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The Hollow Queen

The Symphony of Ages

Elizabeth Haydon

Ages 13–18

Readers rate it 3.3 (3 on Hardcover)

416 pages · Released Jun 30, 2015

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The Hollow Queen is an epic fantasy novel centered on war, with battles, assassination plots, and significant character deaths. While violence is a major plot driver, it is not graphically depicted. The story emphasizes themes of sacrifice, courage, and love amid devastating circumstances. This is the eighth book in a series, so new readers should start with Rhapsody; it is best suited to teen readers with fantasy experience.

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Acclaimed author Elizabeth Haydon returns with a heartbreaking tale of love and valor in The Hollow Queen, the eighth installment of her USA Today bestselling Symphony of Ages series that began with Rhapsody. Beset on all sides by the forces of the merchant emperor Talquist, the Cymrian Alliance finds itself in despera... Acclaimed author Elizabeth Haydon returns with a heartbreaking tale of love and valor in The Hollow Queen, the eighth installment of her USA Today bestselling Symphony of Ages series that began with Rhapsody. Beset on all sides by the forces of the merchant emperor Talquist, the Cymrian Alliance finds itself in desperate straits. Rhapsody herself has joined the battle, wielding the Daystar Clarion, leaving her True Name in hiding with her infant son. Ashe tries to enlist the aid of the Sea Mages. Within their Citadel of Scholarship lies the White Ivory tower, a spire that could hold the key to unraveling the full extent of Talquist's machinations. Achmed journeys to the reportedly unassailable palace of Jierna Tal, to kill emperor Talquist—all the while knowing that even if he succeeds, it may not be enough to stop the momentum of the war. As they struggle to untangle the web of Talquist's treachery, the leaders of the Cymrian alliance are met with obstacles at every turn. Rhapsody soon realizes that the end of this war will come at an unimaginable price: the lives of those she holds dearest.

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  • Fiction
  • Fantasy
  • Young Adult
  • High Fantasy
  • Epic Fantasy

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ISBN 9780765305671 · Macmillan

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