This is a cool book. Lori Devoti does a nice job
playing with various theories of Amazons and Amazon-style
cultures, as well as adding unique interpretations. Zery is
a leader in a difficult time, a time in which some demand
change while others push for stalwart acceptance and
continuance of long-standing traditions. Devoti imagines
that Amazons live in the modern world, but in their own
society outside and apart from human culture. This book
queries "what if" the sons of the Amazons banded together,
and "what if" they had similar powers to those cultivated
by the Amazon women?
Although the initial question appears straightforward,
AMAZON QUEEN flings the reader through intricate twists and
turns of superior tale-telling. The characters are
realistic and visceral, and their relationships and
questions regarding their world and the changing conditions
of their culture make sense. A fascinating story, AMAZON
QUEEN (the sequel to AMAZON INK) makes one hunger for more
works about Zery and her people, particularly because of
all of the questions left unanswered.
Amazon queen Zery Kostovska has never questioned tribe
traditions. After all, these rules have kept the tribe
strong for millennia and enabled them to live undetected,
even in modern-day America. Zery is tough, fair,
commanding—the perfect Amazon leader.
At least, she was.
A new high priestess with a penchant for secrecy and
technology is threatening Zery’s rule. Plus, with the
discovery of the Amazon sons, males with the same skills as
their female counterparts, even Zery can’t deny that the
tribe must change. But how? Some want to cooperate with the
sons. Others believe brutal new leadership is needed—and are
willing to kill to make it happen.
Once, Zery’s word was law. Now, she has no idea who to
trust, especially with one powerful Amazon son making her
question all her instincts. For Zery, tribe comes first, but
the battle drawing near is unlike any she’s faced before . .
. and losing might cost her both the tribe and her life.
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