In fact, put the tea on, and you’ll be able to get through all four books within an afternoon.Įach book is written from Alanna’s point of view in third person, and don’t feature the same complex world building, fast paced action, and in-depth character development you may expect from modern YA fantasy novels, but they still make for a thrilling read. The first book is short enough to read within a few hours. Rowling and the success of the Harry Potter series that YA has grown, both in size and sales, allowing Tamora Pierce the space and word count to evolve her collection of books set in the fantasy world of Tortall. Back then, young adult fantasy needed to be around the 200 page mark in order to sell. The first book was released the year before I was born. I was enthralled by these stories of a girl who disguised herself as a boy to train and become a knight.Ī slip from my school library telling me off for basically stealing these books… I first discovered Alanna when hiding in the library at school. These four books defined my childhood, and not only inspired my own writing, but many other young adult authors who credit Tamora Pierce as the queen of YA fantasy. The comfort book you come back to at least once a year because it feels like home.įor me, that book starts with Alanna: The First Adventure, and the beginning of the legendary Song of the Lioness quartet.
The book which taught you life lessons, the book which kept you company like an old friend on those rainy afternoons.
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