“To Ride A Rising Storm” (Nampeshiweisit No. 2) by Moniquill Blackgoose
Anequs has not only survived her first year at Kuiper’s Academy but exceeded all of her professors’ admittedly low expectations—and passed all her courses with honors. Now, she and her dragon, Kasaqua, are headed home for the summer, along with Theod, the only other Native student at the Academy.
But what should have been a relaxing break takes a darker turn. Thanks to Anequs’s notoriety, there is an Anglish presence on Masquapaug for the first time ever: a presence which Anequs hates. Anequs will always fight for what she believes in, however, and what she believes in is her people’s right to self-govern and live as they have for generations, without the restrictive yoke of Anglish rules and social customs. And fight she will—even if it means lighting a spark which may flare into civil war.
Review
I thought this was a great sequel to the previous book. I enjoyed the continuation of Anequs’ story and her attempts to do right by her people. There is a lot of conflict in the book from the Anglish who have a negative view of Anequs and her people which comes to a head at the end of the book. This book is very obviously the middle book of a trilogy but I still think there were a lot of good things in it. I loved the continued development of various relationships Anequs has with everyone and the introduction of new characters and possibly allies. I really enjoy all the information in the book and the world building. I liked that we learned more about Anequs’ people and how they view relationships and everything. I eagerly await the next book!
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Book Details
- Author’s Website
- Moniquill Blackgoose
- Publisher / Date
- Del Ray, January 2026
- Genre
- Alternate History, Fantasy, Young Adult
- Page Count
- 464
- Date Completed
- February 3, 2026