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Tamora Pierce
The adventure continues in book three of the New York Times bestselling series from the fantasy author who is a legend herself: Tamora Pierce. A powerful classic that is more timely than ever, the Protector of the Small series is about smashing the ceilings others place above you. Being the first is the last thing they expect of you. Keladry of Mindelan dreams of becoming squire to the legendary female knight Alanna the Lioness, a hero straight out of story. But Kel is chosen instead by Lord Raoul, a leader of men and a strategist - an unexpected honour that shocks her enemies. Kel must hone her skills and discover what it takes to be part of the royal guard. Part of a team. With this change comes another: a new romance, bringing with it the rush of first love and the unexpected challenges of balancing duty and love. All the while, Kel prepares for her biggest challenge: the infamous and terrifying Ordeal - the last challenge standing between her and knighthood. In a landmark quartet published years before it's time, Kel must prove herself twice as good as her male peers just to be thought equal. A series that touches on questions of courage, friendship, a humane perspective - told against a backdrop of a magical, action-packed fantasy adventure. 'I take more comfort from and as great pleasure in Tamora Pierce's Tortall novels as I do from Game of Thrones' - Washington Post
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Author
Tamora Pierce
Pages
400
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Published Date
2019-09-05
ISBN
0008304254 9780008304256
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"Same good feels as the first time I read this. I love tamora pierce her characters are so engaging."
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Lyndsi McKay
"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. "
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Caitlin Draeger
"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."
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Rene Burrows
"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. "
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Drew Simonson
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