The Queen’s Advantage (Rogue Queen)

I first read The Queen’s Advantage when it was available on Jessie Mihalik’s blog as a free online serial and I enjoyed it enough that I purchased the final, edited version when it went on sale. The story was officially edited and expanded upon before official publication and I enjoyed the story as much, if not more, the second time around.Queen Samara Rami promised to help Emperor Valentin Kos figure out the traitors in his court who are trying to have him killed. To fulfil that promise she's travelled to his home planet and plans to spend at least two weeks living at the palace pushing buttons trying to get the traitors to betray themselves. It quickly becomes clear that someone doesn't want her there and that they're willing to use her, and the rest of her people, as scapegoats for the continuing attacks on Valentin.I think this story had a little less action than the first book, there were still some great fight scenes but there was also a lot of political intrigue as Samara tried to figure out who was targeting Valentin. It was interesting to meet some of the people closest to him but I have to admit I missed Samara's loyal people who had remained behind to hold the Rogue Coalition together while she was gone. I'm still really enjoying the developing romance between Samara and Valentin, it's still very slow build (come on just give into temptation already!) but I think that works for them as a couple since they both have good reason to be wary of outsiders.I'm looking forward to seeing what happens next when Jessie Mihalik starts posting book 3 on her blog.

an enjoyable follow up but the pace felt off. I will still buy the next one though as I enjoy her writing style.

There's just something missing, possibly the characters fall a bit flat

Love this book. Can't wait for the third installment! The author is super engaging and you can't help but read into the early hours of the morning.

Love these books. Great story.

Great story and engaging characters

Liked it

Literally didn't put it down