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The Comstock Chronicles #3
The Queen of the Night
How far would you go to save yourself and those you love? Nienna Comstock never expected her pursuit of the Earth Guardian through Peroma to lead to such dire consequences. Desperation sets in when the capricious magic of the fortress hurls her back in time, casting her into the treacherous depths of the Mountain Veil. Stripped of her elemental powers, she transforms from a rogue princess into a slave, bound to the infamous dragon that haunts Tellidine history.As the kingdom falls into the grip of a rampant slave trade, Nienna’s faith in the Guardians of Earth and Sky shatters. Surrounded by enemies who should be allies, she’s left with no one to turn to.Just when all hope seems lost, the dragon presents her with an offer she cannot refuse. Now, Nienna must grapple with the worth of her own life and the lives of her fellow countrymen. Will she forsake her loyalties to the Guardians in exchange for freedom, or cling to broken oaths, watching helplessly as her people remain ensnared in the chains of slavery?The threads of destiny weave tighter as Nienna’s choice hangs in the balance in this enchanting adventure, THE QUEEN OF THE NIGHT, the third volume of THE COMSTOCK CHRONICLES. Unleash your imagination amidst a realm of elemental magic, captivating shifters, and exhilarating quests. This spellbinding, clean young adult epic fantasy will transport you on a journey of self-discovery, wrapped in a slow-burn, no-spice romance that will leave you yearning for more.
426 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 18, 2023
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About the author
Vanessa Thurgood
7 books33 followersVanessa is the award winning author of the young adult epic fantasy series, THE COMSTOCK CHRONICLES.
A farmer’s wife by day and writer by night, Vanessa still finds time to explore in the rugged mountains of Idaho that inspire her rich worldbuilding through motorbiking, horseback riding, and snowboarding.
When she’s not roaming the wilds, you will find her selling produce in a roadside stand with her family and her border collie named Ruby.
Currently, Vanessa is wandering the desert with the last novel in The Comstock Chronicles, The Phoenix and the Wolf, releasing fall 2025.
Connect with her on Instagram, and YouTube or join her Facebook Group The Reader's Guild.
A farmer’s wife by day and writer by night, Vanessa still finds time to explore in the rugged mountains of Idaho that inspire her rich worldbuilding through motorbiking, horseback riding, and snowboarding.
When she’s not roaming the wilds, you will find her selling produce in a roadside stand with her family and her border collie named Ruby.
Currently, Vanessa is wandering the desert with the last novel in The Comstock Chronicles, The Phoenix and the Wolf, releasing fall 2025.
Connect with her on Instagram, and YouTube or join her Facebook Group The Reader's Guild.
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August 24, 2023
Best in the series so far
This was an amazing story that continues Nienna's story. It's an epic fantasy with a dragon that throws her back in time. Throughout the story, I kept wondering if she would escape the fate she saw happen in the previous books. I won't spoil it, but the lead up to those moments was heart-wrenching.
I honestly can't wait for book 4. Bring on the water element.
This was an amazing story that continues Nienna's story. It's an epic fantasy with a dragon that throws her back in time. Throughout the story, I kept wondering if she would escape the fate she saw happen in the previous books. I won't spoil it, but the lead up to those moments was heart-wrenching.
I honestly can't wait for book 4. Bring on the water element.
July 28, 2023
The Queen of the Night, the third volume of THE COMSTOCK CHRONICLES, is an absolute delight to read. This fantasy adventure takes readers on a thrilling journey that keeps you hooked from start to finish.
The world-building is fantastic, immersing readers in a realm of elemental magic and captivating shifters. The descriptions are vivid, making it easy to visualize the setting and feel like a part of the story.
The supporting characters are well-developed and add depth to the narrative. Even the villain's motives are intriguing and kept me guessing.
The writing style is engaging and keeps the story moving at a great pace. The slow-burn romance is a lovely addition to the plot.
Overall, The Queen of the Night is a wonderful addition to THE COMSTOCK CHRONICLES. If you enjoy clean young adult epic fantasy with memorable characters and an enchanting adventure, this book is a must-read. I eagerly anticipate the next installment!
The world-building is fantastic, immersing readers in a realm of elemental magic and captivating shifters. The descriptions are vivid, making it easy to visualize the setting and feel like a part of the story.
The supporting characters are well-developed and add depth to the narrative. Even the villain's motives are intriguing and kept me guessing.
The writing style is engaging and keeps the story moving at a great pace. The slow-burn romance is a lovely addition to the plot.
Overall, The Queen of the Night is a wonderful addition to THE COMSTOCK CHRONICLES. If you enjoy clean young adult epic fantasy with memorable characters and an enchanting adventure, this book is a must-read. I eagerly anticipate the next installment!
