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The Fire Queen's Apprentice #2
The Thunderbird Queen
A dangerous magic swells across the land. But who is controlling it?
Tamri is finally free of the oath bond and apprenticed to the Fire Queen. Their first task: figure out how to seal up the newly unleashed Lightning. The treacherous substance is spreading, affecting the dragons, the Wielders, and Tamri herself—not that she’ll admit it.
With unfinished business back home, Tamri travels to Pendark to rescue her grandmother. But she’ll get more than she bargained for when she comes face to face with her grandmother’s captor, who wants the Lightning for himself. Saving Gramma Teall could condemn the rest of the continent.
Meanwhile, vicious thunderbirds attack the mainland. Someone is using Lightning to control the magical creatures. Tamri must discover their identity before everyone she loves perishes beneath the swarm.
Tamri is finally free of the oath bond and apprenticed to the Fire Queen. Their first task: figure out how to seal up the newly unleashed Lightning. The treacherous substance is spreading, affecting the dragons, the Wielders, and Tamri herself—not that she’ll admit it.
With unfinished business back home, Tamri travels to Pendark to rescue her grandmother. But she’ll get more than she bargained for when she comes face to face with her grandmother’s captor, who wants the Lightning for himself. Saving Gramma Teall could condemn the rest of the continent.
Meanwhile, vicious thunderbirds attack the mainland. Someone is using Lightning to control the magical creatures. Tamri must discover their identity before everyone she loves perishes beneath the swarm.
328 pages, Paperback
Published September 18, 2019
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Jordan Rivet
36 books527 followersJordan Rivet is an American author of YA science fiction and fantasy featuring determined heroines, vivid worlds, and daring missions. Originally from Arizona, she lives in Hong Kong with her husband.
Jordan's YA fantasy series include Steel and Fire, Empire of Talents, The Fire Queen’s Apprentice, and Art Mages of Lure. Her science fiction includes Wake Me After the Apocalypse, The Seabound Chronicles, and The Lost Clone.
Jordan's YA fantasy series include Steel and Fire, Empire of Talents, The Fire Queen’s Apprentice, and Art Mages of Lure. Her science fiction includes Wake Me After the Apocalypse, The Seabound Chronicles, and The Lost Clone.
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September 13, 2021
On to the Thunder Bird Queen! This was more of a transitional book, but it still was a lot of fun and I love to see the growth in the characters. Tamri’s grandma is a lot of fun, and there are a lot of other good supporting characters as the story spirals out into other kingdoms and conflicts.
And the ending left me excited for another character to appear in the next one. Let’s go!
And the ending left me excited for another character to appear in the next one. Let’s go!
November 17, 2019
Reading the audiobook was as good as, if not better than reading it. Rivet has found the perfect narrator to bring her characters alive. The narrator really nailed the red lady. She also always paused at just the right moment to raise the anti.
You know though, listening to it made me really think about the story. Unlike duel of fire, where Siv and Dara Literally spark of each other, Tamri and Heath are a bit boring on comparison. Not to say Heath isn't good.
At the end of the day, you want to come home to stable supportive Heath like characters. But putting that into book farm is harder to enjoy where you want sparks and action in your romance.
You know though, listening to it made me really think about the story. Unlike duel of fire, where Siv and Dara Literally spark of each other, Tamri and Heath are a bit boring on comparison. Not to say Heath isn't good.
At the end of the day, you want to come home to stable supportive Heath like characters. But putting that into book farm is harder to enjoy where you want sparks and action in your romance.
October 15, 2019
What can I say? I’m obsessed with these books and Heath is just too cute. I can’t wait for the final book!
June 2, 2020
This series just gets better and better! I can't WAIT for the next book!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 1, 2024
Can't wait for t he next one
What a battle. Tamri has so much to face as does Sel. Intrigue. Magic. Love. Power struggles. Dragon. Great adventure.
What a battle. Tamri has so much to face as does Sel. Intrigue. Magic. Love. Power struggles. Dragon. Great adventure.
July 9, 2020
Series Info/Source: This is the second book in The Fire Queen’s Apprentice trilogy. I borrowed this book through Kindle Unlimited.
Story (4/5): I didn’t like this book as much as the first book in this series. The first portion felt really long, as Tamri travels back to Pendark to rescue her grandmother. There is an ominous feeling over the whole story as storms get more frequent. The second half of the book was better than the first as we see the thunderbirds get more aggressive and aggression between the kingdoms build.
