A review by cursedepub
Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce

adventurous medium-paced

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

3.5

I really wanted to enjoy this book more! I really liked Alanna's character and point of view, and found the social dynamics and rituals of childhood violence and honour explored with the squires/pages really fascinating. However the bland, overly direct prose really took away from my enjoyment of the story, even while I was cheering for Alanna to succeed.