July 20, 2023
Chock full with magic, dragons, and time travel, this latest installment in the series sees main character Nienna (aka Reina) face perhaps her greatest challenge yet.
Unexpectedly hurled back in time (not a spoiler, this happens right at the start of the book), she faces captivity and torture at the hands of a powerful, remorseless enemy.
Can she return to her own time, defeat her foe (he's essentially immortal), and reconnect with her true love? There's lots here to please readers of fantasy and adventure, especially young adults. I particularly enjoyed the diverse characters—with more to come in the next book.
Unexpectedly hurled back in time (not a spoiler, this happens right at the start of the book), she faces captivity and torture at the hands of a powerful, remorseless enemy.
Can she return to her own time, defeat her foe (he's essentially immortal), and reconnect with her true love? There's lots here to please readers of fantasy and adventure, especially young adults. I particularly enjoyed the diverse characters—with more to come in the next book.
July 31, 2023
I’ve enjoyed all three of your books of “The Comstock Chronicles” series thus far. “The Queen of the Night” is probably my favorite. I loved how you showed the past history of the Comstocks. I enjoyed seeing the world of the Comstock Empire and Northern Reach from this perspective that you gave. The most saddest part throughout the story is Nienna’s hardships. What she went through would be hard for any person, but it made her a better person and stronger character. I can’t wait for the next journey of “The Comstock Chronicles”!
September 10, 2023
These books just keep getting better. This book left me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. I absolutely cannot wait for the next book!
August 11, 2025
Amazingly epic fantasy book
June 25, 2025
This book started out very intense and quite scary. In a word: Fantastic. It was actually a little emotionally difficult to read about the trauma and terror of Reina (the name I think Nienna prefers to go by, now) as she and her powers are held slave by an evil dragon/shape shifter. There is a lot of tension that had me quickly turning pages to see how/if she escapes. The dynamics of the relationship (disregarding the abuse) between Reina and her captor, a truly terrifying entity, was quite intriguing. A definite five stars for the introductory chapters. I was glad to get through them with being only slightly traumatized myself.
The concept of having the MC travel back in time to provide a historical context for previous books was interesting and enjoyable. It also provided the opportunity to get to know characters that had been only mentioned in previous books, as well as to meet some new ones. The world building and character development are very good and it is easy to get caught up in this fantasy story.
For those who enjoy battle scenes and fights, you will not be disappointed as there as there are quite a few. I am more into world building, elemental magic, and interpersonal dynamics, and there are quite a bit of those elements to enjoy that play off of the battles between good and evil.
What I didn't like about the book was how deceptive Reina becomes in hiding her powers. Why does she hide them from Tellen, her would-be love? Because she thinks he won't like her if she is truthful. I could write a whole blog, possibly a book, about truthfulness in relationships, and projecting negative characteristics on a partner and predicting how one thinks they will react to difficult news. If he is such a small-minded person by reacting negatively to circumstances beyond Reina's control, is he worth developing a relationship with? Is he really that jealous? Overbearing and possessive? Can love overcome all? Am I reading too much into this?
I was a little confused about Reina's powers being controlled. At times she seems capable of casting off the magical sigils that restrain her, by her own elemental power and will, but she then backslides into powerlessness. But perhaps I am just too impatient to see her reach her full potential. Each book finds her getting a new power, and I am eager to see her receive the next power and if she will ever be able to use it/them. And then, what is to become of all those dragons?
The concept of having the MC travel back in time to provide a historical context for previous books was interesting and enjoyable. It also provided the opportunity to get to know characters that had been only mentioned in previous books, as well as to meet some new ones. The world building and character development are very good and it is easy to get caught up in this fantasy story.
For those who enjoy battle scenes and fights, you will not be disappointed as there as there are quite a few. I am more into world building, elemental magic, and interpersonal dynamics, and there are quite a bit of those elements to enjoy that play off of the battles between good and evil.
What I didn't like about the book was how deceptive Reina becomes in hiding her powers. Why does she hide them from Tellen, her would-be love? Because she thinks he won't like her if she is truthful. I could write a whole blog, possibly a book, about truthfulness in relationships, and projecting negative characteristics on a partner and predicting how one thinks they will react to difficult news. If he is such a small-minded person by reacting negatively to circumstances beyond Reina's control, is he worth developing a relationship with? Is he really that jealous? Overbearing and possessive? Can love overcome all? Am I reading too much into this?
I was a little confused about Reina's powers being controlled. At times she seems capable of casting off the magical sigils that restrain her, by her own elemental power and will, but she then backslides into powerlessness. But perhaps I am just too impatient to see her reach her full potential. Each book finds her getting a new power, and I am eager to see her receive the next power and if she will ever be able to use it/them. And then, what is to become of all those dragons?
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