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Summary: The best book in the Lioness Quartet series!
Review: I loved this book! If there is any of Tamora Pierce's books that I read over and over again, it's this one. The sheer enjoyability and good reading in this is comparable to triple fudge chocolate cake. I'm not sure quite how she does it, but she adds a sort of mystical flavour to all her books, and this one in particular is great. When I finished reading this, I felt like I had devoured a really good meal. :) Perhaps not intellectually stimulating... but this book does seem to have a quality to it that is simple, yet intelligent... a lesson in every day people politics.
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Summary: COOL
Review: My friend from school had let me borrow her Allana The First Adventure to read and I thought I wouldn't like it,but you know I took it to be polite.Then when I started reading it I totally fell in love with the series.This book is totally the best out of the quartet by far.It is not just playing hero all the time for Alanna either.She has to face her fears of love,the ordeal,and Duke Roger and she beats all three.So it has a little romance in it;that is what makes part of the book;trying to figure out who will win her love,Prince Jon or George Cooper.Over all it is an excellent book and I recomend it to anyone and everyone who loves adventure,suspence,and romance.It is an absolute pager turner.
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Summary: Not Appropriate for 9-12. Move to Young Adult.
Review: While I enjoyed the story line of this book, I clearly found the relationship between Jon and Alanna inappropriate for 9-12 year olds. This book should not be listed in that area, but in young adults.
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Summary: In the Hand of the Goddess
Review: I loved this book sooooo much! it was by far the best in the Song of the Lioness quartet! The whole series was good, but in this one, she starts to grow into herself, Alanna, not Squire Alan. When the goddess comes to visit her, she tells Alanna her three fears, love, the Ordeal of Knighthood, and Duke Roger of Conte. She eventually comes to terms with all of these fears. This book is a great combination of adventure, fantasy, and romance. Once you read this book, you will find yourself asking for the exciting next book in the series, The Woman Who Rides LIke a Man.
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Summary: A great combination of action, adventure, and romance =)!
Review: I had really enjoyed the first Allana book and liked this book even more! I loved the action and adventure, especially the Ordeal of Knighthood. I really liked the romance between Allana and Jon. =) I can't wait to read the next Allana book.
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Summary: A lovely, well written story!
Review: In The Hand of the Goddess is a wonderful sequel to the first Song of the Lioness book. Alanna is older more mature and used to palace life. She conquers evil spirits, shares her secret and becomes a knight. I think this book is a wonderful book, with intricate detail and new exciting characters. It dug right in to the next chapter of Alanna and was excellent! A lovely book!
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Summary: Tamora Pierce Review
Review: The Song of the Lioness Quartet is a rather interesting story. In the Hand of the Goddess is the book in the series with the most interesting plot, except for the Tusaine War which tends to get a bit tiring. Although the storyline is interesting in this series, the writing isn't very interesting. The only thing that keeps you reading is the story line and not the good writing. I would recommend the Circle of Magic Series by Tamora Pierce more because of its better writing, and the more complex storyline.
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Summary: This is a GOOD book!
Review: This is the best book in the world. When I got the series for my birthday, I read this one over and over again. I think that it is the best book in the series! I told all my friends about it and they loved it to. Except for one. She wouldn't even try it.I am telling everyone that they should read this series.
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Summary: An amazingly awesome novel
Review: I think that this is one of the most enchanting books of all time. I also love the rest of the series, and Tamora Pierce's other books. In the Hand of the Goddess is an amazingly awesome book for anyone looking for a great book about magic, war, love, and a young girl. I love the contrast of excitment and romance that blossoms inside the pages of this book, and I must say that this is one of the coolest books that I have ever read. It is definitly a favorite, and a great addition to any collection. I think that everyone should at least try reading this book.
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Summary: The Best of the entire Series!
Review: Even though I read the Song of the Lioness series years and years ago, they are still my favorite books. Pierce's storytelling is flawless and her characters Alanna, Jonathon, Roger, George, Gary and everyone else are incredibly interesting and human. There is a great sense of adventure, starting in the beginning when Alanna duels a knight from another province during a banquet. She is later sent to the warfront, where she has more adventures, tracks Duke Roger's suspicious behavior, and has the first hint of romance. Alanna's experience with magic develops, and I loved reading about her encounter with the goddess and how she sees through Roger's magical tricks, aided with the power of her amethyst charm. The suspense with Duke Roger, her nemesis who no one else suspects of evil, builds to a thrilling climax and provides her with the chance to really prove herself. I was equally thrilled with the romance in the book -- just the right balance with her experiences as she strives to become a Knight of the Realm. "In the Hand of the Goddess" is far and away the best fantasy book I've ever read. I can't think of any book to recommend more highly, except perhaps "Alanna: THe First Adventure" since it provides the background for this one.
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