Legacy and the Queen (Legacy and the Queen, 1) Hardcover – Illustrated, September 3, 2019

Kobe Bryant and Annie Matthew, Authors of "Legacy and the Queen" have written a unique, entertaining, intense, magical, captivating story. I love everything about this book. The cover has a velvet feel with the gold imprinted letters and design. When I open the book, I am reminded of many classics and fairy tales that I have read. The Authors have written and vividly described a coming of age novel with a certain essence of magical feel.  This story does remind me of "The Hunger Games" in a slight way.  I read this in one sitting and was totally mesmerized by the story. The Genres for this novel are Fiction, Magical Realism, and Fantasy. The authors describe the colorful and dramatic characters as complex, and complicated. There are also comparisons and contrasts to good and evil, rich and poor, and kind and mean-spirited.Legacy lives in an orphanage with her father and homeless children. She takes care of the little ones, and more than anything loves to play tennis. Legacy reads to the children and confides in her best friend Van. Van religiously reads the town's paper and sees that there is a contest for tennis players. If Legacy wins, this could mean that all her father's financial worries would be over, and the orphanage would thrive. Legacy knows that her father wouldn't give permission so she is determined to go and see if she can win.When Legacy does reach the castle, there are many obstacles in her way.  Legacy is treated as an outcast, and it is hard for her to fit in. I admire Legacy's strong will, determination, and kindness.  I would highly recommend this novel to older children, young adults, and adults of every age. The authors discuss the importance of family, friends, believing in yourself, emotional support, fairness, love, and hope. I find the magical words in this story inspiring.

I read both books with my 8 year old daughter. She loved the storyline and I loved the way it weaved in so many powerful life lessons and provided my daughter with a role model to look up to. We both talk about how cool it would be if they made a movie out of the story.

We’ve read several books together and this one is right up there with “Harry Potter”! The story is amazing and the lessons within will last a lifetime. He was literally begging to read more every night. As if Kobe wasn’t already great enough this along with “The Punies” puts him in a class all his own.

I got this book for my son, he is 10 and he loves this book. Definitely recommend the book, the cover is so unique with a velvety texture. Miss Kobe, RIP legend and thank you for such an amazing book.On another note, the book arrived in a medium sized amazon box and the book was bubbled wrapped so nicely and it was secured in the box as if it was a fragile item. Thank you to the person who sent out this book for delivery. We could tell you were Kobe’s fan as well the way you took care of this delivery.

This book was an amazing experience of a young girl and her destiny to become the best person she could be through tennis. This book was well written with a great plot that people would find joy in. Kobe, we will forever follow Legacy and her great powers

I bought this book for my 12 year old tennis playing daughter, but wanted to read it myself to be sure of it’s content before giving it to her. This book was so much better than I had even hoped. What a story of perseverance and the power of mental toughness. I loved it and my daughter is few chapters in and loving it as well. I hope there’s a sequel!

Very well made book. Gorgeous cover and a cute kids (adult kids), story! Lovely addition to my library.

I really liked the book. It was very descriptive, had a great plot, good use of imagery, and kept me engaged from beginning to end. I wish for this to be the first book of a sequel.

My daughter says it's different and she is really enjoying it.

Buena calidad de producto

Everything about the book is just a dream... from the cover, to the pages, the illustration and the story it’s just a beautiful book.

Great story

Amazing book! I wish Kobe is still here, he has a lot of stories to share for sure ♥︎