Droughtlander suggestions: Read The Lost Queen books by Signe Pike

Make The Lost Queen books your next read during Droughtlander

It’s hard trying to find something to read during Droughtlander. Sure, you could read the Outlander books over and over again, but there’s so much other great content out there. The Lost Queen trilogy by Signe Park is something to check out next.

There are only two books in the series written so far. Park is working on the third book in the series, which will conclude the story. However, there’s plenty of space for novellas or spin-off books at the moment.

The Lost Queen is a series you need to read in order. With the Outlander books, there’s enough reminders to read a later book and still enjoy it without the rest of the series—reading in order just makes more sense. With Park’s books, the first book is necessary to understand the journeys of the main characters in the first book.

What The Lost Queen trilogy is about

Get ready for a lot of names you won’t be able to pronounce! There’s a guide in the books.

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The Lost Queen is the first book of the series, focused on the twin sister who is the inspiration behind the legend of Merlin. It’s set in sixth-century Scotland, telling the story of Languoreth and Lailoken, raised in the Old Way but facing Christianity taking over the land.

Things aren’t easy for Languoreth, though. She falls in love with Maelgwn, a soldier of Emrys Pendragon, but she’s betrothed to Rhyydrech, the son of a Christian king. And so, she and her brother must face the war to come to protect the Old Way and keep their family and people safe. Will Languoreth lose everything?

The Lost Kingdom is the sequel, continuing the events from the first book. I won’t share the blurb because it does give away the ending to the first novel in the series.

Why it’s excellent during Droughtlander

The Lost Queen has a lot in common with Outlander, especially being set in Scotland. This is before Christianity became the main religion—both Protestant and Catholic. It’s in a time of the Druids and other Pagan religions.

Yes, there are mentions of standing stones. There’s talk of magic. There’s also a fight for a kingdom and for family. You’ll feel a connection to the country in the way that Outlander offers. This time, it’s a chance to know Scotland further back in time.

At the same time, there are some substantial differences. A lot of the stories are based on legends, a time before history was ever really written about. There are connections to the tales of Merlin and King Arthur.

There is also the love story between Languoreth and Maelgwn. It’s not on the same level of Claire and Jamie, but the situations of the love story are completely different. Languoreth’s love story is a forbidden one. She’s betrothed to a prince, and it would mean death if she betrays that betrothal. There’s the look at what one woman will do to survive and save her family.

Throughout the two books, the story is told from different viewpoints. It’s clear when the viewpoints switch, helping us get to know the various characters in the tales. There isn’t always a happy ending to a person’s story arc, but it’s realistic and shrouded in historical context.

If you love Scotland, love historical fiction, and enjoy the Arthurian legends, then you’ll want to give The Lost Queen and The Forgotten Kingdom a chance during Droughtlander.

What are you reading during Droughtlander? Share your top picks in the comments below.

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