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WILD MAGIC
Daine is definitely may favorite character (so far) in the Tortall books. This story was wonderful. There's lots of laughs, magic and action going on. Daine's ability to speak with animals is just too cool and the animals themselves are great side characters. It's an excellent start to another series in this world created by Pierce.
WOLF-SPEAKER
This is the second story in the series and it's beautifully done. An engrossing page-turner that will leave you wanting to keep reading until you're done. Daine continues to be my favorite character, with her ability to interact with the animals and her strong attitude. The book has an important message in it as well, in that we, as humans, need to care for the planet around us. Over-development of wildlands and pollution hurts everyone in the long run. The research regarding wolves in this book is also well-done. It's nice to see a story where the author took the time to make readers aware that wolves don't eat people (like some stories like to do). There's also a nice acknowledement from the author to her sources.
EMPEROR MAGE
Daine continues to hone her skills in this book and meets new animals and learns who her father is on an adventure that takes her across the seas. This was another page-turner in the series that I had to finish reading before I could go to sleep!
THE REALMS OF THE GODS
This was a satisfying conclusion to the Immortals series. Pierce weaves such a wonderful tale with laughs and tears that once you start reading a book, you want to keep going until you're done so you can find out what happens. These books have seriously not helped with my insomnia! :P
Daine is definitely may favorite character (so far) in the Tortall books. This story was wonderful. There's lots of laughs, magic and action going on. Daine's ability to speak with animals is just too cool and the animals themselves are great side characters. It's an excellent start to another series in this world created by Pierce.
WOLF-SPEAKER
This is the second story in the series and it's beautifully done. An engrossing page-turner that will leave you wanting to keep reading until you're done. Daine continues to be my favorite character, with her ability to interact with the animals and her strong attitude. The book has an important message in it as well, in that we, as humans, need to care for the planet around us. Over-development of wildlands and pollution hurts everyone in the long run. The research regarding wolves in this book is also well-done. It's nice to see a story where the author took the time to make readers aware that wolves don't eat people (like some stories like to do). There's also a nice acknowledement from the author to her sources.
EMPEROR MAGE
Daine continues to hone her skills in this book and meets new animals and learns who her father is on an adventure that takes her across the seas. This was another page-turner in the series that I had to finish reading before I could go to sleep!
THE REALMS OF THE GODS
This was a satisfying conclusion to the Immortals series. Pierce weaves such a wonderful tale with laughs and tears that once you start reading a book, you want to keep going until you're done so you can find out what happens. These books have seriously not helped with my insomnia! :P
Elizabeth C. (extensivereading) reviewed The Immortals: Wild Magic / Wolf-Speaker / Emperor Mage / The Realms of the Gods on + 5 more book reviews
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Perhaps my favorite quartet by Tamora Pierce, the four novels track the fantastic adventures of Daine and her interesting companions throughout a span of years and locales. This particular quartet takes place sometime after the Song of the Lioness quartet, drawing up characters (and locations) from the Lioness.
The plot moves well, constantly holding the reader's attention. At every turn there is something new, something intense, something fascinating that Pierce uses to keep open her connections with readers. We're so drawn into Daine that we feel for her throughout her rage, discoveries, love, etc.
Each novel is strong in its own way, in addressing different features of Daine and her maturity. She's definitely not annoying, and she's a heroine in her own right. Her unique powers, in the midst of the world she's living in, give her such a human, compassionate feel that it's difficult to put any of the novels down. Truthfully, I read them all back to back.
Highly recommended.
The plot moves well, constantly holding the reader's attention. At every turn there is something new, something intense, something fascinating that Pierce uses to keep open her connections with readers. We're so drawn into Daine that we feel for her throughout her rage, discoveries, love, etc.
Each novel is strong in its own way, in addressing different features of Daine and her maturity. She's definitely not annoying, and she's a heroine in her own right. Her unique powers, in the midst of the world she's living in, give her such a human, compassionate feel that it's difficult to put any of the novels down. Truthfully, I read them all back to back.
Highly recommended.
