

Pierce is the real lioness, and we're all just running to keep pace.

Her stories still lead the vanguard today. Her heroines cut a swath through the fantasy world with wit, strength, and savvy. "Tamora Pierce didn't just blaze a trail. MAAS, #1 New York Times bestselling author Cracking open one of her marvelous novels always feels like coming home." She is a pillar, an icon, and an inspiration.

"Tamora Pierce's books shaped me not only as a young writer but also as a young woman. More timely than ever, the Protector of the Small series is Anti-Bullying 101 while also touching on issues of bravery, friendship, and dealing humanely with refugees against a backdrop of an action-packed fantasy adventure. And those who hate the idea of a female knight are getting desperate-they will do anything to thwart her progress. Unrelentingly realistic in its depiction of the horrors of war, Pierce provides exquisite details of the weaponry, topography, and culture of her world, and her control of a voluminous cast of characters is masterful. The kingdom’s nobles are beginning to wonder if she can succeed far beyond what they imagined. When a group of pages is trapped by bandits, the boys depend on Kel to lead them to safety. She is still trying to master her paralyzing fear of heights and keep up with Lord Wyldon’s grueling training schedule. But even with her loyal circle of friends at her side, Kel’s battle to prove herself isn’t over yet. fail to listen.Īs the only female page in history to pass the first year of training to become a knight, Keladry of Mindelan is a force to be reckoned with. The second book in the New York Times bestselling series from the fantasy author who is a legend herself: TAMORA PIERCE.
