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flexpotential's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
julieabe89's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This series is seriously my favorite of all of the Tortall books. I can't get enough of Kel, her friends, and their lives. I really love all or it.
heloise_lifeinbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Re-read of childhood favorite.
I love Kel’s journey.
The previous books were an extended (and well-loved) training arc - this is Kel’s adventure - fighting evil, protecting the small, coming into her leadership, etc.
Good and evil might have somewhat of a simplistic view in this series, but the complex internal life of Kel more than makes up for it.
Love these books!
I love Kel’s journey.
The previous books were an extended (and well-loved) training arc - this is Kel’s adventure - fighting evil, protecting the small, coming into her leadership, etc.
Good and evil might have somewhat of a simplistic view in this series, but the complex internal life of Kel more than makes up for it.
Love these books!
maximum_swagfish's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
celiapowell's review against another edition
4.0
In contrast to the previous books, which covered long stages of Kel's training, this is more a single-quest novel, as Kel is given her first post as a knight, and then when things go disastrously wrong, her mission to make them right again.
bhargavi_lawbookskettlebells's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
5.0
emjay796's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I am completely enamored with Kel's arc.
It is so compelling, so heartening, and so distinct from Pierce's earlier quartets... Keladry of Mindelan has my heart forever, and I will be returning to her story over and over again, I'm sure. Long live the Protector of the Small.
It is so compelling, so heartening, and so distinct from Pierce's earlier quartets... Keladry of Mindelan has my heart forever, and I will be returning to her story over and over again, I'm sure. Long live the Protector of the Small.
rachelgreenreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
It was amazing to see Kel as a true knight after experiencing her arduous journey to knighthood.
This books was quite a bit slower paced than the others, and surprisingly followed time consistently, despite previous books containing large time jumps. This contributed to the slower pace, and while I really appreciate getting her slice of life at the refugee camp, it was a bit tedious and times. Repeated ideas and experiences could have been edited out for a smoother narrative.
The ending of the series was so triumphant and meaningful. To see Kel become known as the protector of the small was beautiful and made me tear up every time.