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brendalovesbooks's review against another edition
3.0
This one started off a little slow, and I was afraid that the series was going to start going downhill or something. I think it's just that I really love court intrigue, and since she was out in the desert in this one, it was a little different.
It picked up, though, and I got sucked in once again in Alanna's adventures. She's such a strong character, and I really love the feminism in this book. Not just because it says that a woman can be what she wants to be, but also because here, in book three, Alanna learns how to do some traditional women's tasks (like weaving) from the desert women that she didn't previously know how to do. And she's learning because she wants to. I love that feminism here doesn't mean "try to do everything just like a man", but that the message is more to do what you want to do, and what feels right to you.
I'm really looking forward to book number four, but I'll be sad to leave Alanna when it's all over. It's a great series.
It picked up, though, and I got sucked in once again in Alanna's adventures. She's such a strong character, and I really love the feminism in this book. Not just because it says that a woman can be what she wants to be, but also because here, in book three, Alanna learns how to do some traditional women's tasks (like weaving) from the desert women that she didn't previously know how to do. And she's learning because she wants to. I love that feminism here doesn't mean "try to do everything just like a man", but that the message is more to do what you want to do, and what feels right to you.
I'm really looking forward to book number four, but I'll be sad to leave Alanna when it's all over. It's a great series.
starrysheep's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
katcanwrite's review
4.0
Reread for 1st time.
When I first read this, I was 14 and was wrapped up in the romance. Now, rather than being upset with how Jonathan and Alanna act, I say "GO ALANNA. DO YOUR THING. BE A LADY KNIGHT. DO YOUR THIIIIIING."
I mean, love triangle is very love triangular, but Alanna is a really exciting heroine :)
When I first read this, I was 14 and was wrapped up in the romance. Now, rather than being upset with how Jonathan and Alanna act, I say "GO ALANNA. DO YOUR THING. BE A LADY KNIGHT. DO YOUR THIIIIIING."
I mean, love triangle is very love triangular, but Alanna is a really exciting heroine :)
winterkeep's review against another edition
4.0
2019 re-read: This book really held up, and I have a greater appreciation for the feminist themes as an older reader. Why did my young self rate this 3 stars? This was such a good story of a woman's journey in self discovery.
marnella's review
3.0
I enjoyed this book more than the second. I like that they are having the character age and mature but keeping her true to herself.
hellodorkness's review against another edition
5.0
Reread of a childhood favourite. Still a favourite, it turns out.
taranightreader's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.25