This book was one of my biggest challenges, as the Fire Queen has a much larger role than she had in "The Zarder". Where there's the Fire Queen, there's madness, treachery, foul language to edit down to not quite as foul language, and Random Lady Gaga songs for writing music. She's a seriously disturbed villainess, and this novel will answer the question of how she got that way. Unfortunately, she's kidnapped three hostages, including Idenno. It's not exactly a secret that she hates that guy; she smiled for the first time in "The Zarder" when she heard he was miserable.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, we have Ransenna, who is doing her best to keep Idenno and Deldenno alive. She's also dealing with an awkward crush on Deldenno. Needless to say, the tough environment and time away from their Bonds is going to turn that into something more significant.
In the six years since "The Zarder", Bryn has gained a wife and a Bond. He and his Bond Xoltorble will have to protect said wife by taking her place when the Fire Queen demands a confrontation with the Zarder. Also, there's a ten year old girl tagging along to give him advice on how to find "the dragon" and how to avoid dying from poisonous plants.
Will Bryn and Xoltorble reach the hostages in time to save them, or will the Fire Queen have her revenge? Find out when you read "The Speed of Wind"!
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