Aly’s adventure continues. . . . No longer a slave, Alanna’s daughter is now spying as part of an underground rebellion against the colonial rulers of the Copper Isles. The people in the rebellion believe that a prophecy in which a new queen will rise up to take the throne is about to be realized. Aly is busy keeping the potential teenage queen and her younger siblings safe, while also keeping her in the dark about her future. But Aly, who is usually adept at anticipating danger and changes, is in for a few nasty surprises. New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Tamora Pierce captured the imagination of readers 20 years ago with Alanna: The First Adventure. As of August 2003, she has written 21 books including three completed quartets: The Song of the Lioness, The Immortals, and The Protector of the Small, set in the fantasy realm of Tortall. She has also written the Circle of Magic and The Circle Opens quartets. The author lives in New York, NY.
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"This actually bumped up to my "favorite Tamora Pierce novel" when it came out, and I think a lot of it had to do with how much of a break the duology was from what Pierce normally does. Of course, now that the Beka Cooper series is out...I think that might dethrone Aliane from my favorite. Either way, this is an excellent series and reminds me of just how great Pierce can be. And, unlike a lot of authors that write for children and teens, she's regularly coming up with new ideas rather than recycling the same plot and characters."
— Caroline (5 out of 5 stars)
" Not as good as the Alanna series, but still a good read. "
— Jessica, 2/14/2014" My sister Megan's favorite series by Tamora Pierce. "
— Ellie, 2/13/2014" This is a good example of the potential for political intrigue in fantasy novels. Imagine you were staging a grass-roots monarchical revolution, and had to worry about networks of spies, magical bugs, supernatural beings, and the favor of a Trickster god. This novel lets you imagine such, and figure that its heroine would probably be better than you in most accounts. This is a great book, and the series a must read for any intersted in intelligent fantasy. "
— Evan, 1/24/2014" Might have been better had I read the first one, but a good teens book. Unsure if I'd let my pre-teen read it though, due to some older topics in there. "
— Mandy, 1/22/2014" The Trickster books are not as action packed as the other Tortall books, involving more spying and plotting and other subtleties needed for political plays at court. However, I still enjoyed both books, and found this one to have a satisfying ending to the story. "
— Kristie, 1/12/2014" Got to love a story with a strong femal charachter and a grassroots uprising. "
— Darceylaine, 1/7/2014" Better than Trickster's Choice. "
— Linda, 8/20/2013" Aly is still in the same palace, and her parents know where she is. What happens when Nawat's love for her grows stronger and bolder and when she has to protect everyone? "
— Starry, 6/15/2013" The sequel to Trickster's Choice. More of the same: a lot of fun, but not too much substance. Still, I think I would like to read more of her books. "
— Jennifer, 5/29/2013" Go Nawat!! This book was my favorite. It showed a complex system, and people that were considered to be slaves had the power and the leader to take it down. Brilliant. "
— Taegirl516, 12/30/2012" I liked this book a little better then the first one. But i liked the other cover art alot better. this one's creepy. "
— Sarah, 12/16/2012" Interesting, intriguing, captivating if a bit simple. Fun as her other books. Wonderful author for younger readers, strong female protagonists with spunk, strength, and character. "
— Kerri, 12/16/2012" A worthy follow-up to "Trickster's Choice." The events set in motion in the first novel come to a head here, and I loved getting to see Aly, Nawat, and Dove come into their own in this book. Points for a large cast of awesome ladies, women excercising agency, snappy writing, and general fantasy fun. "
— Nicole, 12/10/2012" Aly kills me. There was so much humor in these stories I was giggling almost incessantly. I did run a gambit of emotion though with this story. I'm so glad it turned out the way it did. "
— Becca, 12/6/2012" ok your not going to belive I started this book on the same day I finished the first one and finished it the next day but I really ended tricksters choice on saturday but i finished at three minutes after midnight making it sunday! "
