Squire

"Same good feels as the first time I read this. I love tamora pierce her characters are so engaging."

"The 3rd installment in the Protector of the Small series, and another chapter in the Tortall Universe. Kel passed her first 4 years as a page, and must now persevere 4 more as a Squire. Jousting tourneys, Griffins, romance and war await- and there's still more to come! 10/10 I will always love this book and consider it to be one of my favorites in the series overall. "

"Pros:<br/><br/>This book truly shows growth, development and the hard work that an “average” person must put in to do the impossible and force change in the world around them. I love that it was done without changing the core of our heroine. She sees injustice and strives to change it only. It is so rare and so very important.<br/><br/>I love that Alanna and Kel finally got their moment together and while I will always wish that it was more, it was right for them.<br/><br/>Cons:<br/><br/>I understand that as a King, Jonathon must make more compromises than he would like and has to balance the needs of all. It is however disappointing to see that he has fallen apart from his friends of old like Alanna and Raoul. I know why he did with Alanna, but he can’t be just himself and his queen and be happy and healthy. I wish Kel would see that and urge change there too."

"Tamora Pierce creates a world that feels as tangiable as the real world. Her characters are perfectly imperfect with quirks and bad habits. She takes magic, a medeival patriarchy, and strong female protagonists and lets them loose in a society that seems all too beleivable. Tamora Pierce is among my favourite authors such as J.R.R Tolkein, and C.S Lewis. "