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The Queen's Bane: A Stone Bearers Novel (Book Four) Kindle Edition

by Jacque Stevens (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 10 ratings
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Wizards and drow are set to ravage the world between them, just as they had in the past. . .



As Drynn travels back to the forest, rumors of drow haunt his steps. His brother may have killed a wizard, leading many, even among his friends, to demand his death in return. Desperate for another solution, Drynn is relieved to discover that another bearer has been called, Princess Josalene. She moves with a confidence Drynn lacks, calling an army to her side and making herself the Queen of Kalum.

She has a solution for the drow problem as well. Instead of killing them, she will pull enough magic together to recreate the dome and imprison the drow. But such a large source of magic must come from somewhere and Josalene seems ready to do anything to get what she wants.

Will this new bearer bring balance to the coming war or create even more chaos?

If you like epic quests, mythical creatures, and destined heroes, then you’ll love this coming-of-age fantasy series. One-click now to continue the magic, mystery, and heart-pounding adventure!

The Queen’s Bane is the direct sequel to The Queen’s Opal (2017), The Queen’s Gift (2018), and The Queen’s Heir (2018) in a new YA high fantasy adventure series set in the same magical and exotic world as The Stone Bearers (2016).

Clean Read. Fantasy violence, light innuendo, and a few darker themes. Recommended for young adults and teens twelve and up.

Other Books by Jacque Stevens:

Stone Bearers:
0. The Stone Bearers (2016)
0.5. The Frog’s Princess (2016)
1. The Queen’s Opal (2017)
2. The Queen’s Gift (2018)
3. The Queen’s Heir (2018)
4. The Queen’s Bane (2019)
5. The Queen’s Rite (2019)

Please Note: The Queen’s Opal is Book One. The Stone Bearers is a standalone novel that can be read before or after the full series.

The short story, The Frog’s Princess, can also be read in any order. Find it in The Fantastic Worlds Anthology (2016) or have a free digital copy delivered to you after signing up for my email list at sjacquebooks.com. Those on my email list will receive monthly emails with updates on deals, review opportunities for new releases, and other exclusive content.

Fairy Ring:
1. Fairy Ring: Shards of Janderelle (2017)
2. Fairy Ring: Changeling of Janderelle (2019)
3. Fairy Ring: Prince of Janderelle (2020)

HighTower Fairytales:
Winter Falls: A Tale of the Snow Queen (2017)
Cry Wolf: A Tale of Beauty and the Beast (2020)
Depths: A Tale of the Little Mermaid (2020)
Robin's Hood: A Tale of Sherwood Forest (2021)
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  1. Reading age
    12 - 18 years
  2. Book 4 of 5
    Stone Bearers
  3. Print length
    378 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    7 - 12
  6. Publication date
    June 27, 2019
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07RPB5TQL
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ sjacquebooks.com (June 27, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 27, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2223 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 378 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 10 ratings

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Jacque Stevens wrote her first novel as a stress relief activity during nursing school. Now, as a USA-Today Bestselling Author, she has taken a step back from nursing so she can spend all her time writing stories filled with elves, fairies, and all things awesome. She also is a freelance editor.

Jacque lives in Arizona where she can be found walking the streets with a dark and handsome young man who loves everything about her. He’s a shiba inu mix.

