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egelantier's review against another edition
4.0
least favorite pierce series. i can see where they were groundbreaking and important, and they ARE good, but alanna just... gets too big too much, with magic and gods' attention and great things, and i never got the proper sense of her as a character, and what i got i respected but didn't love. the books get progressively more interesting as they go, she makes some intriguing and thoughtful choices in the last one, and it's a good setting for the whole tortall universe, though.
also, thom :(
also, my friends laughed at me a lot over my reaction to romantic storylines. most satisfying resolution of everything, i'd say.
also, thom :(
also, my friends laughed at me a lot over my reaction to romantic storylines. most satisfying resolution of everything, i'd say.
missrmaxwell's review against another edition
adventurous
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? Yes
4.0
anniegetyourbook's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
4.0
mystyrica's review against another edition
5.0
Having finished the series, i have to say i love them all. As for this book, other than the death of a character i really loved, i thoroughly enjoyed it. i'm not sure it is "read again" good, but it was definitely worth every moment spent reading it and i look forward to seeing the world again in the next series set here.
zandra_lea's review against another edition
2.0
The motivations of the villain, his main assistant, and his dupe are completely unclear. I guess they’re just going through the villain motions? And the thing Alanna loses in the battle - does she ever get it back? Totally unknown.
Still, this one is less problematic than #3, so small wins. I would have loved this series if I had read it as a teen in the late 80s/early 90s, but it just doesn’t hold up.
Still, this one is less problematic than #3, so small wins. I would have loved this series if I had read it as a teen in the late 80s/early 90s, but it just doesn’t hold up.
alanna5's review against another edition
5.0
This book has a special place in my heart. This story was the first time I had ever encountered a female character like Alanna and the first time a protagonist had ever shared my name. Every few years, I return to the story and feel empowered and comforted- like how eating a favorite childhood food reminds you of home.