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Behind the Throne

Written by: K. B. Wagers
Narrated by: Angèle Masters
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Behind the Throne begins K. B. Wagers's action-packed science fiction adventure, with a heroine as rebellious as Han Solo, as savvy as Leia, and as skilled as Rey.

Hail Bristol has made a name for herself as one of the most fearsome gunrunners in the galaxy. But she can't escape her past forever: Twenty years ago, she was a runaway princess of the Indranan Empire. Now, her mother's people have finally come to bring her home.

But when Hail is dragged back to her Indrana to take her rightful place as the only remaining heir, she finds that trading her ship for a palace is her most dangerous move yet.

In a world where the only safe options are fight or flight, Hail must rule.

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What the critics say

"Excellent SF adventure debut." (Publishers Weekly, starred review)
"Full of fast-paced action and brutal palace intrigue, starring the fiercest princess this side of Westeros." (B&N.com)

"Promising science-fiction series...for fans of stories with plenty of action and political maneuvering." (Booklist)
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There are some good ideas and promising moments, but the author never seems to explore or capitalize on them effectively.

Hail's constant monologues are suffocating, the supporting characters feel like video game NPCs,
and the story is largely carried by Angèle Masters' narration.

I've heard the series improves after book 1, but spending any more time with this universe is going to be a hard sell after what a chore this was to get through.

A miserable slog of a book

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