Friday, September 12, 2025

Review: The Crimson Throne

The Crimson Throne The Crimson Throne by Sara Raasch
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Alyth has been tasked with watching over Queen Mary.  Specifically, her husband, Lord Darnley, and his magical attempts to cause her harm.  Alyth is half fae and is sworn to keep the Red Caps out of Scotland.  Samson wants to lock in his position in the English court and is sent to Scotland as a spy.  Alyth and Samson must navigate the tumultuous Scottish court and stay one step ahead of Lord Darnley.  What secrets will they uncover in their search?

The Crimson Throne is the first book in the Spy and Guardian series.   This historical fantasy transports readers to the time of Mary Queen of Scots and puts a fae spin on everything.  Raasch and Revis don’t spend much time going into the lives and history of the historical characters, but readers with a basic understanding of the Elizabethan era should have no issues following along.  The ending of this book was satisfying and complete, with the note at the end saying the next book will be another story that may not be a direct sequel.  A fun read for fans of this time period or genre. 

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