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momoj8's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
amydieg's review against another edition
5.0
Re-reading this series via the audiobooks.
Still holds up as my favorite of the series. The action is awesome, and you really get to see everyone growing into who they really are and being confident in that. Also George and Jon and Alanna being bros makes my heart happy.
Still holds up as my favorite of the series. The action is awesome, and you really get to see everyone growing into who they really are and being confident in that. Also George and Jon and Alanna being bros makes my heart happy.
rlevy_95's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
brendalovesbooks's review against another edition
4.0
This was a fantastic end to the Song of the Lioness series. It was longer than the others, so Tamora Pierce was able to give more details, and not skip large chunks of time like in the other books. It had court intrigue that I loved, and the action never stopped.
I also just adore the characters in this series. Alanna grew so much, and I admit, I cried at the ending. It was good and I really loved it. The secondary characters are good, although the one small downside for this one was that I just wasn't feeling the relationship between Alanna and Liam. He grew on me as a character, but sometimes I feel like Alanna really doesn't have to have a relationship with every man she comes in contact with. (That doesn't really happen, though)
I would highly recommend this series to fantasy lovers. Especially young ones. All but this last book are fairly short and very quick reads. I will definitely read more by this author.
I also just adore the characters in this series. Alanna grew so much, and I admit, I cried at the ending. It was good and I really loved it. The secondary characters are good, although the one small downside for this one was that I just wasn't feeling the relationship between Alanna and Liam. He grew on me as a character, but sometimes I feel like Alanna really doesn't have to have a relationship with every man she comes in contact with. (That doesn't really happen, though)
I would highly recommend this series to fantasy lovers. Especially young ones. All but this last book are fairly short and very quick reads. I will definitely read more by this author.
starrysheep's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
katcanwrite's review against another edition
4.0
Reread for 1st time.
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AND COME ON. I KNOW THAT FAITHFUL IS A MAGICAL CAT SENT FROM THE GODDESS TO BE A GUIDE/FRIEND/HELPER FOR ALANNA, BUT I DID NOT WANT HIM TO DIE. COME ON. COME ON.duhnae'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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
As I made my way through the Alanna series again in adulthood, I remembered much of it, except for this book. While the third book isn’t my favourite, the fourth steps it up in a big way. I love the time Alanna spends on her own and on a hero’s quest, as well as how she finds her place in the world. Such a well done conclusion to the story, balancing both the joys and the grief.