I read the two first series as a child and loved them to bits, but I didn't read Protector of the Small till I was an adult and I just clicked with it immediately. I just love Kel so much and I return to that series often when life gets tough. There's something about Keladry"s stoicism and determination in face of adversity that I just so admire, as well as her principles and, as you said, self reflection. Ahh, it encourages me to be a better person also. There's something about the way she goes "well, this sucks, but I'm going to do it anyway" that's so inspiring. And I love that she doesn't have magic. Completely opposite of how I'd have felt as a child.
Omg this brings back so many memories! I loveeeed Tamora Pierce as a kid. During lockdown I went back and reread so many of these. As a tween I loved Song of the Lioness the most, but upon reread I really vibed with Protector of the Small.
Thank you for this review! The Tortall world is still my favourite fantasy world 20 years after first experiencing it. The Song of the Lioness will always be my favourite because Alanna saved me from my very lonely preteen existence. She taught me to be strong and resilient. But I love them all. ❤ Interesting that after your reread, you put the Tricker duology so low, but I see your reasoning. It was my second favourite after Alanna's but I wonder if I'd still feel the same. Rereading all the series will be my new summer project. :)
I’ve only just read The Immortals series this year after a friend recommended it and seeing you mention it. Snow and Numair have my heart! Some of the other series sound interesting so I’m sure I’ll make my way to them eventually. Also, you’re always rocking the best earrings!
I had no idea all the Tamora Pierce books were so interconnected! They only got on my radar when I thought I’d ages out of them, but you make them sound really cool and good and worth getting into even though I’m a decade+ late to the game 😂
This was a really interesting deep dive. I didnt read Tamara Pierce as a child...i wish i had! I read the first Alanna book, maybe ten years ago, but never carried on. However you have really peaked my interest. Do you think i could go straight into one of the other series? Or do i need to go back and re/ read The Song of the Lioness?
The series build on each other and characters and events from previous books show up in later books but if the Alanna books aren’t working for you I think you could start with a different series and be able to understand the story. You may just miss a cameo or be spoiled for events of previous series. Another easy starting place is the Beka Cooper series because it’s a prequel, it stands on its own more than the others
I read the two first series as a child and loved them to bits, but I didn't read Protector of the Small till I was an adult and I just clicked with it immediately. I just love Kel so much and I return to that series often when life gets tough. There's something about Keladry"s stoicism and determination in face of adversity that I just so admire, as well as her principles and, as you said, self reflection. Ahh, it encourages me to be a better person also. There's something about the way she goes "well, this sucks, but I'm going to do it anyway" that's so inspiring.
And I love that she doesn't have magic. Completely opposite of how I'd have felt as a child.
Omg this brings back so many memories! I loveeeed Tamora Pierce as a kid. During lockdown I went back and reread so many of these. As a tween I loved Song of the Lioness the most, but upon reread I really vibed with Protector of the Small.
Protector of the Small is under appreciated!
Thank you for this review! The Tortall world is still my favourite fantasy world 20 years after first experiencing it. The Song of the Lioness will always be my favourite because Alanna saved me from my very lonely preteen existence. She taught me to be strong and resilient. But I love them all. ❤ Interesting that after your reread, you put the Tricker duology so low, but I see your reasoning. It was my second favourite after Alanna's but I wonder if I'd still feel the same.
Rereading all the series will be my new summer project. :)
Rereading them all was my summer project last year, highly recommend! Enjoy your reread!
I’ve only just read The Immortals series this year after a friend recommended it and seeing you mention it. Snow and Numair have my heart! Some of the other series sound interesting so I’m sure I’ll make my way to them eventually. Also, you’re always rocking the best earrings!
Wow! Not sure where I got the name Snow but I meant Cloud!!!
I love Cloud and Numair! Such a practical pony and an impractical man😆
Thank you! Most of my earrings are from Etsy artists!
I had no idea all the Tamora Pierce books were so interconnected! They only got on my radar when I thought I’d ages out of them, but you make them sound really cool and good and worth getting into even though I’m a decade+ late to the game 😂
I may be a little biased because I did read them as a kid but I still think they are worth a try if they sound interesting to you!😊
This was a really interesting deep dive. I didnt read Tamara Pierce as a child...i wish i had! I read the first Alanna book, maybe ten years ago, but never carried on. However you have really peaked my interest. Do you think i could go straight into one of the other series? Or do i need to go back and re/ read The Song of the Lioness?
The series build on each other and characters and events from previous books show up in later books but if the Alanna books aren’t working for you I think you could start with a different series and be able to understand the story. You may just miss a cameo or be spoiled for events of previous series.
Another easy starting place is the Beka Cooper series because it’s a prequel, it stands on its own more than the others
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