This story was much less about adventure and new magic than it was about politics between the kingdoms. I am much more a fan of adventure fantasy than politically driven fantasy. I think that’s why I didn’t enjoy this as much.
Characters (4/5): Tamri grows in leaps and bounds in this story and we get to spend more time with her and her grandmother (I love her grandmother). Heath is amazing. Him and Tamri start to act more like mature adults and begin to grow a relationship. Selivia is the other character we hear from a lot and I didn’t feel like she was as much a part of the story as Tamri was. I still feel like I am missing a lot of the background between characters because of not reading the predecessor series to this one.
Setting (4/5): Again this book takes place in a lot of very typical fantasy kingdoms. I did like getting to journey into the forest area where the dragons come from. Aside from that though the settings of the different kingdoms here are fairly interchangeable, it would have been nice to have a bit more description to help the reader separate these kingdoms in their minds.
Writing Style (4/5): This is decently written and easy to read. The book switches POV between Selivia and Tamri, which I felt was a bit more jarring in this book than the last. The pacing was also a bit off in this book, slow to start than almost frantic towards the end.
My Summary (4/5): Overall this was a decent read, but I didn’t adore it like I did the first book. Things just started off too slow and I didn’t enjoy Selivia’s parts as much as Tamri’s. The focus changed from magic and adventure to more political issues as well. I plan on reading the final book but am unsure if I will read more of Rivet’s books after that.
Story (4/5): I didn’t like this book as much as the first book in this series. The first portion felt really long, as Tamri travels back to Pendark to rescue her grandmother. There is an ominous feeling over the whole story as storms get more frequent. The second half of the book was better than the first as we see the thunderbirds get more aggressive and aggression between the kingdoms build.
This story was much less about adventure and new magic than it was about politics between the kingdoms. I am much more a fan of adventure fantasy than politically driven fantasy. I think that’s why I didn’t enjoy this as much.
Characters (4/5): Tamri grows in leaps and bounds in this story and we get to spend more time with her and her grandmother (I love her grandmother). Heath is amazing. Him and Tamri start to act more like mature adults and begin to grow a relationship. Selivia is the other character we hear from a lot and I didn’t feel like she was as much a part of the story as Tamri was. I still feel like I am missing a lot of the background between characters because of not reading the predecessor series to this one.
Setting (4/5): Again this book takes place in a lot of very typical fantasy kingdoms. I did like getting to journey into the forest area where the dragons come from. Aside from that though the settings of the different kingdoms here are fairly interchangeable, it would have been nice to have a bit more description to help the reader separate these kingdoms in their minds.
Writing Style (4/5): This is decently written and easy to read. The book switches POV between Selivia and Tamri, which I felt was a bit more jarring in this book than the last. The pacing was also a bit off in this book, slow to start than almost frantic towards the end.
My Summary (4/5): Overall this was a decent read, but I didn’t adore it like I did the first book. Things just started off too slow and I didn’t enjoy Selivia’s parts as much as Tamri’s. The focus changed from magic and adventure to more political issues as well. I plan on reading the final book but am unsure if I will read more of Rivet’s books after that.
November 8, 2019
Eh.... I felt it was not as good as the first one
Ok. I loved the first book. I felt the writing was smoother and detailed without being repetitive. I love the idea for the book. Heath and Tamri' s "relationship" is a stretch. Tamri's rationale and emotions are hard to interpret. The only people I can tell she actually has loyalty and any kind of emotion towards is gramma,dara, and selvia. Her behavior back at the Pendark castle was irrational and just plain strange. Heath always complains that she doesn't think of her own life having value as she leaps into the fray, but I'm starting to believe she only has her reflexes. I also knew "who" the Thunderbird queen was back when Mav had told them about the presence on the island. I just wish there was more emotion and an actual thought process from Tamri. My favorite part of this book was the last page where she is talking about her connection with the "queen" and sounding like she is finally having her own thoughts. Also, I don't know how many times her grandma is reading the same book to her but at least drop some hints as to what it's about because it is obviously important.
