A review by m_petranoff
Magic Steps by Tamora Pierce

3.0

Whereas the Circle of Magic ends with its weakest book, The Circle Opens begins with it. There are certainly parts of Magic Steps that are worthwhile, but overall there is not enough story or innovation and quite a bit of clunky exposition. The premise itself is explained to the Characters (and the audience) rather awkwardly (as if we are to believe that the Council would have given the Cirle kids mage's medallions without explaining the rules to them). It makes me wonder if Pierce herself does not favor Sandry, for her book is not only the weakest, but also the shortest of the series