Queen of the Forest

Hearts of Dragons, Book 2

By: G J Ogden

Narrated by: J.S. Arquin

- From Kindle Storyteller Award Winner G J Ogden -

A vengeful cult. A lost companion. A dragon rises from the depths.

After the cultists’ defeat at the Battle of Dun Morlaig, a fragile peace returns to Westskyr. But whispers of another ancient drake awaken new fears, and the vengeful leader of the dragon cult will stop at nothing to unleash her fury.

Torin, burdened by guilt and a sense of honor, sets out to find his lost companion. Aided by a fierce Holy Blade, his desperate search leads him to Briarhold in Wyndor, a city of dark secrets built inside a forest of towering trees.

But deep within Wyndor lies a power of unimaginable might - the fabled Queen of the Forest. Her awakening could shift the balance of power in Westskyr, threatening not just Torin’s mission but the fate of all seven realms.

Queen of the Forest is the riveting second book in the Hearts of Dragons trilogy by Kindle Storyteller Award Winner G J Ogden. Continue the saga today!

©2025 G J Ogden (P)2025 G J Ogden

2nd Installment Changes a Strategic Plotpoint

The ending of the 1st book sets up Torin’s journey during the second book; however, the reason given for this is changed, taking away Torin’s choice in the matter. Further, Torin’s character is supposed to be above reproach. Yet, he starts his journey with an act that was clearly dishonorable and completely unnecessary. Another issue I have with this series is the amount of space given to the bad guy’s perspective. An occasional insight into their activities and motivations is fine and can sharpen the contrast with the good guys. But when half of the book is devoted to the evil side, it muddies the water of the battle of good vs. evil. I have not quite finished the second book, so if the end of the series justifies the means (showing both sides equally), I will modify my judgement.