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The Lizard Queen, as is appropriate for epic fantasy, is a slow burn. Each installment makes the world richer, dropping hints as to what's really going on, and pulling the series's main strength -- it's lavish worldbuilding -- on display. I've been liking each subsequent book more than the last, a trend I'm pretty sure will continue.

I called it "epic fantasy," but this isn't a Tolkien clone. That's one of the most appealing aspects of it. The technology is higher, the magic more mysterious (if there at all), and there's nary an elf or dwarf to be seen. This book also added an element reminiscent of fairy tales into the mix, giving the world the weight of folklore.


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The Lizard Queen Book Three A Spectacular Lie HL Cherryholmes 9781508545644 Books Reviews

Picks up in the real world, but doesn't stay there too long.

A Spectacular Lie is all about Amy and her companions' escape from the Centurions and their concurrent journey towards where they believe the next three Extiguos are held. As with the previous two, this one features quite a bit of time on the road, figuratively speaking.

What I liked most about it was that we finally get to learn more about La Reina, the mysterious Lizard Queen who expanded the world. Stuck aboard a ship that takes a detour to process fish, Amy has plenty of time to dig in and read the hard-won first three Extiguos. It's a story within a story. I found the purposeful discrepancies between the translations mentioned by Amy's companions, the scattered beliefs of the various countries and religious factions, and the version Amy reads fascinating. I'm impressed at how well each version is kept straight and consistent by the author.

I also like the intrigue that blooms aboard the ship when Amy and the others discover someone has likely learned who they are and what they have. Dack's attempts to divert without consulting Jandro or Amy add a bit of tension.

It annoyed me a little how silly and careless Amy can be. She may be 40ish, but the teenager in her seems to peek out at the worst times. She knows she's sought after, but when Dack tries to protect her, she gets obstinate. It seems the main way the story is shifted in preparation for the next book in the series, only the details are different.

Overall, I really liked the story. The intriguing backstory and solid, expansive world-building are what I enjoyed most. Folks who like quests and mysteries in a fantasy setting will likely enjoy this story.

I received the review copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest non-reciprocal review. This review was written for the blog at PureTextuality.com.
Have read books 1-3 now and onto book four. Will anticipate the next in the series. The story gets more and more complex and interesting
The Lizard Queen, as is appropriate for epic fantasy, is a slow burn. Each installment makes the world richer, dropping hints as to what's really going on, and pulling the series's main strength -- it's lavish worldbuilding -- on display. I've been liking each subsequent book more than the last, a trend I'm pretty sure will continue.

I called it "epic fantasy," but this isn't a Tolkien clone. That's one of the most appealing aspects of it. The technology is higher, the magic more mysterious (if there at all), and there's nary an elf or dwarf to be seen. This book also added an element reminiscent of fairy tales into the mix, giving the world the weight of folklore.