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4.16 AVERAGE
4.16 AVERAGE
adventurous
This is a worthy follow-up to the previous book. Daine's adventures continue, and she (and the reader) discover more about her powers and the ongoing political problems in Tortall. Several characters from earlier books make appearances and, of course, there's the hint that adventures will continue in the next books.
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
While not my favorite of the series, I still think it has importance and sets up the next two books of non-stop craziness.
Check out my full review over at Forever Young Adult.
Check out my full review over at Forever Young Adult.
adventurous
fast-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:
No
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
adventurous
inspiring
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
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
As I warned in my review of Wild Magic, I don't think I can ever come close to objectivity with these books.
But, based on the voices in the larger literary world around me, I do think I'm safe in saying that Tamora Pierce is a god among men.
I always wanted to read the rest of the Immortals quartet as a kid, but my library only had the first one, and I think I was somehow self-conscious about asking for the rest at birthdays or holidays. So, reading this now—and so wholeheartedly, unabashedly loving this now, 14-or-so years later—felt like a love letter to the child I was, the kid who just wanted to have some wild magic and live with her friends in Tortall.
Tamora Pierce, Robin McKinley, and Anne McCaffrey formed the holy trinity of authors that profoundly shaped my young heart. I hope I never stop talking about them.
But, based on the voices in the larger literary world around me, I do think I'm safe in saying that Tamora Pierce is a god among men.
I always wanted to read the rest of the Immortals quartet as a kid, but my library only had the first one, and I think I was somehow self-conscious about asking for the rest at birthdays or holidays. So, reading this now—and so wholeheartedly, unabashedly loving this now, 14-or-so years later—felt like a love letter to the child I was, the kid who just wanted to have some wild magic and live with her friends in Tortall.
Tamora Pierce, Robin McKinley, and Anne McCaffrey formed the holy trinity of authors that profoundly shaped my young heart. I hope I never stop talking about them.