Il giorno del suo diciannovesimo compleanno la principessa Kelsea Raleigh Glynn, cresciuta in esilio, intraprende un pericoloso viaggio alla volta del castello in cui è nata per riprendersi il trono che le spetta di diritto. Kelsea è una ragazza determinata che adora leggere e imparare e che somiglia ben poco a sua madre, la fatua e frivola regina Elyssa. Kelsea sarà pure inesperta, ma non è indifesa: al collo porta lo zaffiro di Tearling, un gioiello dagli immensi poteri magici, ed è accompagnata dalla Guardia della Regina, un gruppo scelto di coraggiosi cavalieri guidato dall'enigmatico e fedele Lazarus. Kelsea avrà bisogno di tutti loro per sopravvivere alla cabala di nemici che cercherà di impedire la sua incoronazione con ogni mezzo, da sicari dai mantelli cremisi a tremendi incantesimi di sangue. Nonostante il suo sangue reale, Kelsea è ancora una giovane piena di insicurezze, una bambina chiamata a guidare un popolo e un regno dei quali non sa praticamente nulla. Quello che scoprirà nella capitale, però, cambierà tutto, mettendola di fronte a orrori inimmaginabili. Sarà un gesto semplice quanto audace a gettare il regno nel caos, scatenando la vendetta della tirannica sovrana della vicina Mortmesne: la Regina Rossa, una strega posseduta dalla magia oscura. Kelsea dovrà scoprire di chi fidarsi tra i suoi servitori, i nobili di corte e le sue stesse guardie del corpo. La sua missione per salvare il regno e compiere il suo destino è appena cominciata: Kelsea dovrà affrontare un viaggio alla scoperta di sé stessa e una prova del fuoco che la faranno diventare una leggend

In meno di un anno Kelsea Glynn, dall'adolescente impacciata che era, è diventata una sovrana sicura di sé. Mentre maturava nel suo ruolo di regina del Tearling, questa giovane testarda e lungimirante ha trasformato il regno intero. Nel suo tentativo di eliminare corruzione e vessazioni e riportare giustizia si è fatta numerosi nemici, in patria e nei territori confinanti: il più terribile di tutti è la Regina Rossa, che non si è fatta scrupolo di rivolgere il suo esercito contro il Tearling. Per proteggere la sua gente da un'invasione devastante, Kelsea ha compiuto una scelta incredibile: si è consegnata coi suoi zaffiri magici al nemico, lasciando il trono a Mazza Chiodata, fidato comandante della sua guardia personale, cui ha affidato il ruolo di reggente. Questi, però, non ha alcuna intenzione di arrendersi fino a quando non sarà riuscito a salvare coi suoi uomini la regina, ora prigioniera nel Mortmesne. Qui inizia il capitolo finale, nel quale il destino della regina Kelsea e dell'intero Tearling saranno finalmente rivelati!

"Katniss Everdeen, you have competition."—Entertainment Weekly

The thrilling conclusion to the New York Times bestselling Tearling trilogy.

In less than a year, Kelsea Glynn has transformed from a gawky teenager into a powerful monarch. As she has come into her own as the Queen of the Tearling, the headstrong, visionary leader has also transformed her realm. In her quest to end corruption and restore justice, she has made many enemies—including the evil Red Queen, her fiercest rival, who has set her armies against the Tear.

To protect her people from a devastating invasion, Kelsea did the unthinkable—she gave herself and her magical sapphires to her enemy—and named the Mace, the trusted head of her personal guards, regent in her place. But the Mace will not rest until he and his men rescue their sovereign, imprisoned in Mortmesne.

Now, as the suspenseful endgame begins, the fate of Queen Kelsea—and the Tearling itself—will finally be revealed.

THE FATE OF THE TEARLING - JOHANSEN ERIKA - Harper USA

In this riveting sequel to the national bestseller The Queen of the Tearling, the evil kingdom of Mortmesne invades the Tearling, with dire consequences for Kelsea and her realm.

With each passing day, Kelsea Glynn is growing into her new responsibilities as Queen of the Tearling. By stopping the shipments of slaves to the neighboring kingdom of Mortmesne, she crossed the Red Queen, a brutal ruler whose power derives from dark magic, who is sending her fearsome army into the Tearling to take what is hers. And nothing can stop the invasion.

