Lady Knight
by:
Tamora Pierce (author)
Keladry of Mindelan has finally achieved her life-long dream of being a knight. But it's not turning out as she imagined at all. With the land of Tortall at war with the Scanrans, she has been assigned to oversee a refugee camp. But Kel has had a vision in the Chamber – a vision of the man behind...
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Keladry of Mindelan has finally achieved her life-long dream of being a knight. But it's not turning out as she imagined at all. With the land of Tortall at war with the Scanrans, she has been assigned to oversee a refugee camp. But Kel has had a vision in the Chamber – a vision of the man behind the horrific battle machines that her fellow knights and friends are now fighting without her. She is torn between a duty she has sworn and a quest that she feels could turn the tide of the war. . .
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780606283434 (606283439)
Publisher: Turtleback Book, Demco Media distribution
Pages no: 416
Edition language: English
Series: Protector of the Small (#4)
LOVED this end to the series, but was disappointed that she didn't really have the romance I was rooting for since she was a squire, with Dom. Bummer. Still, they did allude to it, so I guess that's fine. :)
Kel goes through her Ordeal, and comes out a knight--but a knight with a mission. She's been given a vision of the abominations being created to attack Tortall, and she wants to pursue the vision immediately. Instead, she's ordered to command a refugee camp. She hardly knows where to begin, but h...
The first and last books in this series are the most notable (though the interim books are great as well). I love how Kel's story doesn't tie up all the loose ends.
This was my favorite book out of the Protector of the Small series, and I think it was wonderfully crafted. The characters, the conflict, Kel's frustration as she is forced to try and decide between her 'destiny' and her orders. All wonderful.I gave it five stars, but I think others should be wary...