The Lost Deer Queen by H.J. NicholsMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
📖Book Info
Five princes. One choice. Will she make the right one?
When the High Family of the Woodland Kingdom is found murdered, Mae Bailey, a small bookstore owner and deer-Fae hybrid, finds herself crowned the new High Queen. But Mae can’t rule alone.
She must choose one of the five eligible High Princes to rule beside her, while also trying to solve the mystery of who killed the High Family. As Mae forms stronger relationships with each High Prince, she also learns that dark magic has begun to seep into the kingdom.
Who will Mae choose to rule beside her?
And will it end up being the person trying to ruin her kingdom?
The Lost Deer Queen is a tale of witty banter, yearning romance, and deadly secrets. TLDQ is a new-adult fantasy romance with mature elements that may be triggering to some readers. Please check the full list of content warnings.
When the High Family of the Woodland Kingdom is found murdered, Mae Bailey, a small bookstore owner and deer-Fae hybrid, finds herself crowned the new High Queen. But Mae can’t rule alone.
She must choose one of the five eligible High Princes to rule beside her, while also trying to solve the mystery of who killed the High Family. As Mae forms stronger relationships with each High Prince, she also learns that dark magic has begun to seep into the kingdom.
Who will Mae choose to rule beside her?
And will it end up being the person trying to ruin her kingdom?
The Lost Deer Queen is a tale of witty banter, yearning romance, and deadly secrets. TLDQ is a new-adult fantasy romance with mature elements that may be triggering to some readers. Please check the full list of content warnings.
💭Our Thoughts
No Spoilers!!!
I am so serious here - be careful of the reviews you read you do not want the surprises and the twists spoiled - half the fun is figuring everything out
This was such a great read!
It has mystery, suspense, diabolical twists, wooing (yes wooing), court politics, more wooing, unhinged characters, sexy and brooding characters, and (take a breath here) so much more!
The author did a spot-on job of crafting the world and dragging me in
And the characters! I felt like I knew them personally.
This does end on a "WHOLLY SHIITAKE I did not see that coming" event
Our story revolves around Mae. A content deer/fae hybrid who lives a quiet content life as book shop keeper until ... (dramatic music here)
The royal family is slaughtered
Guess who is an unknown to the thrown? (if I say it that would be a spoiler)
Not only does she have to learn to be a queen, learn her magic, and dance around court politics, but she also has to pick a husband from one of the other court's princes to stand by her side as king.
Let us not forget though how she got here
While all the above is happening she also has to accept the possibility that her family's killer is still out there and she may be the next target
"I'm supposed to be your hero, not the other way around."
I could rant for days on how much I enjoyed this read
Mae is such a strong female lead. She doesn't mince her words.
I was glad the author redirected her emotional coping mechanism - you'll see when you get there.
The supporting characters!! All the characters play such upfront and personal roles in this read.
Again, the world-building here was so well done the multiple kingdoms, the history, the side-by-side universes.
Then we have the princes who are vying for her hand - the dark ominous one, the smooth talker, the cuddly, the perfect fit, the protector
I am ranting again - I am still a bit amped up about it this morning
I am just going to close with I highly recommend this one
Have fun and enjoy the ride
BUT TRUST NO ONE
Author Website: http://www.hjnichols.com/
Blog Tour Page: https://awonderfulworldofwordsa.blogspot.com/2025/02/five-princes-one-choice-will-she-make.html
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