But as the Mort army draws ever closer, Kelsea develops a mysterious connection to a time before the Crossing, and she finds herself relying on a strange and possibly dangerous ally: a woman named Lily, fighting for her life in a world where being female can feel like a crime. The fate of the Tearling —and that of Kelsea’s own soul—may rest with Lily and her story, but Kelsea may not have enough time to find out.

In this dazzling sequel, Erika Johansen brings back favorite characters, including the Mace and the Red Queen, and introduces unforgettable new players, adding exciting layers to her multidimensional tale of magic, mystery, and a fierce young heroine. 

Kelsea Glynn è una regina giusta, che si è battuta con coraggio e ha dichiarato concluso l'obbligo del Tearling di pagare ogni mese con un tributo di schiavi la pace col vicino regno del Mortmesne. Così facendo ha sfidato la Regina Rossa, una donna spietata i cui poteri derivano da una magia oscura e terribile, che non ha tardato a inviare il proprio orrido esercito nelle terre di Kelsea col compito di seminare terrore. Niente sembra riuscire a fermare l'avanzata delle formidabili truppe nemiche. Kelsea, tuttavia, riesce a stabilire una connessione con un passato lontano, e sembra trovare una possibile quanto pericolosa alleata: una ragazza di nome Lily, che combatte per la sua stessa vita in un mondo in cui essere donna pare un crimine. I destini del Tearling e di Kelsea sembrano inscindibilmente legati a quello di Lily, però il tempo sta per scadere e la giovane regina potrebbe morire prima di scoprire il perché... In questo secondo capitolo della sua trilogia, Erika Johansen ci fa incontrare di nuovo i meravigliosi personaggi di "The Queen of the Tearling" - Kelsea, Mazza Chiodata, la Regina Rossa e Fetch - aggiungendo nuove e incredibili figure e consegnando ai lettori un sequel intriso di magia, amore e mistero, che pioveranno come una tempesta di spade sulla sua indimenticabile eroina. Riuscirà Kelsea Glynn a salvare il suo regno, prima che sia troppo tardi?

In this riveting sequel to the national bestseller The Queen of the Tearling, the evil kingdom of Mortmesne invades the Tearling, with dire consequences for Kelsea and her realm.

With each passing day, Kelsea Glynn is growing into her new responsibilities as Queen of the Tearling. By stopping the shipments of slaves to the neighboring kingdom of Mortmesne, she crossed the Red Queen, a brutal ruler whose power derives from dark magic, who is sending her fearsome army into the Tearling to take what is hers. And nothing can stop the invasion.

But as the Mort army draws ever closer, Kelsea develops a mysterious connection to a time before the Crossing, and she finds herself relying on a strange and possibly dangerous ally: a woman named Lily, fighting for her life in a world where being female can feel like a crime. The fate of the Tearling —and that of Kelsea’s own soul—may rest with Lily and her story, but Kelsea may not have enough time to find out.

In this dazzling sequel, Erika Johansen brings back favorite characters, including the Mace and the Red Queen, and introduces unforgettable new players, adding exciting layers to her multidimensional tale of magic, mystery, and a fierce young heroine.

In this riveting sequel to the national bestseller The Queen of the Tearling, the evil kingdom of Mortmesne invades the Tearling, with dire consequences for Kelsea and her realm.

With each passing day, Kelsea Glynn is growing into her new responsibilities as Queen of the Tearling. By stopping the shipments of slaves to the neighboring kingdom of Mortmesne, she crossed the Red Queen, a brutal ruler whose power derives from dark magic, who is sending her fearsome army into the Tearling to take what is hers. And nothing can stop the invasion.

But as the Mort army draws ever closer, Kelsea develops a mysterious connection to a time before the Crossing, and she finds herself relying on a strange and possibly dangerous ally: a woman named Lily, fighting for her life in a world where being female can feel like a crime. The fate of the Tearling —and that of Kelsea’s own soul—may rest with Lily and her story, but Kelsea may not have enough time to find out.

In this dazzling sequel, Erika Johansen brings back favorite characters, including the Mace and the Red Queen, and introduces unforgettable new players, adding exciting layers to her multidimensional tale of magic, mystery, and a fierce young heroine.

A #1 Indie Next Pick and LibraryReads Selection

Magic, adventure, mystery, and romance combine in this epic debut in which a young princess must reclaim her dead mother’s throne, learn to be a ruler—and defeat the Red Queen, a powerful and malevolent sorceress determined to destroy her.

