Trickster's Queen
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.
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Tamora Pierce
Tamora Pierce didn’t just open a door to fantasy for young readers—she forged a path, torch in hand, into realms where girls wield swords, speak with gods, and refuse to be silenced. Long before strong female protagonists became a trend, Pierce was crafting heroines who were bold, complex, and unapologetically themselves. Her stories didn’t just break molds; they reimagined what fantasy could be for generations of readers hungry for more than damsels and dragons.
Born in South Connellsville, Pennsylvania, and raised between the rolling hills of rural America and the buzz of city life, Pierce’s childhood was steeped in books and imagination. Her early fascination with mythology and medieval lore took root in her storytelling, where rich world-building and elemental magic breathe life into each saga. It was while working at a library and later studying at the University of Pennsylvania that she began shaping what would become the iconic Song of the Lioness quartet—a series that introduced the world to Alanna of Trebond, a girl who disguises herself as a boy to train as a knight.
Daughter of the Lioness
Daughter of the Lioness consists of two books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
Main series The Tortall Universe
