Queen of the Unwanted

By: Jenna Glass

Narrated by: Robin Miles

In the riveting sequel to the feminist fantasy epic The Women's War, the ability to do magic has given women control over their own bodies. But as the patriarchy starts to fall, they must now learn to rule as women, not men.

Alys may be the acknowledged queen of Women’s Well—the fledgling colony where women hold equal status with men—but she cares little for politics in the wake of an appalling personal tragedy. It is grief that drives her now. But the world continues to turn.

In a distant realm unused to female rulers, Ellin struggles to maintain control. Meanwhile, the king of the island nation of Khalpar recruits an abbess who he thinks holds the key to reversing the spell that Alys’s mother gave her life to create. And back in Women’s Well, Alys’s own half brother is determined to bring her to heel. Unless these women can come together and embrace the true nature of female power, everything they have struggled to achieve may be at risk.

Critic reviews

Praise for The Women’s War

“An epic fantasy for the #MeToo era . . . It is refreshing to see women becoming heroes in a world that wishes to keep them muzzled. . . . While feminist science fiction and fantasy books have been around for decades—see Octavia Butler, Ursula K. Le Guin and Anne McCaffrey—tales that reflect recent feminist movements like #MeToo are an essential next step.”—The New York Times Book Review

“The interconnected story lines, excellent pacing, and heart-wrenching ending will have readers clamoring for the next book.”—Booklist (starred review)

“Stands out as both social commentary on contemporary issues of bodily autonomy, gender, and social power and as feminist retribution fantasy, made manifest through an appealing epic fantasy setting and grounded in a carefully designed magic system.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“I am very here for this book . . . the first in what’s sure to be an incredible series.”—SyFyWire

“A blend of the traditional Western European epic fantasy and the birth control revolution of the 1960s, The Women’s War takes the reader on a journey toward revolution. . . . A fascinating and entertaining read, and a welcome addition to the world of epic fantasy.”—New York Journal of Books

“A compulsive read, riveting characters, life-or-death stakes . . . a smashing book!”—Tamora Pierce

“Gloriously paced, plotted, and constructed with such elegance that it ceases to feel like a story and begins to feel like the truth.”—Seanan McGuire

“The Women’s War is #MeToo and #Resistance and #ProChoice through the lens of epic fantasy. Read it.”—Nicola Griffith

Thank you

Thank you narrator and author for a phenomenal story. Please listen to this book. I enjoyed. now listening to book 3.

Enchanted...Enthralled...In Love!

This all encompassing continuation of The Woman's War is just brilliant. The story in and of itself manages to be rich, complex, dark, and triumphant all at the same time.
With readers never really sure who the heroes and villains really are at any given time.
The thing that really makes the experience however.
The marriage of story and narration.
Stellar!

All around wonderful

Truly complicated characters, fully fleshed, fulfilling story arc. Just about perfect. This series has become one of my absolute favorites.

liked it.

a few predictable points but the twist was worth the wait. I enjoyed it greatly

Captivating!

This installment of Woman’s war is a fascinating story full of intrigue, cleverness, complexities, twists & turns and interesting characters. I had a good time listening to the story unfold!