From Publishers Weekly
Fans of the Claidi Journals will welcome Wolf Queen by Tanith Lee. In the trilogy's final installment, Claidi's search for Argul leads her to a woman whom she thinks may be her mother. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.


From School Library Journal
Grade 6-10-This third installment in the series begins with Claidi in an airship attempting to return to the Hulta and her betrothed, Argul. She finds that he has left, and that everyone believes her to be a deserter and a traitor. She is devastated but determined to find Argul and plead her case. In chasing him, she encounters the inhabitants of the Raven Tower and a woman she believes to be her mother. All is not as it seems, however, and Claidi must decide whom to trust in order to survive. For the most part, the book stands on its own, and readers will be able to follow the story line without too much difficulty. There are only a few points of confusion and Lee tries to alleviate them with brief explanations of what occurred in the previous books. However, readers may find it hard to care much about Claidi, who comes across as a little whiny and rather immature. She seems to drift from one situation to another, relying on others to care for and rescue her. Female characters found in Tamora Pierce's "Alanna" series (Random) are strong willed, opinionated, and need no one to rescue them; they're more entertaining and much easier to empathize with in comparison. Purchase decisions depend on the popularity of the first two books in the series.Saleena L. Davidson, South Brunswick Public Library, Monmouth Junction, NJCopyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.


From Booklist
Gr. 5-8. Following Wolf Tower (2000) and Wolf Star (2001), this conclusion to the Claidi Journals trilogy finds the intrepid Claidi aboard the sky-ship Star, in search of her beloved Argul, who has disappeared believing that Claidi willingly fled on their wedding day. When the Star's powers fail, Claidi continues her quest on the ground, following Argul's tracks into icy northern realms. She discovers that she has been lured there by the people of the Raven Tower, and once again finds herself the victim of Tower machinations that threaten her independence. The complex relationships and Tower power struggles are spelled out as the still feisty Claidi stands up for herself and comes into her real powers. Claidi's occasional use of modern terminology, such as twerp, is a little off-putting, but readers enthralled by her previous adventures will enjoy this rousing finish. Sally Estes
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Book Description
Claidi, the witty diary writer who captivated readers in Wolf Tower and Wolf Star, is back to complete her trilogy and delight her loyal fans. Our intrepid heroine has finally returned home for a reunion with her fiancé, Argul. But someone has poisoned everyone against her, and Argul is nowhere in sight.

Seeking answers, Claidi encounters the Ravens, bird worshipers of the icy North. Among them she meets a woman who just might be her mother. Adventure, magic, and intrigue abound, from secret identities to people who fly . . . and a mystical arranged marriage, with Claidi as the bride-to-be. Suspenseful and crackling with wit, this showstopping conclusion to the Claidi Journals trilogy leaves no doubt that Tanith Lee reigns supreme in fresh, compelling fantasy.


Card catalog description
Stranded in a strange land, Claidi searches for Argul, who has been tricked into believing that she willingly left him on their wedding day to be with the evil Nemian.

ANNOTATION

Stranded in a strange land, Claidi searches for Argul, who has been tricked into believing that she willingly left him on their wedding day to be with the evil Nemian.

FROM THE CRITICS

Publishers Weekly

Fans of the Claidi Journals will welcome Wolf Queen by Tanith Lee. In the trilogy's final installment, Claidi's search for Argul leads her to a woman whom she thinks may be her mother. (May) Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.

VOYA - Bette Ammon

In the final book of The Claidi Journals trilogy, following Wolf Tower (Dutton, 2000/VOYA August 2000) and Wolf Star (2001/VOYA October 2001), Claidi is set to find the Hulta and be reunited with her betrothed, Argul, with the assistance of the mechanical Yinyay and the Star ship she guides. Calamity ensues when Claidi learns that a false diary has been planted, and all the Hulta people, including the missing Argul, believe she has betrayed him. On her own after the Star ship breaks down, Claidi sets out to find Argul and prove her innocence and love. She encounters strange events and creatures￯﾿ﾽtalking panthers, odd folks, an even odder town, and the ubiquitous and mysterious Jelly, a peculiar-looking gent who appears to follow her everywhere. Things take a more ominous turn when Claidi is taken away by the nasty Winter Raven to the icy Raven Tower to meet Twilight Star. From Twilight Star Claidi learns the history of the wars among the Towers, and much is also revealed about her own beginnings. Readers will enjoy and understand this third volume more completely if they have read the two earlier books. The diary format makes the story immediate and compelling, however, and even new readers will be swept along wondering if Claidi will ever be reunited with her true love. Lee writes fresh fantasy with strong and interesting female characters. Readers of Tamora Pierce's series will find this trilogy right up their alley. VOYA CODES: 4Q 4P M J (Better than most, marred only by occasional lapses; Broad general YA appeal; Middle School, defined as grades 6 to 8; Junior High, defined as grades 7 to 9). 2002, Dutton, 240p,

School Library Journal

Gr 6-10-This third installment in the series begins with Claidi in an airship attempting to return to the Hulta and her betrothed, Argul. She finds that he has left, and that everyone believes her to be a deserter and a traitor. She is devastated but determined to find Argul and plead her case. In chasing him, she encounters the inhabitants of the Raven Tower and a woman she believes to be her mother. All is not as it seems, however, and Claidi must decide whom to trust in order to survive. For the most part, the book stands on its own, and readers will be able to follow the story line without too much difficulty. There are only a few points of confusion and Lee tries to alleviate them with brief explanations of what occurred in the previous books. However, readers may find it hard to care much about Claidi, who comes across as a little whiny and rather immature. She seems to drift from one situation to another, relying on others to care for and rescue her. Female characters found in Tamora Pierce's "Alanna" series (Random) are strong willed, opinionated, and need no one to rescue them; they're more entertaining and much easier to empathize with in comparison. Purchase decisions depend on the popularity of the first two books in the series.-Saleena L. Davidson, South Brunswick Public Library, Monmouth Junction, NJ Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.

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