pickBeautiful adaptation of a beloved YA fantasy novel. It's been years--decades--since I read the original so it was fun revisiting it in this new format.
pickIt has been a very long time since I read the original novel, so I can‘t speak for exactly how well this adaptation compares to it. However, it fit well with what I remembered and was a great story with fantastic illustrations. Alanna is one tough and determined girl!
#YA #GraphicNovel
pickA thousand times pick! An excellent graphic novel adaptation on one of the most formative books of my youth. The art is lovely and expressive; I love the story. I am eager for the next.
pickThe Song of the Lioness was one of my all-time favorite series growing up, so I was thrilled to hear a graphic adaptation was in the works! I really enjoyed returning to this story in a very thoughtful and well-executed graphic format for middle grades, from nonbinary Afro-Puerto Rican comic book writer Vita Ayala and fantasy artist Sam Beck. Can‘t wait to share this with my godchild!
pickA collection of short stories from Tamora Pierce, including several in the world of Tortall.
While some weren‘t as strong, & I was disappointed there were no Emelan stories, they all had that little spark that reminded me why I fell in love w/ Pierce‘s writing. Including marvelously written, diverse, interesting women. My personal favorites were Nawat, The Dragon‘s Tale, & Mimic. 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑
pick4✨ I should have read this ages ago! High school me loved Tamora Pierce and read 2 different quartets. This one is exactly what I remember of her writing. Packed with great writing, well thought out characters, battle scenes, and a coming of age story. Kel just wants to be treated fairly and she expressed this A LOT through the book. That would be my only complaint on repetitiveness. #roll100 #HauntedShelves #TeamFlurken
Decisions in my nightly reading is not easy when I have so much good stuff on my list! 🤪😵💫
pickI know some on GR felt this one was slower than the first, but I think that worked in its favor. Daine is gaining powers, learning her magic. If it were rushed it would feel cheap. Daine & Numair uncover a plot that threatens not just the throne, but all of Tortall. When Daine and Numair separate, and a magic barrier soon makes that separation against their will, Daine must work with the People in ways she hasn‘t before. Will they be in time?
pickI mentioned to my friend that I needed a palette cleanser after finishing this last semester. She got so excited and told me all about this series she had read and loved as a young girl. When someone‘s eyes light up when discussing a book, you read that book. I am SO glad I did. Strong female characters, good world-building, the magic made sense. I loved the dialogue. A young girl who can talk to animals!? Middle-school-me would‘ve swooned! ☺️