Ok. I loved the first book. I felt the writing was smoother and detailed without being repetitive. I love the idea for the book. Heath and Tamri' s "relationship" is a stretch. Tamri's rationale and emotions are hard to interpret. The only people I can tell she actually has loyalty and any kind of emotion towards is gramma,dara, and selvia. Her behavior back at the Pendark castle was irrational and just plain strange. Heath always complains that she doesn't think of her own life having value as she leaps into the fray, but I'm starting to believe she only has her reflexes. I also knew "who" the Thunderbird queen was back when Mav had told them about the presence on the island. I just wish there was more emotion and an actual thought process from Tamri. My favorite part of this book was the last page where she is talking about her connection with the "queen" and sounding like she is finally having her own thoughts. Also, I don't know how many times her grandma is reading the same book to her but at least drop some hints as to what it's about because it is obviously important.
July 8, 2020
I'm not the biggest fan of Tamri. I understand why she thinks and acts the way she does, given her upbringing, but it doesn't mean I think it's okay. And I honestly have no clue why Heath even likes her. He deserves so much better. She's so hot and cold towards him, and her main concerns are only about her grandma and power. It's irritating. And based off her thought process at the end of this book, she's only going to get worse. She's so stupid sometimes that it makes me want to scream.
At least Sel and Latch and all my other favorite characters from the original series are still around giving me joy.
The plot and action is also really good, and despite how much I dislike Tamri, I'm still looking forward to the conclusion to this trilogy.
At least Sel and Latch and all my other favorite characters from the original series are still around giving me joy.
The plot and action is also really good, and despite how much I dislike Tamri, I'm still looking forward to the conclusion to this trilogy.
January 12, 2022
Found I liked this one a lot better than book 1, however towards the end, the big battle took so many chapters to tell and it was over quickly....made me skip a few pages just to get through all the drawn out details until the story started moving again. How many times can you describe lightning and thunderbirds like it's the 1st time seeing them? Other than that the story was very engaging. 3 stars seems fitting :-)
March 12, 2020
A final review on this book must be a final review of the series.
I was not delighted to confirm there is a predecessor novel. Fire duel? I like to start at the beginning and I do not recall seeing mention there is an earlier novel of how Dara became the Fire Queen until I was reading the text AFTER the epilogue to this book. Hmph!
I was not delighted to confirm there is a predecessor novel. Fire duel? I like to start at the beginning and I do not recall seeing mention there is an earlier novel of how Dara became the Fire Queen until I was reading the text AFTER the epilogue to this book. Hmph!
January 26, 2025
The Thunderbird Queen is the 2nd book in The Fire Queen's Apprentice series and picks up where The Watermight Thief ended.
Tamri and Heath journey to Pendark in hopes of rescuing Gramma Teall. They are captured and held prisoner by King Khrillin of Pendark. He also captures the Dragons Boru and Rook. Rook makes quite a stinker of himself and is most irritatingly funny in his dislike of Tamri. I absolutely adored him by the end of the book.
While Heath is imprisoned in the dungeon of Khrillin's castle, Tamri and Gramma Teall have rooms on the 13th floor of the servants wing. King Khrillin has assigned a Watermight healer to Gramma Teall and he has healed her broken hip and placed a memory seal on her brain to help her remember and to combat the episodes of forgetfulness. Tamri is pleased that Khrillin has kept his word but she realizes that they are both captives and unable to leave the castle.
Khrillin informs Tamri that she will not be returning to Vertigon and that he has dissolved the treaty between the two countries. He has gathered and is attempting to unify all the differing factions of Watermight weilders in Pendark. He tells her he is also starting a Magic School of Watermight and invites her to finish her studies in his school.
Tamri tries to free Heath from his prison cell and get him out of the castle without being caught. She has to use Fire magic to do this and struggles valiantly to draw the burning magic inside her without doing harm to herself.
Meanwhile back in Soole, the Queen and her son blame the Vertigon king and Queen for all the trouble with the Lightning magic and the Thunderbirds who have begun attacking different areas of Soole. They also eye Lord Latch suspiciously along with his Fiancée, princess Selivia.
They all decide that the driving force behind the lightning magic and Thunderbird attacks is a controlling presence. They name her the Thunderbird Queen.
I will omit the exciting happenings that occur after this but it is monumentally shocking and there is excitement enough for everyone.
I gave this adventure 5 stars and all I can add is I loved it!
Tamri and Heath journey to Pendark in hopes of rescuing Gramma Teall. They are captured and held prisoner by King Khrillin of Pendark. He also captures the Dragons Boru and Rook. Rook makes quite a stinker of himself and is most irritatingly funny in his dislike of Tamri. I absolutely adored him by the end of the book.
