A Queen’s Game
Book 1 of Aithyr Uprising
To destroy the elven court, she must marry her abductor … which would be easier if they hadn’t once been deeply in love.
Marietta’s life takes an unexpected turn when an elven lord captures her, thrusting her into a war between nations. Afraid for her family and friends back home, Marietta chooses retribution over regaining her freedom. But wielding her captor’s love as a weapon reopens old wounds.
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In her crucial quest to uncover Marietta's past, Queen Valeriya stumbles upon a well-guarded secret that’s pivotal in her plot to usurp her husband's rule. However, the queen's actions set off a chain of events that will forever change the fate of the elven court.
Meanwhile, the king takes interest in Lady Elyse for her innate magical abilities. Just as Elyse is on the brink of gaining the king's trust, an enticing offer of marriage from a foreign lord threatens to sway her loyalty.
Will Marietta, Valeriya, and Elyse’s chosen paths bring them deliverance or a crushing defeat?
A Queen’s Game is the high-stakes first book in the epic fantasy and romantasy series, Aithyr Uprising. If you're a fan of Game of Thrones, The City of Brass, and Reign, you'll love Eri Leigh's thrilling series that features a captivating blend of political intrigue, mesmerizing magic, and empowering female protagonists.
Meet the Characters
Marietta
A half-elven commoner, abducted and forced into marriage with an elven lord.
Valeriya
A Queen without power, undermining the husband she loathes for the legacy she craves.
Elyse
A lady with untold potential, determined to remain unseen.
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The following are the content warning for A Queen's Game. Each one of these are written with the utmost care and respect. Nothing is added for shock value. If you have any specific question regarding a trigger warning, please reach out to Eri directly.
Content warnings include kidnapping, sex, sexual harassment, domestic abuse (physical assault, emotionally abusive relationship), toxic relationship, confinement, chronic illness, drug use & alcohol use (sometimes without consent), depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and death.
A Queen’s Game
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“RUN don’t walk to read this book!
This is hands down one of the best books I’ve read this year. The writing is perfect, the main characters are amazing strong females and I couldn’t put this down. A unique story I have not read anything like. It’s a mix of Game of Thrones with magic.”
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”Game of Thrones level of court politics, deceit, and intrigue but make it more women empowerment. This whole book was beautifully written to drag you in, to have you feel the things our narrators feel, while being thought-provoking. Everyone should add this book to their TBR because it will become your next favorite read and you will join me in suffering till the next book comes out.”
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”This is officially the best book I've read this year AND my favourite book! This book made me cry, scream of joy, smile, scream of frustration, it gave me chills and made me angry, all of it. The emotions are there! It's so well written and so so good. This book deserves all the hype that A Court of Thorns and Roses got. JUST GO READ IT.”
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”What in the Game of Thrones did I just read?! Like many great books, this one started out a bit slow and then blew me away. Eri did a phenomenal job with her world and character building, which are such crucial factors in order to be able to be compared to Game of Thrones!”
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Frequently Asked Questions About
A Queen’s Game
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Yes, there is some sex in A Queen’s Game, but please note that it is a fantasy book with sex instead of a smut book with fantasy.
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Of the 3 POVs, one of the characters is a lesbian, another bisexual, and the last undetermined/unsure.
Supporting characters have a range of sexualities, including MLM and WLW and inclusive of people beyond the binary.
That being said, the relationships explored in AQG are between women and men.
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A Queen’s Game is an adult fantasy book and is intended for ages 18+.
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