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ceena's review against another edition
5.0
Really good introduction to the series. I'm looking forward to reading more.
maddie_can_read's review against another edition
I just couldn't get into it. Read all of Pierce's tortall books as a child and just reread them so I thought I'd give the ones I never read a whirl.
reginas_books's review against another edition
4.0
Sick and rereading childhood favorites for fun. I’d probably count the whole series as one book.
Clearly remember these being some of my favorite books. Would definitely recommend to kids.
Clearly remember these being some of my favorite books. Would definitely recommend to kids.
meerkatta's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
libcolleen's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
foldedpages's review against another edition
5.0
The platonic ideal of a children’s book. No transphobia, minor orientalism, what could be better?
user613's review against another edition
4.0
This was a cute read, with a well developed world, four strong characters, and a story that built slowly until the end. I had some trouble keeping the characters apart at first, and I never completely understood the magic.
Young readers who enjoy slow paced adventures with magic, strong female characters, a supportive mentor, and great friendships, will enjoy this read.
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Content:
Violence: near death and scary experiences, including a plague that kills all their families, a lone survivor form a shipwreck who is shunned from her community because of bad luck, and being locked inside a cell and forgotten about.
Religion: the gods are mentioned throughout the book. They pray to them, worship them in temples, and draw the gods-circle on their chests.
Romance: we hear that there are places where both genders bathe together.
Other: characters can use magic, though this is done with the gods’ power. They manipulate forces in nature, and scry the future.
Young readers who enjoy slow paced adventures with magic, strong female characters, a supportive mentor, and great friendships, will enjoy this read.
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Content:
Violence: near death and scary experiences, including a plague that kills all their families, a lone survivor form a shipwreck who is shunned from her community because of bad luck, and being locked inside a cell and forgotten about.
Religion: the gods are mentioned throughout the book. They pray to them, worship them in temples, and draw the gods-circle on their chests.
Romance: we hear that there are places where both genders bathe together.
Other: characters can use magic, though this is done with the gods’ power. They manipulate forces in nature, and scry the future.
bookishrealm's review against another edition
5.0
Shout out to Bethany for inviting me to join in on this journey of reading even more Tamora Pierce. I read the Song of the Lioness quarter with her a while back and I was excited to pick up another series by her. Sandry's Book has layers that I did not expect and definitely led to an interesting conversation during our liveshow. 4.5 Stars
Sandry's Book is the first book in the Circle of Magic series and follows four misfits who learn how to use their magic. The four characters include Briar, Sandry, Tris, and Daja. While this first installment is an introduction to their powers/abilities. It is clear that the four will connect in ways that will assist them in saving their community.
What Worked: Let me tell ya'll something! Tamora Pierce can write her a** off. Every time I dive into one of her books, I'm pleasantly surprised at the complexity within the characters and the plot. It's even more amazing to note how long ago some of these books were published. The element that stood out the most to me in my read of this first book was the character development. Briar, Sandry, Tris, and Daja deal with a great deal of trauma before they arrive at the Winding Circle community. Pierce works hard to give readers insight to their experiences while also providing each character support through the adult characters especially since a lot of them haven't experienced that love and support prior to their arrival at Winding Circle. During the live show we learned that Pierce studied psychology and was a "house mother" at a group home. This is extremely evident in the way in which she handles each character. They're not only healing within, but learning to trust each other and the adults around them. There are quite a few therapeutic practices that Pierce includes within the text that are vital to managing ones emotions at any stage in live. It was refreshing to read this as an adult! While I enjoyed all of the characters, I fell in love with Briar! He's been through so much and it's evident in his behavior. Watching him flourish in a place where he finally receives so much care and love made my heart melt.
The only thing that I struggled with in this book was the pacing, but it was definitely an enjoyable read and HIGHLY recommend checking out the series. If you're interested in hearing more of my thoughts, check out the live show here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OI_AuWgt30
Sandry's Book is the first book in the Circle of Magic series and follows four misfits who learn how to use their magic. The four characters include Briar, Sandry, Tris, and Daja. While this first installment is an introduction to their powers/abilities. It is clear that the four will connect in ways that will assist them in saving their community.
What Worked: Let me tell ya'll something! Tamora Pierce can write her a** off. Every time I dive into one of her books, I'm pleasantly surprised at the complexity within the characters and the plot. It's even more amazing to note how long ago some of these books were published. The element that stood out the most to me in my read of this first book was the character development. Briar, Sandry, Tris, and Daja deal with a great deal of trauma before they arrive at the Winding Circle community. Pierce works hard to give readers insight to their experiences while also providing each character support through the adult characters especially since a lot of them haven't experienced that love and support prior to their arrival at Winding Circle. During the live show we learned that Pierce studied psychology and was a "house mother" at a group home. This is extremely evident in the way in which she handles each character. They're not only healing within, but learning to trust each other and the adults around them. There are quite a few therapeutic practices that Pierce includes within the text that are vital to managing ones emotions at any stage in live. It was refreshing to read this as an adult! While I enjoyed all of the characters, I fell in love with Briar! He's been through so much and it's evident in his behavior. Watching him flourish in a place where he finally receives so much care and love made my heart melt.
The only thing that I struggled with in this book was the pacing, but it was definitely an enjoyable read and HIGHLY recommend checking out the series. If you're interested in hearing more of my thoughts, check out the live show here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OI_AuWgt30