Crown of Flames (The Fire Queen #2)

by Sayantani DasGupta Narrated by Ulka Simone Mohanty

Overview

From New York Times bestselling author Sayantani DasGupta comes the sequel to the critically-acclaimed Force of Fire

Pinki never expected to be the leader of the resistance -- in fact, she's gone on record spitting at the idea. But as domination and persecution of rakkosh continues, she summons her courage for a triumphant return to reluctant leadership in this thrilling sequel.

Readers will be brought back into the fantastical world of the Kingdom Beyond, where there are always serpents to fight, riddles to solves, and a corrupt government to overthrow.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Praise for Force of Fire:

* “Passionate, thought-provoking, and riotously funny.”—Kirkus, starred review

* “Flawlessly timed comic relief, fast-paced action and adventure, and more than enough romance and mystery to keep the pages turning.”—Booklist, starred review

* “An enchanting and humorous tale that is sure to please fans of Roshani Chokshi and other ‘Rick Riordan Presents’ authors.”—School Library Journal, starred review

Kirkus Reviews

2022-07-27
Impulsive choices once again rake fire demon Pinki over the coals just as revolution flares in this sequel to Force of Fire (2021).

Taking a (somewhat) more earnest tone in her latest entry into the Kingdom Beyond, DasGupta pitches her young rakkhoshi into an unwilling competition for Demon Queen or King that not only pits her against newfound friends Aakash and Kumi, but entails picking rival consorts and then killing all but one if she wins. Naturally, rather than getting her first choices for consorts, events force her into promising to name smarmy, stupid Prince Rontu and all-too-clever but equally smarmy (“Pinki, my dear darling demented dumpling! My murderous and dangerous future Demon Queen!”) Sesha, son of the dominant Serpentine Empire’s cruel Governor-General. Meanwhile, in a plotline drawn from India’s struggle to win independence from British colonizers, resistance leaders (wearing homespun rather than imported fabrics and talking of a future salt march) stage a peaceful demonstration that empire police meet with horrifying violence. In line with her demonic nature, Pinki’s first impulse may be to blast foes into ash, but as she receives instruction in the principle of ahimsa, or active nonviolence, she reluctantly begins looking for less harmful ways of resolving conflicts…particularly after the outcome of the competition leaves her far more powerful and knowing than before. The author closes with notes on the Bengali context in which her story is steeped. Illustrations not seen.

Fired up with wild action and vivid worldbuilding. (Fantasy. 9-13)

Product Details

BN ID:	2940175086509
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	10/18/2022
Series:	Fire Queen Series , #2
Edition description:	Unabridged
Sales rank:	925,717
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

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