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.

Despite her royal blood, Kelsea feels like nothing so much as an insecure girl, a child called upon to lead a people and a kingdom about which she knows almost nothing. But what she discovers in the capital will change everything, confronting her with horrors she never imagined. An act of singular daring will throw Kelsea’s kingdom into tumult, unleashing the vengeance of the tyrannical ruler of neighboring Mortmesne: the Red Queen, a sorceress possessed of the darkest magic. Now Kelsea will begin to discover whom among the servants, aristocracy, and her own guard she can trust.

But the quest to save her kingdom and meet her destiny has only just begun—a wondrous journey of self-discovery and a trial by fire that will make her a legend . . . if she can survive.

This book will be a beautifully designed package with illustrated endpapers, a map of the Tearling, and a ribbon marker.

Il giorno del suo diciannovesimo compleanno, la principessa Kelsea Raleigh Glynn, cresciuta in esilio, intraprende un pericoloso viaggio verso il castello in cui è nata, per riprendersi il trono che le spetta di diritto. Determinata e coraggiosa, Kelsea adora leggere e non somiglia affatto a sua madre, la fatua e frivola regina Elyssa. Protetta dal gioiello del Tearling uno zaffiro blu dagli straordinari poteri magici - e difesa dalla Guardia della Regina - un gruppo scelto di cavalieri guidato dall'enigmatico e fedele Lazarus - Kelsea ha bisogno di tutto l'aiuto possibile per sopravvivere alle cospirazioni dei nemici, che proveranno a impedire la sua incoronazione con agguati, tradimenti e incantesimi di sangue. Una volta diventata regina, e nonostante il nobile lignaggio, Kelsea si dimostra troppo giovane per un popolo e un regno dei quali sa ben poco, oltre che per gli orrori inimmaginabili che infestano la capitale. Kelsea deve scoprire di quale tra i suoi servitori fidarsi, perché rabbia e desiderio di vendetta si annidano fra i nobili di corte e perfino fra le sue stesse guardie del corpo. La sua missione per salvare il regno e compiere il suo destino è appena cominciata: Kelsea sarà chiamata ad affrontare un viaggio alla scoperta di se stessa e una prova del fuoco che la farà diventare una leggenda... se solo riuscirà a sopravvivere!

Magic, adventure, mystery, and romance combine in this epic debut in which a young princess must reclaim her dead mother’s throne, learn to be a ruler—and defeat the Red Queen, a powerful and malevolent sorceress determined to destroy her.

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.

Despite her royal blood, Kelsea feels like nothing so much as an insecure girl, a child called upon to lead a people and a kingdom about which she knows almost nothing. But what she discovers in the capital will change everything, confronting her with horrors she never imagined. An act of singular daring will throw Kelsea’s kingdom into tumult, unleashing the vengeance of the tyrannical ruler of neighboring Mortmesne: the Red Queen, a sorceress possessed of the darkest magic. Now Kelsea will begin to discover whom among the servants, aristocracy, and her own guard she can trust.

But the quest to save her kingdom and meet her destiny has only just begun—a wondrous journey of self-discovery and a trial by fire that will make her a legend . . . if she can survive.

Magic, adventure, mystery, and romance combine in this epic debut in which a young princess must reclaim her dead mother’s throne, learn to be a ruler—and defeat the Red Queen, a powerful and malevolent sorceress determined to destroy her.

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.

Despite her royal blood, Kelsea feels like nothing so much as an insecure girl, a child called upon to lead a people and a kingdom about which she knows almost nothing. But what she discovers in the capital will change everything, confronting her with horrors she never imagined. An act of singular daring will throw Kelsea’s kingdom into tumult, unleashing the vengeance of the tyrannical ruler of neighboring Mortmesne: the Red Queen, a sorceress possessed of the darkest magic. Now Kelsea will begin to discover whom among the servants, aristocracy, and her own guard she can trust.

But the quest to save her kingdom and meet her destiny has only just begun—a wondrous journey of self-discovery and a trial by fire that will make her a legend . . . if she can survive.

Coming out of exile to ascend her rightful throne, Princess Kelsea Raleigh Glynn, with a cadre of soldiers and the magical Tearling sapphire to protect her, makes a daring decision that evokes the wrath of the evil Red Queen.