Wolf-Speaker

In the gripping second installment of Tamora Pierce's Immortals series, young wild mage Daine finds her extraordinary connection to animals tested like never before. When a desperate summons arrives from her beloved wolf pack in Dunlath Valley, Daine and her mentor, Numair, rush to their aid. However, upon arrival, the peril extends far beyond the animal kingdom. Dunlath's ruthless rulers have unearthed black opals, potent magical stones, and are determined to exploit them for power, even if it means destroying the land and sacrificing their own people to fuel a rebellion against King Jonathan. Daine must confront not only the political machinations of humans but also the devastating impact of their greed on the natural world. As the valley teeters on the brink of ecological disaster and war, Daine is forced to delve deeper into her wild magic, mastering its unpredictable nature to safeguard both her cherished animal companions and the human lives caught in the burgeoning conflict.