"With a voice that pulls you in from the very first page, Sarah Raughley has penned an inventive thriller that defiantly looks history in the eye.” - Angie Thomas, New York Times bestselling author
“A thrilling and emotionally layered novel about a young woman of infamous parentage, entangled in a high-stakes game of truth or dare. The Queen’s Command isn’t just a story of revenge and but also one of reconciliation, growth, and self-discovery.” - Krystal Marquis, New York Times bestselling author of The Davenports Series
"Delivers a rich blend of political intrigue, elegant prose, and character-driven tension, anchored by a spirited heroine navigating a world of power and control." - Ryan Douglass, New York Times bestselling author of The Taking of Jake Livingston
“A harrowing story for when revenge on your enemies isn’t enough—you need vengeance against history itself.” - Jenni Howell, New York Times bestselling author of Boys with Sharp Teeth
“Every page brims with rage and grief, but the only thing more harrowing than Ina’s journey is the knowledge that it was based in reality. You will bow before this queen.” - Sara Raasch, New York Times bestselling author of Night of the Witch
“Murder, desire, and Machiavellian plotting combine in this unflinching page-turner. Revenge and justice have never been so satisfying!” - Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles
“Bold, incisive, and deliciously ruthless. Revenge catharsis at its finest.” - Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author of Imogen, Obviously
“A gripping exploration of revenge, justice, and the fierce power of feminine rage.” - June Hur, New York Times bestselling author of A Crane Among Wolves
“A thoughtful, powerful, unputdownable adventure!” - Kamilah Cole, bestselling author of So Let Them Burn and This Ends in Embers
"Raughley deftly weaves together information about and critiques of colonialism, power, and racism. The novel’s true strength is Sally’s character development: Arya Stark meets Starr Carter, weaving a web of destruction despite her grief in order to reclaim her dignity. Revenge, murder, and political intrigue will captivate readers." - Kirkus Reviews
"Formidable narrator Ina and her campaign foster drive and dread while the brilliantly rendered, racially diverse supporting cast injects conflict at every turn." - Publishers Weekly
"This has all the drama of a pure vengeance thriller, and Ina is an absolute stellar anti-hero, unrelentingly ruthless and terrifyingly capable." - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
"A vivid and vicious historical revenge thriller" - Booklist
"If you appreciate shows like Shonda Rhimes’ Queen Charlotte or movies like Amma Asante’s Belle, you will fly through the pages of this riveting historical novel." - Essence
"Introduces readers to an incredible true story and broadens it into a powerful tale that readers seeking historical fiction and high-stakes mystery are sure to enjoy." - BookPage (starred review)
"An ambitious portrayal of the true cost of privilege, ambition, and the burden of inherited trauma." - Kirkus Review
"Action, intrigue, and romance entertain, while perceptive plotting spotlights the Victorian practice of raising children from conquered territories as “wards of the empire” and suppressing their cultural identities. Irreverent first-person narration rounds out this soapy revenge tale." - Publishers Weekly
