The Hollow Queen

The Hollow Queen

by Sherry D. Ficklin

Book: Stolen Empire #5

Publisher: Clean Teen Publishing

Pub Date: September 23, 2019

Genre: Young Adult

Format: ARC

Source: Author

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As a princess of the Romanov Empire, Elizabeth has enjoyed a life of luxury and privilege. But the sudden deaths of her parents leaves her unprotected – awash in the dangerous tide of her family’s political rivals. When the supreme council crowns her half-nephew Peter II in her place, Elizabeth is left with no title, no power—and no allies. Now little more than a bastard in the eyes of the world, she is sent to serve in the palatial home of Prince Menshikov—the real power behind the boy king.

But Elizabeth won’t fade quietly into the background.

Determined to uncover the truth behind her mother’s murder and expose the men who mean to rule Russia in secret, she grows closer to the handsome young king, and swears to protect him and his rule at any cost. But the forces that oppose them are as dark as they are far-reaching--and this time, Elizabeth could lose more than just her title..

My Review: Lizzy is amazing. A kind and thoughtful princess. A princess who would make the greatest queen yet. However, Lizzy is coming home to nothing… 

Lizzy was meant to marry, but we left off with her betrothed passing away to his illness. Her mother was murdered and now her nephew Peter will be king. None of this is right and Lizzy wants nothing more than the truth and the heads of the men behind it. 

When Lizzy meets Peter, he is not what she expected. He could have been cruel and just done anything to her. But instead, offers her gowns back, even finds her precious dog for her. Together they could rule Russia and make it an even more wonderful place…

 As time goes on… Lizzy and Peter grow close together, so close he wants Lizzy to be by his side as queen. Lizzy only meant to teach Peter in how to be a good king and all there was to know. But together they also bring down the one prince who not only murdered her mother, but wanted to rule Russia as his own.

I loved this book, the ending will rip you apart and leave you begging for more. Sherry has always done an amazing job, but I think this may be my favorite one yet.

My Rating:

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