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Si'Empra's Queen: An epic contemporary fantasy adventure continues (Songs of Si'Empra Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Miriam Verbeek (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 11 ratings
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“A must-read for both fantasy buff and lovers of women’s fiction” - Prairie’s Book Review

“Brilliant and captivating ... This series has a richness that deepens with each book” - Amazon Customer

Get ready to dive back into the richly detailed world of Si’Empra in Si’Empra’s Queen, the final installment of the thrilling urban fantasy trilogy, Songs of Si’Empra. This heartwarming and fast-paced finale explores grief, friendship, sacrifice, and love as Ellen works to solidify the peace she fought so hard for.

Fifteen years have passed, and much has changed. Under Ellen’s rule, Si’Empra has returned to a peaceful state, and the three societies are working together again in harmony. Of course, there are still a handful of issues to overcome. The Crystalmakers are struggling to adapt to the changing times, and Ellen’s failing health means she must find and train another leader to take her place.

Meanwhile, the pirate Ellen once tricked and escaped from is back, and he has a score to settle. While Ellen was distracted, he slowly embedded himself in the Skyseeker’ society. His vendetta against Ellen burns hot, and he will stop at nothing to get his revenge. Now, he’s finally in the perfect place to exact it.

Full of intrigue, action, and unforgettable characters you can’t help but love, Si’Empra’s Queen is perfect for fans of Lindsay Buroker’s Legacy of Magic and Leigh Bardugo’s Alex Stern series. Complete the adventure, and click “Add to cart” today!

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A sweeping, compelling tale...

Verbeek wraps up her graceful, gripping trilogy in Si'Empra series with this satisfying third installment which follows the life of Ellen as the Queen of Si'Empra as the story hops across time. It's been fifteen years since Ellen took charge as Ürügh of Si'Empra, the leader of the Skyseeker Society. The hostile Antarctic island is flourishing under her command now, but the effect of Mylin, a drug produced by Cryptals, which fuels energy for Ellen's ailing body is gradually diminishing, bringing her end closer. But there are tasks she must accomplish before she leaves: Getting Richard, her long-time close friend, ready for the leadership and discovering the long-buried secrets of the original Guild to ensure the rightful place of the detested Webcleaners in the society. But Ellen's old nemesis Norm Tucker is back, and he has every intention to avenge his past insults. The novel brims with the same gripping immediacy (despite Ellen's cool demeanor) and emotional intensity that have marked the earlier installments in the series. Ellen's heart aching tale offers an exploration of how one goes on living after suffering sexual abuse and mental trauma. Verbeek's storytelling is urgent, and her language scintillating and polished. Her characters, especially the pair of Ellen and Rosa are thoroughly human. Ellen with her stubborn disposition and her panache to shut out others may get on readers' nerves but she is easy to root for. Verbeek has portrayed her with great sympathy and yet admirably refuses to gloss over rough edges. The connection between Ellen and Rosa is achingly tender as Ellen, relentlessly struggling with her inner demons tries to find strength in their enduring bond. The sheer exhilaration of the fascinatingly created remote and hostile Antarctic island world with its varied inhabitants such as Crystalmakers, Skyseekers, Cryptals, and Webcleaners among other, the tight plotting, and the unexpected twists will keep readers engrossed through to the heart wrenching and yet satisfying conclusion. This sweeping fantasy is as much a coming-of-age story as it is an exploration of trauma, grief, duty, sacrifice, friendship, and love. New readers are advised to read the series in proper order to get a better understanding of Si'Empra's intricate world. This unique, consistently compelling account of Ellen's life is an apt finale to a stunning tale. A must read for both fantasy buffs and lovers of women's fiction.

From the Author

Si'Empra's Queen is the third book of the Si'Empra trilogy.

Ellen is in her mid-thirties in this book and dealing with adventures that are akin to those of mentoring others and stabilizing the society she fought so hard to save in books 1 and 2. I wanted to explore issues of trauma from a societal and individual level, as well as infuse more of a love of nature and how it is important for humans to understand its many intricacies.

It is this latter issue that has encouraged me to decide to donate all profits from the sale of this book to a charity dedicated to the ongoing integrity of Antarctica.

I hope you enjoy the read as much as I enjoyed the research and crafting of this story.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08CN13NT7
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Miriam Verbeek (August 30, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 30, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4703 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 452 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 11 ratings

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When she is not writing or editing, Miriam is likely in the garden, in the bush walking or running with her dogs, playing with grandchildren or reading a book.

When she's writing, she uses issues that have been stuffed into her brain while studying for a variety of degrees from BA to MBA and PhD and rounded out by lots of editing academic theses and articles.

Check out her urban fantasy series, "Songs of Si’Empra", and the "Saskia van Essen" crime books today on Amazon. Join her newsletter through her website for free prequels, news and promotions.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
11 global ratings

Top review from the United States

Corine Ann Barnes
5.0 out of 5 stars Si'Empra's Queen--Ulrugh
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2020
Ellen's brother, the Ulrugh, has embraced a weird conglomeration of religions, appointed himself as its mouthpiece, and is on a path to insanity before a rebellion led by an untrustworthy foreigner gets him killed. Ellen, having been trained from childhood to be Ulrugh, takes charge, stops the carnage, and rescues his daughter from his abuse. She is than made Ulrugh. She slides into the role amidst some misgivings by the ruling class, but she succeeds. She has a huge job ahead of her to change a lot of minds...
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Ann Mathon
5.0 out of 5 stars Sad the trilogy is finished!
Reviewed in Australia on January 27, 2021
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This was the last book in the series, at least for the moment. To my surprise I was heartbroken that this journey was over because I had grown to love the characters and the place created by the author. They are rich, complex and really connect. I don't normally respond this way to books, especially not fantasy books, which I rarely read, and was pleased to be moved. Highly recommended, and I am looking forward to what Miriam Verbeek might publish next!
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Susan
5.0 out of 5 stars Si’Empra’s Queen was a great finale
Reviewed in Australia on May 24, 2021
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Having loved the first and second books of the series I enjoyed the third book most of all. Si’Empra’s Queen was very fast paced and difficult to put down, bringing together and answering those intriguing questions from the first two books. It was great to be back in the company of those wonderful characters, and I’m a little sad the story has now ended.
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Kindle Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Great end to the series
Reviewed in Australia on May 17, 2021
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Loved the read. Great finish to the series and really unique and original ideas. I loved seeing how the characters developed and how Si'Empra evolved from the previous books.

Would read again :)
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Skinnypreacher
4.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing realist fantasy
Reviewed in Australia on September 23, 2020
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A fitting end to the trilogy. Not as dark as the first book, the several tensions and twists don’t plummet to rock bottom before their resolution, with a pleasing lack of endless “if only” miscommunications and coincidences.
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Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant and captivating
Reviewed in Australia on September 1, 2020
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This series just keeps giving more. The characters stay with me as people in my life. The themes continue to make me think. The series has a richness that deepens with each book. This series is going on my very short list of books to read again.
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