— Hannah., 11/2/2012" Loved the Trickster books and this one was just as incredible as the first. Definitely two of my favorites from this author. "
— Beth, 10/17/2012" I wanted to like it more, but couldn't. The first book was better but I don't think it was one of her better series. In this book I didn't really feel like anything was happening for most of the book and I got bored. "
— Julia, 8/3/2012" Loved it! Makes me want to go back and read all the Alanna series again. "
— Kristen, 5/12/2012" Sequel to trickster's choice. I kept hoping the main character would grow a little. There was just enough suspense to keep me going. "
— Karen, 4/2/2012" I want to read it already.. just some ppl dont let me.. EVILLLLLL>>...>_< "
— Saii, 12/10/2011" I LIKED THIS BOOK. IT WAS EXCITING.I LIKED NAWAT BECAUSE HE CAN TURN INTO A CROW. "
— Forrest, 11/6/2011" A pretty good ending. I thought it was good. I was satisfied. "
— Ashley, 9/5/2011" I spy, with my little eye, an awesome book about intrigue, revolution, and little winged horses. "
— Megan, 5/13/2011" My favourite Tamora Pierce series "
— Steven, 4/24/2011" Very satisfying story. The twists were great and the characters fantastic. Lots of intrigue and power-hungry nobility against the enslaved natives. Loved it. "
— Leesie, 3/16/2011" See my review of Trickster's Queen. "
— Walter, 3/8/2011" I was initially annoyed by this book until I realized it was the second book in a series, and I had not read the first. I'm sure there was a lot that I missed, but the second book seemed to have its own thing going on and by the end, I really enjoyed it. "
— Erica, 3/6/2011" Didn't like this one as much as the first book but it successfully concluded the series. "
— Lisa, 3/4/2011" I really loved this book. I really enjoyed reading it.<br/> "
— Maggie23, 2/24/2011" I liked this just as much if not more than the first book. "
— Alli, 2/21/2011" Enjoyable, but nothing special. Very much a continuation in the same vein as Trickster's Choice. "
— Cynthia, 2/6/2011" I guess i really did like it despite all of my complaining... It's hard not to loke any of Tamora Pierce's books. I especially loved Nawat and Aly, they were so cute together "
— Amy, 2/1/2011" The Trickster books are perhaps Pierce's best. They continue the Tortall story, but in a more mature manner. I loved them. You can't put this book down and the ending will make you cheer. "
— Angie, 1/29/2011" Sequel to Trickster’s Choice. I could tell part of where the story was going by the end of the first book, but I was still entranced by this one. I really like Aly and hope that eventually we hear some more about her. "
— Maureen, 1/27/2011" Spotted this book's "twist" in the first book of the duology.<br/><br/>I love getting more info on other countries in the Tortallverse. I really do! But I feel like Alianne's story would and should have been a one-book thing. Also, yay for not another knight story. "
— Hilary, 1/16/2011" I LOVED THIS BOOK WAY BETTER THAN THE FIRST ONE!<br/><br/> "
— Samantha, 1/6/2011" Seeing how <em>Trickster's Choice</em> was the very first book I'd read by Tamora Pierce, <em>Trickster's Queen</em> consequently became the second. Both books pretty much captivated me, and I might even venture to say that this one beat TC just a bit. A really tiny bit. "
— Jessica, 1/6/2011Tamora Pierce has published more than two dozen novels, including the New York Times bestseller Bloodhound. She has authored eighteen novels set in the fantasy realm of Tortall, winning her much acclaim. Emperor Mage was named an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. She is the winner of the Romantic Times Book Reviews Career Achievement Award, the Skylark Edward E. Smith Memorial Award for Imaginative Fiction, and the Margaret A. Edwards Award for her “significant and lasting contribution to young adult literature.”
Trini Alvarado is an American actress best known for her feature film roles in Little Women, The Frighteners, and Paulie, for which she was nominated for an ALMA Award. Her television credits include series such as Finge, Law & Order: SUV, and The Jury as well as TV movies including Bitter Winter and The Last Dance. As a youth, she appeared as Melinda in the Broadway performance of Runaways. She has narrated several audiobooks, earning this praise from AudioFile magazine for her reading of Trickster’s Queen: “Happily, this book gets the narrator it needs in Trini Alvarado, who provides an extensive range of expression for both males and females, human or immortal, friend or foe. Her clear speech and judicious pace guide listeners through multiple intrigues to a satisfying end. A gem.”