Praise for Book 1 'Queen of the Warrior Bees'
'Gill's work stands apart through its strikingly inventive concept, distinctive sense of place, and masterful use of imagery.' The Booklife Prize
FINALIST 2019 Wishing Shelf Awards
AUTHOR SHOUT Reader Ready Recommended
'Queen of the Warrior Bees is the most original book I've read this year,' Anna Castle
'Spellbinding! If you liked 'The Bees' you'll love this. A brilliantly imagined fantasy with a strong environmental message. Jean Gill writes with a beekeeper's clarity about hive structure, and of 'hive mind' with the heart and passion of a talented author and poet.' Ashley Dyer
'Engrossing!' Ignite Bookblog
'An accomplished foray into a different but strangely familiar world. Plus bees!' Alison Morton
'Perfect gift for young environmental campaigners raised on Harry Potter.' Debbie Young
'The climactic conclusion of this vibrant tale took my breath away.' Elizabeth Horton Newton
'Everything a historical fantasy should be.' Bookish Treats Bookblog
'An epic fight for nature...With more backstabbing that the Roman Senate, more deceit than Game of Thrones and more paranoia than The Handmaid's Tale, Queen of the Warrior Bees is a compelling story with life-like characters and a fast-moving plot.' Deb McEwan
'Dazzles, varies and enchants... A great read, to be done in one sitting to find out what happens, then once again to fully savour the marvels of this book.' Laurette Long
'A Honey of a Fantasy Read.' Geoff Nelder