Tag: Tamora Pierce

Retro Review: Alanna: The First Adventure, by Tamora Pierce

by Jacob Ryckman

Brief Synopsis “Alanna: The First Adventure” was written by Tamora Pierce and originally published in 1983. After switching places with her twin brother, Alanna embarks on a journey to knighthood, pretending to be a boy. Forced to hide her true identity, Alanna must master the skills of a soldier and determine who her true allies … Continue reading Retro Review: Alanna: The First Adventure, by Tamora Pierce

Wild Magic, by Tamora Pierce

by Jacob Ryckman

Brief (Spoiler-Free!) Synopsis “Wild Magic”, set in the world of Tortall, sees 13 year-old Daine attempting to flee from her past. She gets a job as an assistant to the horsemistress of the Queen’s Riders, encounters a number of strange creatures called Immortals, and begins to find answers as to who she really is… Content … Continue reading Wild Magic, by Tamora Pierce