the hardships they had to endure. The twists and turns of this book kept me hanging on the edge of my seat, and the major cliffhanger is making me yearn for book two to come out, even though the first one hasn’t yet!”
—Kathleen, Read Forever More

“While the plot was fantastic and the setting was delectable, I found that the characterization is what really made this debut stand out among a sea of fantasy wannabes. You think you know the sisters and their stereotypical casting in the beginning, but after a few instances shift them out of their comfort zone, we see immediate growth that carries throughout the book.”
—Chelsea, Suspense Thrill

“I finished Grace and Fury in a day, and went to Goodreads straight away to see when the next novel will be released. Can you imagine my frustration upon seeing it won’t be released for another year? I almost wanted to cry, but that just proves the point. Whether you’re team Serina or team Nomi, whether you’re Grace or Fury, whether you’re princess or prisoner—this novel has it all for you.”
—Alena, Rainy Book Reviews

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Tracy Banghart

About the Author

Tracy Banghart is the author of several young adult books, including the Grace and Fury series and A Season of Sinister Dreams. Love Like Chocolate, her debut picture book, is a love letter to two of her favorite things: her family and chocolate. When Tracy isn’t writing, she’s baking delicious treats with her husband and children, and trying to keep their pets from stealing a bite. She invites you to visit her online at tracybanghart.com or on Twitter @tracythewriter.
 
Alina Chau is the author and artist of Marshmallow & Jordan and the illustrator of Bonnie’s Rocket by Emeline Lee, The Rise (and Falls) of Jackie Chan by Kristen Mai Giang, and the APALA Honor-winning The Nian Monster by Andrea Wang, among others. She is also an award-winning filmmaker whose credits include the Emmy Award-winning Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series and numerous bestselling games. Her creative vision is strongly influenced by her Chinese-Indonesian upbringing, and she invites you to visit her online at alinachau.com or on Instagram @alinachau.

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