This is a book I would have loved as a girl growing up. I have this feeling I would have eagerly read every book by this author I could have gotten my hands on. As an adult, my feelings aren't that different. She understands the magic and awe inherent in fantasy. I'll definitely be reading more by...
I always find collections of short stories difficult to review (unless Edgar Allen Poe or Anton Chekhov are the writers). In the case of Tortall and Other Lands I found that I really loved the quality of many of the stories and the plot lines that allowed them to conclude nicely. However there were ...
I had just been craving a new Tamora Pierce novel when this came out. I pouted for a couple of minutes because it's not Mastiff, which I want to read but sadly is not out yet. Then I thought, you know, I've reread Protector of the Small twice this year, so I probably should go pick up the new Tortal...
As a rule, anthologies are difficult to rate and review as there are inevitably awful stories mixed in with the epic. This anthology however, being written by only one author, was rather more consistent in appeal, and fortunately was consistently good.It was wonderful to delve into Pierce's imagina...
Eleven short stories from Pierce's fantasy worlds and our world too. Most are first person narrated by a young woman who is facing adversity. Magical characters including crow men, darkings and a couple of dragons make appearances too. This anthology is a good introduction to Pierce's work and a gre...
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