This novel was a great read! I could not put it down! Ms. Sullivan weaves an excellent tale. The story is it’s own and brings in a choice, which door to choose where one is freedom and the other , the tiger. Not all is as it appears in the kingdom of Achra. People are suffering from water rations due to a drought. The Desert Boys are stealing the water. Princess Kateri believed many things about what she had been told until her last opponent to defeat was the man she despised and who she could not beat, for he declared the desert chose him. Kateri goes to the one person who can help her, Cion, leader of the Desert Boys and a talented fighter. Kateri has her own agenda, but as she spends time with Cion and the others, she discovers much of what she was told were lies. Kateri needs to become a better fighter to save her kingdom and stop the current reign. Kateri must make a choice, one that will either save or enslave her people, but which door will she choose?

A tale packed with action and intrigue, The Tiger Queen is as ferocious as its title. The book pulls you in from the first page and holds you captive. Despite some uneven pacing and a few stilted dialogue, the story is mostly enjoyable.

An ARC was given to me in exchange for an honest review.

I was super excited about this book because it's based on the short story "The Lady and the Tiger". Annie Sullivan put a new twist on the story, which I absolutely love. Books based off of other literature are always either a hit or a miss and this one was definitely a hit!

The book was a good combination of mystery, adventure, and just a bit of romance. It was an invigorating read and I loved the premise of a princess fighting to save her kingdom.

The author does an amazing job of characterizing both the protagonist and antagonists. Kateri starts off very conflicted and a bit morally gray but eventually grows to be very passionate and driven in saving her kingdom. I loved how the author wrote her character arc.

I loved how this was so carefully written and I will definitely keep an eye out for more from this author.

Thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for an ARC!

This book was received as an ARC from Blink in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own.

Tiger Queen is an invigorating book to read that reminded me a lot of the Disney movie Brave fighting to keep the crown and sacrifice everything she knows for what is rightfully hers or she will lose it to a man of the other Kingdom. Also, I think a lot of people will relate to Kateri's passion and love for her family and her people especially after the death of her mother the Queen of Achra. Having the kingdom on her back is a lot of pressure for Kateri and when she is forced to make the ultimate sacrifice, her bravery and devotion to her people will be an inspiration and motivation to others especially young women.

We will consider adding this title to our YFantasy collection at the library. That is why we give this book 5 stars.

The short story, "The Lady or the Tiger," has been one of my favorites since I read it in high school. It is one piece of literature that has stayed with me since. I've gone back and forth in my mind for many years wondering which door was chosen. Reading Tiger Queen was like visiting a friend from long ago! Annie Sullivan put a new, but believable, twist on this story. I cannot wait to recommend this book to my high school students who have read the short story. A combination of mystery, adventure, and a little romance makes this a great read. And now I know "The Rest of the Story!"

I am looking forward to reading more from this author!

I was given a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley.