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kkurth's review against another edition
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? Yes
3.75
savananah's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
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? Yes
4.0
Really enjoyable! I started Pierce’s works with Circle of Magic, and I can definitely tell that this is an earlier work of hers. Some of the plot lines (e.g. George) were difficult to buy into, but that’s childrens’ fantasy as a genre.
vivileave's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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? Yes
4.0
kittycat2302's review against another edition
5.0
Um this was awesome. Wish I'd known of it as a wee one. Next please!!!
jujuiscold's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
pearlc's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
tense
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? Yes
4.0
This is the first time I've read Alanna since I was a kid and I'm pleasantly surprised by how well it holds up. It is still a solid fantasy adventure YA.
Content Warnings
Minor: Transphobia
Brief scene when Alanna gets her first period of her being told that she was born a girl and it's insulting to the gods to wish for something different and she can't change the fact that she's a girl.duhnae's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-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
4.75
kim_j_dare's review against another edition
4.0
When Alanna first made an appearance 30+ years ago, she didn't realize she was setting the stage for a veritable onslaught of feisty and fierce female protagonists. Sure, the writing is a little dated, and yes, things seem to fall into place a little easier for Alanna than, say, Katniss, but what a great series for middle grade girls looking for a strong female character they can grow up with.
addieellicott's review against another edition
5.0
When I was a young girl who struggled daily to read at the same pace as her peers, a librarian recommended this book and changed my life.
This is the book that made 9-year-old me fall in love with reading. It also made me want to be a knight, much to the dismay of my brother, who now had to share his toy swords. I love these books to this day.
Do the tween/teen girls in your life a favour, and get them this book.
This is the book that made 9-year-old me fall in love with reading. It also made me want to be a knight, much to the dismay of my brother, who now had to share his toy swords. I love these books to this day.
Do the tween/teen girls in your life a favour, and get them this book.