Frean Chronicles

In a Queendom divided, can one girl unite the realms? Jacs, an inventor's apprentice from the Lower Realm, has only ever dreamed of what the land among the clouds holds. That is until she finds a letter from Connor, an Upperite boy hoping to learn more about the land below. Little does Jacs know, Connor is actually Prince Cornelius of the Queendom of Frea. With wooden boats and hot air balloons, the two begin a secret correspondence. But their friendship is divided by a heavily-guarded bridge and an inescapable prejudice. The strength of their bond was thought to transcend distance and time, but when the royal family visits the Lower Realm, the Queendom's feud is reignited. To save her people, Jacs must infiltrate the Upper Realm and earn her place to compete in the Contest of Queens. In a story about friendship, love, bravery, and defying gravity, Jacs will strive to prove that a Queendom is strongest when united.

A 2022 IPPY Award Silver Medal Winner In a Queendom divided, can one girl unite the realms? Jacs, an inventor's apprentice from the Lower Realm, has only ever dreamed of what the land among the clouds holds. That is until she finds a letter from Connor, an Upperite boy hoping to learn more about the land below. Little does Jacs know, Connor is actually Prince Cornelius of the Queendom of Frea. With wooden boats and hot air balloons, the two begin a secret correspondence. But their friendship is divided by a heavily-guarded bridge and an inescapable prejudice. The strength of their bond was thought to transcend distance and time, but when the royal family visits the Lower Realm, the Queendom's feud is reignited. To save her people, Jacs must infiltrate the Upper Realm and earn her place to compete in the Contest of Queens. In a story about friendship, love, bravery, and defying gravity, Jacs will strive to prove that a Queendom is strongest when united. Short Summary: Jacs, an inventor's apprentice from the Lower Realm, befriends Connor of the Upper Realm. The strength of their bond overcomes realm-related prejudice. But when the old feud in the Queendom of Frea reignites, Jacs must defy gravity and compete in the Contest of Queens to prove that a Queendom is strongest when united. "This tale is a thought-provoking fantasy novel, a story you can fall into and not come for air for hours." -YA Books Central "This book is a must read . . . playful and imaginative." -Cailyn Heintzelman, Morton Grove Public Library "My 2022 reading started off with a bang! Contest of Queens was a lovely read." -The Bookish Coven "Atmospheric and filled with vivid descriptions, this book is a powerful feminist take on creating a matriarchal world." -The Fictional Journal When an unsettling event occurs in the Queendom of Frea, Jacs, an inventor's apprentice from the Lower Realm, participates in the Contest of Queens to prove that a Queendom is strongest when united.

A 2024 IPPY Award Silver Medal Winner Winning the crown was only the beginning. Jacs, now the rightful Queen of Frea, seems to be Queen in title alone. She scrambles to learn the customs and traditions of a Realm she had only read about in books. The Council of Four have her firmly under their thumb, and their ideas for the Queendom are oppressive and outdated. Their knowledge of her mother and Master Leschi's whereabouts is the only leverage they need to make the new Queen dance to their tune. Jacs is determined to find those who were taken from her and do what's right for her Queendom. But in her search for answers, Jacs uncovers a much darker truth from the Queendom's past that will forever change its future.

A 2024 IPPY Award Silver Medal Winner Winning the crown was only the beginning. Jacs, now the rightful Queen of Frea, seems to be Queen in title alone. She scrambles to learn the customs and traditions of a Realm she had only read about in books. The Council of Four have her firmly under their thumb, and their ideas for the Queendom are oppressive and outdated. Their knowledge of her mother and Master Leschi's whereabouts is the only leverage they need to make the new Queen dance to their tune. Jacs is determined to find those who were taken from her and do what's right for her Queendom. But in her search for answers, Jacs uncovers a much darker truth from the Queendom's past that will forever change its future. Short Summary: Jacs is now Queen of Frea, but it comes with many challenges that she had not anticipated when those close to her are captured and used as leverage against the new Queen. In her search for answers, Jacs uncovers a much darker truth from the Queendom's past that will forever change its future. "Featuring a multinarrative structure, compelling female characters, intriguing magic, and the politics of an unjust matriarchal society, this sequel follows Jacs' ongoing journey toward empowerment . . ." -Kirkus Reviews "Queen's Catacombs is an exciting sequel to The Frean Chronicles offering us a fierce matriarch whose belief in herself and determination captures readers and gives us hope for our own Upper Realm-led world. Jacs is the relatable hero we all need, and the endearing ensemble transports us into their world offering adventure, intrigue, and a cliffhanger that will have you generating conspiracy theories with your book club." -Nicoletta Romano, University Canada West Library "Wonderfully imaginative and lusciously descriptive. Jacs and the perils of saving her Queendom will have you hooked to your seat for hours!" -PeakBookReviews "Queen's Catacombs is a complex sequel with engaging characters, plot twists, mysteries, and romance." -YA Books Central After winning the crown, Jacs learns that being queen is in title alone when the Council uses their leverage to control her. But she soon uncovers a much darker truth from the Queendom's past that will forever change its future.

What dreams survive when the nightmares are real? Jacs, Queen of Frea, is struggling to stay afloat beneath the weight of her crown. Her loved ones are missing, injured, or worse, her resources are stretched to their breaking point, and she is about to lead her troops back into the catacombs to face the Sons of Celos-a dangerous group set on tearing the Queendom apart. Ascending the throne . . . Stranded in the Lower Realm, Connor begins to notice further signs of a sinister plot, one designed to ensnare the minds of the citizens and turn their hearts away from their Queen, making him all the more desperate to return to his Queen's side. A war too late . . . From within the bowels of the Queendom, Celos's forces of darkness are gathering. Racing against a clock that had started ticking long before either Jacs or Connor realized, they must uncover Celos's plan and stop him before the Queendom comes crashing down around them. For readers who enjoy Terrier by Tamora Pierce, The Selection by Kiera Cass, and The Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor.

What dreams survive when the nightmares are real? Jacs, Queen of Frea, is struggling to stay afloat beneath the weight of her crown. Her loved ones are missing, injured, or worse, her resources are stretched to their breaking point, and she is about to lead her troops back into the catacombs to face the Sons of Celos-a dangerous group set on tearing the Queendom apart. Ascending the throne . . . Stranded in the Lower Realm, Connor begins to notice further signs of a sinister plot, one designed to ensnare the minds of the citizens and turn their hearts away from their Queen, making him all the more desperate to return to his Queen's side. A war too late . . . From within the bowels of the Queendom, Celos's forces of darkness are gathering. Racing against a clock that had started ticking long before either Jacs or Connor realized, they must uncover Celos's plan and stop him before the Queendom comes crashing down around them. For readers who enjoy Terrier by Tamora Pierce, The Selection by Kiera Cass, and The Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor. Short Summary: In the final book in the Frean Chronicles, Jacs, Queen of Frea, struggles to stay afloat beneath the weight of her crown as she prepares to face her enemies before they can tear her Queendom apart. "VERDICT: A satisfying conclusion to a trilogy that centers progress through equity alongside authentically drawn characters who will resonate with teen readers." -School Library Journal, Starred Review Jacs, Queen of Frea, struggles to stay afloat beneath the weight of her crown as she prepares to face her enemies before they can tear her Queendom apart.