This book review is for a series not just one individual book. The Protector of the Small is four books. The first two are smaller and build up to the last two books. This is one of my less favorites of Tamora Pierce’s books, although that doesnt mean much. I love this author and I enjoy almost all of her books.

I enjoy the world that Tamora has created in her Tortall legends. It is filled with all types of magic and fantastical creatures. The characters take the magical talents they have and go on some amazing adventures.

I WANT TO BUY THE PROTECTOR OF THE SMALL BOOKS

In previous series’ Tamora would write 4 books, but after the Harry Potter series came out and she realized the younger readers can and will read longer books, she changed her style. This would have been the beginning of the third book if she kept up with the previous style.

In this story Ali is faced with a looming war. She has found the new queen to take over the conquered country, but taking the country over and getting the peoples faith still needs to happen for them to be successful. The war scenes can be difficult, as the characters have become my friends. I like them and hope the best for them. It is difficult for me if one of them dies, as I know people do in wars.

I WANT TO BUY TRICKSTER’S QUEEN

Tamora Pierce, who has written a total of 5 young adult fantasy series using the same base of characters, wrote these 2 books. Her focus is on a different female main character in each series. This series focuses on Alianna, who is the daughter of Alanna- the main character of the Lioness series. They all take place in a kingdom where there are classes, and the nobility lives in castles and some keep slaves.  There are also all types of mystical creatures such as dragons, unicorns, griffins, and ogres. Oh, and then there are Gods and Goddess’s who mark humans to help them in their eternal battles.

Alianna is the daughter of the first female knight in over 200 years, and the king of the thieves. Her mother is strong willed and is willing to fight anyone and anything face to face. Her father was cunning and made a deal with the devil (the God of Tricks).

I WANT TO BUY TRICKSTER’S CHOICE!