Queen of Sorrow

Sarah Beth Durst is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Spellshop, as well as over twenty-five fantasy books for adults, teens, and kids, including the Queens of Renthia series, Drink Slay Love, and Spark. She has won an American Library Association Alex Award and a Mythopoeic Fantasy Award and has been a finalist for the Andre Norton Nebula Award three times. She lives in Stony Brook, New York, with her husband, her children, and her ill-mannered cat.

“Durst is an expert world-builder and has crafted an enthralling tale filled with an intriguing ensemble of characters.” — Washington Post on The Queen of Blood“If you’re looking for a high-fantasy series that has a very character-driven plot and will keep you interested and engaged, pick up these books! They’re full of magic, mayhem, and emotion.” — Kid's BookBuzz“The Queen of Sorrow is [...] filled with intricate battles, a lot of action, intriguing strategies, and an entertaining story. The amazing fantasy characters remain true to themselves.” — Washington Book Review“The thrilling and sometimes melancholy finale of Durst’s Queens of Renthia trilogy...The well-crafted denouement wraps up the entire adventure perfectly.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)“I will gladly read any and all books she chooses to write about this wonderful, imaginative world. Highly recommended.” — Fantasy & Science Fiction“The Queen of Sorrow is an excellent finale to the trilogy [...] The Queens of Renthia is a must-read of the genre. Highly Recommended.” — SFF World“The Renthia trilogy stands old beliefs, and even old myths, on their heads. Ms. Durst has given us a refreshing, provocative and ultimately convincing remake of modern fantasy conventions. The wonder is that we ever saw things the other way round.” — Wall Street Journal“Wow, girl! What a great story! A truly wonderful fantasy novel which doubles as an allegory for our own earthly struggle between Man and Nature. Filled with fresh ideas and excitement, told with verve and heart. This book deserves a wide readership, and I think it will find one.” — Terry Brooks, New York Times bestselling author, on The Queen of Blood“The Queens of Renthia series [...] concludes with an earth-shattering conflict between three determined queens, two countries, and a multitude of bloodthirsty spirits.” — Booklist (starred review)“Durst brings her lavish saga to an emotional and breathtaking end, as this eic tale continues to thrill and enchant until the very last page.” — RT Book Reviews