Magic was gone. Monsters were myths. Until now.Esther never believed in magic... until the sky cracked open and lightning chose her. Marked by power she can't control and drawn to a cursed book that whispers secrets of the past, Esther is pulled into a hidden world of monsters, myths, and people who are far more than they seem. The storm has returned, and she is at the center of it.As Arthur's kingdom comes under attack and his brother James begins unlocking dangerous abilities of his own, the three teens are forced to flee to the last place magic still survives. There, old prophecies stir. Festivals are held in Esther's honor. And she is given a title she never asked for - one that comes with expectations she isn't ready to carry.But when shadows rise and monsters strike again, Esther runs. What she finds waiting for her in the dark is tied to the cursed book, the storm that chose her, and a truth powerful enough to shatter everything she thought she understood.A fast-paced, character-driven young adult fantasy, The Thunder Queen blends elemental magic, ancient prophecy, and hidden worlds into a story where power demands a price - and the storm is only just beginning.