title: The Hundredth Queen
author:  Emily R. King 
description: Gr 8 UpAn orphan girl becomes a fearless warrior and gains the courage to take down an empire. Kalinda, 18, has longed to find out where she came from and how she was brought to an orphan ward known as the Sisterhood. One day, the powerful Rajah Tarek comes to take her to be his 100th queen. Kalinda leaves her friend Jaya behind and journeys into a world where she is treated like a queen and threatened by the Rajah's 99 wives and courtesans. In order to become the next queen, Kalinda must fight to the death in a tournament against the other women who are competing for the crown. Along with her guard, Captain Deven Naik, she begins to uncover the many secrets and lies that she has been told throughout her life. It isn't until Kalinda loses someone close to her that she realizes how much power the Rajah has over the empire and what she will need to do to stop him from harming others. Filled with many action-packed sequences, forbidden romance, and unexpected surprises, this debut fantasy will appeal to teens who enjoy epic dramas with strong female characters. VERDICT Recommended for libraries where Kiera Cass's The Selection is popular.Adrienne Sayban, Peoria Public Library, AZ
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  PRAISE FOR EMILY R. KING’S
  
  
  
  
  
  THE HUNDREDTH QUEEN SERIES
  
  
  
  
  
  _THE HUNDREDTH QUEEN_
  
  
  
  
  
  _Winner of the 2017 Whitney and UTOPiA Awards_
  
  
  
  
  
  _for Best Novel by a Debut Author_
  
  
  
  
  
  “King’s debut is built on a solid premise that draws on Sumerian mythology for
  inspiration . . . The tale maintains a consistent thread as King embarks on a
  deep examination of sisterhood, first between Kali and her best friend Jaya,
  and later when she must fight the rajah’s other wives to keep her place within
  the palace.”
  
  
  
  
  
  -- _Publishers Weekly_
  
  
  
  
  
  “ _The Hundredth Queen_ plunges readers into a fantasy world full of love,
  betrayal, rebellion, and magic.”
  
  
  
  
  
  -- _Deseret News_
  
  
  
  
  
  “King writes multiple strong female characters, led by Kalinda, who has the
  loyalty and bravery of spirit to defend her friends even if that means facing
  death. Strong characterization, deep worldbuilding, page-turning action scenes
  and intrigue, as well as social commentary, make this book stand out. R