The Queen has committed journalism. Or possibly a crime. June's Book of the Month was delayed by what historians will call "absolute chaos," so this month the crown belongs to TWO queens. Forged in the Fire finally receives the royal ceremony it deserved, while Sweet Salvation storms in to claim July's throne. Court is in session. Feelings have been weaponized. Nobody leaves emotionally intact.

She didn't build a backlist. She built an empire. World by world, series by series -- each one darker, more unhinged than the last. But the books are only half the story. The other half is the woman behind them.