Four Dead Queens

Praise for Four Dead Queens:
An Indie Bestseller
An Amazon Best Book March 2019
A Blue Spruce Book Award Nominee 2020
A Texas Tayshas Reading List Pick 2020

A good, devious mix of some of the best fantasy and murder mystery that YA has had to offer recently. Entertainment Weekly

Astrid Scholte's propulsive debut YA novel checks all the boxes for an addictive read. Refinery29

Four Dead Queens is a darkly delicious tale that keeps you in constant suspense. A thrilling, genre-blending book perfect for fans of both fantasy and murder mysteries. I just might be the fifth dead queen because this story with its labyrinthine twists and turns slayed me in every possible way. Kerri Maniscalco, #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Stalking Jack the Ripper series

A cinematic thrill ride brimming with murder, mayhem, and twists that will shock you, Four Dead Queens is sure to be your next obsession. Absolutely riveting. Sarah Glenn Marsh, author of the Reign of the Fallen series

Astrid Scholte breaks into the fantasy genre with a triumphant, exciting debut that will keep readers guessing all the way to final chapter. Four Dead Queens is not to be missed! Beth Revis, New York Times bestselling author of Give the Dark My Love

Scholte's stand-alone debut marks her as an author to watch. Kirkus Reviews
 
Scholte has created an intrigue-heavy adventure in a world filled with characters whom readers will want to revisit. Publishers Weekly
 
Debut author Scholte manipulates multiple points of view and flashbacks to create an action-packed romance. Booklist
 
The story takes unexpected turns, has complicated characters who develop over time, and ends unpredictably . A recommended addition to young adult fantasy/dystopian collections. School Library Journal

A fierce, darkly compelling protagonist...and readers will want to double back to get a better look at the various turns of the enticingly twisting timeline.   Bulletin of the Center for Children s Books