New friends, enemies, and wandering visitors from cyberspace can contact Jacque here: sjacquebooks.com or sjacquebooks(at)gmail.com.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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5.0 out of 5 stars Queen's Bane
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2020
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I have really enjoyed the way this series has gone. The characters and plot are really well thought out and flows smoothly. Can't wait to find out how everything wraps up.
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Manie Kilian
4.0 out of 5 stars Like a very deep river
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2019
The Queen's Bane is the fourth installment in the popular Stonebearers series.
The world of Stonebearers is quite a peculiar mix of fantastical creatures, like phoenixes, dragonets and peopled by elves, sprites drows, two distinctly different human races, wizzards and endowed with various magical arts.
What quickly becomes evident is that these different peoples and races actually know rather little of each other, the other's company histories, motivations and cultures. And, so human indeed, intolerance, prejudices,slights and grudges are born rather easily and held for ages.
Most peculiar are the stones handed down to ... well almost random bearers, endowing each with the most fascinating and diverse of magical abilities.
Drynn, the elf, is one such a bearer of the Renewal stone. Which is why he is now king instead of his brother Tayvin.
But, in Queen's Bane there are three new stonebearers coming to light, bearing the stones of Pursuation, Truth and that of a demon (this last one of particularly concern but for the briefest of mentions in Queen's Bane).
From the aforegoing it should also be clear that this series should be read in sequence lest you loose too much in comprehending what is actually happening in the first couple of chapters in the book.
Queen's Bane can probably be best likened to a very deep river where the story flows, often turgidly, but with all kinds of undercurrents, twists and turns and so much more than evident on the surface. Almost Tolkienesque in scope.
It takes a little while to become fully immersed in this world of the stonebearers but you get hooked nevertheless, almost involuntarily. The characters are well drawn and their motivations well defined (which is probably the strongest ability of the author in each of her books I read). Add to that a unique view and world building and it is easy to discern why these books become so popular.
Enjoy.
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CuteAsADaisy
5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read Series for Fantasy Readers
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2021
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this series! Those who love fantasy, magic and adventure will not be disappointed.

The first book does start a little slow but it's so worth it because this author builds such depth and intrigue into the characters and the story. There is a little bit of recap in each book but you really need to read them in order. It is an elven adventure with humans, mages, drow, dragonettes, a phoenix, and many more fantasy creatures. This series is a bit reminiscent of Lord of the Rings but I would say they are more on level with Brandon Mull style and quality of books. Book four continues the adventure and there are so many twists, turns, ups, and downs that it really is a great ride. As with the others in the series it feels like it ends too quickly and leaves you on just enough of a cliff hanger that you really want the next book but not so extreme that it's upsetting. It's a clean read and I have let me 11 year old read them and he loves them too! These are meant for middle grade readers to adults. I am really looking forward to book to book five!

The narrator does an incredible job with the voice differentiations, accents and acting. He's really a lot of fun to listen to and definitely on my list of favorite narrators.

—I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
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The Mysterious Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Additively superb
Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2019
Ok, I admit it. I can get easily addicted when I come across good fantasy novels. That can be the only explanation for why I obsessively read through both The Queen's Bane: A Stone Bearers Novel (Book Four) and The Queen's Rite: A Stone Bearers Novel (Book Five) when I realized that they were both out. Bad enough I started at night, but understandable I’d want to since I loved the first three books in this series (separately reviewed), but that does not really excuse the binge. Ok, at least even if exhausted I’m on a high from reading pleasure now. These books were just soooo good. I’m fan-girling all over this series and only bummed that I will not have any more Drynn and company to enjoy now that the series has been so superbly concluded. But for the fact that I’m literally dictating this review to my husband from my hospital bed I could go on and on with praises. Each of these books definitely deserves it. Since I can’t do that I will simply note that each book is most definitely one to read, and it is easy to highly recommend, though I’d strongly urge starting from book 1 to avoid missing out on something special.
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Fritz
4.0 out of 5 stars The end does not always justify the means.
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2019
A fantasy epic with interesting characters, lots of action and a good plot. I found the ending not only a cliff hanger but a bit confusing as it suddenly seemed to leap forward in time. This is my honest and voluntary review of an advanced reader copy of this book.
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LooseBoots
5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting fantasy adventure series
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2019
I’d forgotten just how much I love this series. It’s awesome. No spoilers but following the adventures of Kol is so exciting. His character has truly developed to an amazing level. I loved his ways before, now he has matured he is almost unstoppable.
Elves, wizards and stone beaters galore.

Very interesting and at times intense story which keeps your interest to the hast page.
Can’t wait for the final book.
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richard joesten
5.0 out of 5 stars The Queens Bane
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2019
A fantastic read. And addition to this series. A epic adventure that is a real page turner. This Author has brings you a fantastic story with lots of twists and turns, And it has a fantastic cover as well. I definitely recommend this must read
Shauna Joesten
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