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Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce

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mdavies5325's review against another edition

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adventurous fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

whenicastspells's review against another edition

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adventurous medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

cheye13's review against another edition

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adventurous tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

I reread this because I never finished reading the macro series, but didn't remember anything from reading it the first time. After this read, I can say it's simply... not very memorable. Past the core characters (Alanna, Tom, thief lord, & prince) and the general conceit of the story (girl pretends to be boy knight) there isn't a whole lot of substance to this one. Does well to set up the world though.

jswheless's review against another edition

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adventurous fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

spookylettuce's review against another edition

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adventurous fast-paced

5.0

annegshannon's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional inspiring lighthearted mysterious relaxing fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

sgreen2307's review against another edition

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5.0

This is a great series. I love books where there is a strong heroine and this series definitely has one. In a time where girls couldn't be knights one girl was brave enough to try it. Loved it!