While Heath is imprisoned in the dungeon of Khrillin's castle, Tamri and Gramma Teall have rooms on the 13th floor of the servants wing. King Khrillin has assigned a Watermight healer to Gramma Teall and he has healed her broken hip and placed a memory seal on her brain to help her remember and to combat the episodes of forgetfulness. Tamri is pleased that Khrillin has kept his word but she realizes that they are both captives and unable to leave the castle.
Khrillin informs Tamri that she will not be returning to Vertigon and that he has dissolved the treaty between the two countries. He has gathered and is attempting to unify all the differing factions of Watermight weilders in Pendark. He tells her he is also starting a Magic School of Watermight and invites her to finish her studies in his school.
Tamri tries to free Heath from his prison cell and get him out of the castle without being caught. She has to use Fire magic to do this and struggles valiantly to draw the burning magic inside her without doing harm to herself.
Meanwhile back in Soole, the Queen and her son blame the Vertigon king and Queen for all the trouble with the Lightning magic and the Thunderbirds who have begun attacking different areas of Soole. They also eye Lord Latch suspiciously along with his Fiancée, princess Selivia.
They all decide that the driving force behind the lightning magic and Thunderbird attacks is a controlling presence. They name her the Thunderbird Queen.
I will omit the exciting happenings that occur after this but it is monumentally shocking and there is excitement enough for everyone.
I gave this adventure 5 stars and all I can add is I loved it!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 9, 2021
I liked this one more than the first. There was more going on that Tamri being a traitor and such, so it made for a more compelling plotline. Tamri was still just as annoying, and just when I thought she was getting better....she ruins it at the end. Just a liiiiittle taste of power and all of a sudden she thinks she can beat everyone and nobody, not even Dara and her friends, can "tell her what to do". As if they were tried. They've been nothing but forgiving and sweet to her.
They finally figured out poor Latch was not some monster but that another creature had been awakened which everyone should have foreseen based on book one. The stupid Pendarkans went to attack Soole after the Lightning and its malicious birds had already ravaged the city.
Lots of battles and action and magic, but also lots of love and forgiveness and trust goes on in this story. The Amintelle siblings and Gramma Teall offer so much comic relief. Then of course there is Dara & Siv, Sel & Latch and Heath with *sigh* Tamri keeping things cite (more Heath in that last pairing). Poor Kel doesn't make an appearance to show us how much he still loves Sora lol
Wonder where this going but I have a feeling Tamri is going to get power hungry and even MORE annoying. But I hope everything ends well with everyone else and that Dara and Siv's baby makes it into a peaceful world 💓
They finally figured out poor Latch was not some monster but that another creature had been awakened which everyone should have foreseen based on book one. The stupid Pendarkans went to attack Soole after the Lightning and its malicious birds had already ravaged the city.
Lots of battles and action and magic, but also lots of love and forgiveness and trust goes on in this story. The Amintelle siblings and Gramma Teall offer so much comic relief. Then of course there is Dara & Siv, Sel & Latch and Heath with *sigh* Tamri keeping things cite (more Heath in that last pairing). Poor Kel doesn't make an appearance to show us how much he still loves Sora lol
Wonder where this going but I have a feeling Tamri is going to get power hungry and even MORE annoying. But I hope everything ends well with everyone else and that Dara and Siv's baby makes it into a peaceful world 💓
January 19, 2021
Dragons and magic and love...oh my!
Beautifully written tale anchored in how important family and those you love are in this world...or any for that matter. I found this book to be filled with adventure. Dragons soaring the skies, maidens falling for strong hero types and plenty of magic thrown in. Even a new magic on the scene ready to take this world by storm. I love how this author is able to take so many elements of story and deliver them at the end in a nice neat wrapped package that keeps you wanting to read the next book in the series. Definitely one to add to you list!
Beautifully written tale anchored in how important family and those you love are in this world...or any for that matter. I found this book to be filled with adventure. Dragons soaring the skies, maidens falling for strong hero types and plenty of magic thrown in. Even a new magic on the scene ready to take this world by storm. I love how this author is able to take so many elements of story and deliver them at the end in a nice neat wrapped package that keeps you wanting to read the next book in the series. Definitely one to add to you list!
June 7, 2020
Slow but interesting
I'm glad I read this during the weekend. After book one, I almost didn't continue. This book is a little slower than I like, and I have to be honest, I didnt start liking Tamri until the middle of this book. I didnt find the story interesting, but I enjoyed the romance blossoming between Tamri and Heath, even though it was extremely slow. Not sure about reading book 3, but will see.
