SFF

Wooing the Witch Queen

Bramble. (Queens of Villainy, Bk. 1). Feb. 2025. 304p. ISBN 9781250359599. pap. $19.99. FANTASY
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Queen Saskia has taken the throne from her uncle, and she is determined to keep her people safe from the bordering empire her uncle has escaped to. She will use her reputation as a wicked sorceress, along with her scheming queen allies, to focus on developing spells to protect her kingdom. When a wizard arrives, Saskia is happy to hire him as her librarian to sort out the disarray in her library of magic. What Saskia doesn’t know is that her wizard is, in fact, the archduke of the neighboring empire, in hiding from enemies of state, and has no magic whatsoever. As their attraction slowly reveals itself, Saskia must decide if she can get past his true identity or if their love will fail in the face of reality. Witty dialogue, a slow-burn romance, and secrets keep this story moving at a steady clip. The setup for the next volume will have readers excited for more.
VERDICT Burgis’s (Claws and Contrivances) clever romantasy is ideal for readers of Travis Baldree and Freya Marske.
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