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wildflowerbrew's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
steph01924's review against another edition
4.0
This series is how I feel Alanna's could have gone if Tamora Pierce hadn't been constrained by page count and publishers. Check out my full review at Forever Young Adult.
oddfroggie's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? No
4.0
sarahsmelser's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
lizmac's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
stitchinthyme's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
rose1609's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
ladypalutena's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I think I'm reading this series out of order. I went straight from the Song of the Lionness to this, and there are suddenly magical creatures running around, so I guess I'll be shuffling my reading order around until I can figure out what order these need to be read in.
It's a cute book, about working hard and having to prove yourself, but I'm furious that Alanna went through all that work so many years ago and women are still treated as lesser when it comes to knighthood. Also, it's totally Alanna who is sending Kell the gifts. I'd also bet that by the end, Kell will be talking to her sparrows. At least, I hope she is.
It's a cute book, about working hard and having to prove yourself, but I'm furious that Alanna went through all that work so many years ago and women are still treated as lesser when it comes to knighthood. Also, it's totally Alanna who is sending Kell the gifts. I'd also bet that by the end, Kell will be talking to her sparrows. At least, I hope she is.
Moderate: Bullying and Sexism
Minor: Animal death and Vomit
nmakoosh's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.5