by Tamora Pierce
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...