Hm, I disagree that she couldn't choose another male to replace Theran - out of something like 200 available males in the Territory I'm sure one of them would have been easier to deal with. It would have been difficult and a confrontation because of the whole Grayheaven thing but it was technically possible.

The issue for me is probably that I love the world and the particular set up of Cassidy's story really really hits my buttons - it is perfect - but Cassidy herself is not the character I wanted/hit my buttons in terms of behavior. So I really enjoyed the books because of the situation but was frustrated with Cassidy, though she had her high points. I'm crossing my fingers that there will be another main character Queen in the future - a self confident one would be a nice change IMO! (Jaenelle, Lia, and Cassidy all seemed to me very insecure when it came to interpersonal relationships though they all had good reasons for it). And one that loves clothes would thrill me - I get the occasional feeling that being into and comfortable with dressing up makes me "petty" and "borderline evil" in the Realms.

I really really wish there was more decent fanfic - I don't suppose you've seen any sites (other than fanfiction.com)?