Zen Cho's "The True Queen" is a spellbinding adventure that transports readers from the enchanted island of Janda Baik to the glittering ballrooms of Regency London and the mystical depths of Fairyland. Sisters Muna and Sakti awaken on Janda Baik with their memories mysteriously erased by a powerful curse, their only hope lying with the Sorceress Royal in distant Britain. Their journey takes a perilous turn through the Fairy Queen’s treacherous realm, where Sakti inexplicably disappears. Now alone, Muna must brave the intricacies of Regency high society, employing wit and magical deception to pose as a prodigy, all while desperately searching for her sister and a cure for their shared amnesia. As she delves deeper, Muna becomes entangled in a high-stakes plot surrounding the contentious succession to the Fairy throne. With Fairyland's future hanging in the balance, Muna must unravel the secrets of her past, find Sakti, and confront her true destiny before powerful forces close in.
Critical Reception
"Zen Cho's 'The True Queen' is celebrated as a 'sheer delight' and a 'joyous mash-up' that brilliantly fuses Regency charm with vibrant high fantasy and rich Malaysian folklore, establishing it as a uniquely enchanting and highly praised work."