I'm glad I read this during the weekend. After book one, I almost didn't continue. This book is a little slower than I like, and I have to be honest, I didnt start liking Tamri until the middle of this book. I didnt find the story interesting, but I enjoyed the romance blossoming between Tamri and Heath, even though it was extremely slow. Not sure about reading book 3, but will see.
February 23, 2023
I am so glad that I found this series! While I preferred the first book to the second, the growth in the characters and worldbuilding in the Thunderbird Queen was great. I love the personalities and powers of the dragons in this series and while Tamri isn't my favorite, there are so many great characters. I can't wait to see what happens in The Dragonfly Oath (I've already started listening to it.)
August 24, 2023
Super solid fantasy book. I was enthralled and eager to know what happened next. I loved the characters and the world building, I loved how the stakes shifted throughout the story. Honestly it's hard to think of something I didn't like. The romances maybe weren't as swoony as I usually prefer, but I think that's typical of the fantasy genre and the healthy dynamics of the relationships still really impressed me and filled my romance fix. I'm excited to read the next one!
January 22, 2024
The Thunderbird Queen
Loved this book from the start, having read the first book and the series of Steel and Fire, and knowing the characters and the storyline this book had even more thrilling twists that you didn't see coming. I laughed at the sayings and loved Gramna Teall.
Can't wait for the final chapter of this book.
Well done to the author who captured the hearts and feelings of all the people she wrote about.
I would recommend this book
Loved this book from the start, having read the first book and the series of Steel and Fire, and knowing the characters and the storyline this book had even more thrilling twists that you didn't see coming. I laughed at the sayings and loved Gramna Teall.
Can't wait for the final chapter of this book.
Well done to the author who captured the hearts and feelings of all the people she wrote about.
I would recommend this book
April 16, 2021
Great continuation of the series. The story was full of action, fast paced and more character development. I did find myself yelling at the characters to not do somethings, but their actions did follow through with logical consequences so I let it slide. Had to stay up late to finish reading in one sitting and was not disappointed.
June 10, 2021
Aw, man. The first book in this series was so amazing, and this book just isn't. Despite all the urgency at the end of book one, the characters spend too much time waiting or traveling slowly. There are some interesting moments, but I became so bored in between that I didn't feel like reading. Towards the end, I started skimming to get through it. The big reveal is pretty obvious long before the characters catch on; they were surprisingly obtuse in this book.
June 15, 2021
Great
Another fabulous instalment, the craftsman engaging and draw you into the story - really making you care about the outcome, but also giving tantalising hints about what is to come. Going straight to download the next book!
Another fabulous instalment, the craftsman engaging and draw you into the story - really making you care about the outcome, but also giving tantalising hints about what is to come. Going straight to download the next book!
February 19, 2020
Wonderful sequel. Plot moves forward at a great pace and theres never a dull moment. Doesnt get bogged down in overdetailing the world, setting etc. Wonderful series
March 4, 2020
A nice conclusion to the series.
May 27, 2020
I will read any fantasy books Jordan Rivet cares to write. Adore her writing!
August 6, 2020
Loved it!
Great continuation of Tamri's story. She has grown so much as a character throughout. Can't wait to find out what happens next!
Great continuation of Tamri's story. She has grown so much as a character throughout. Can't wait to find out what happens next!
November 18, 2020
Fun
Nice sequel to them first one. I love seeing Tamri grow and learn about her power and relationships. On to the next one!
Nice sequel to them first one. I love seeing Tamri grow and learn about her power and relationships. On to the next one!
January 15, 2021
Thunderbird Queen
Great follow up to the first book. Looking forward to reading the next book in this series and more from this author.
Great follow up to the first book. Looking forward to reading the next book in this series and more from this author.
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February 23, 2021I real liked this book
Continues to be a fun series to read.like the overall
Detail in story and plot
Will continue to buy books from this author
Continues to be a fun series to read.like the overall
Detail in story and plot
Will continue to buy books from this author
March 15, 2021
Loved this
I enjoyed this second book. World building and character development are superb. I am looking forward to the final book. I want to see more of that lightening queen
I enjoyed this second book. World building and character development are superb. I am looking forward to the final book. I want to see more of that lightening queen
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March 12, 2022Enthralling. Well worth reading.
Really well written, with interesting storyline & characters. Easy to read & the story flows at a good pace. Looking forward to the finale.
Really well written, with interesting storyline & characters. Easy to read & the story flows at a good pace. Looking forward to the finale.
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