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leeniela's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
robotnik's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Squire is the third book in the Protector of the Small quartet and follows Keladry of Mindelan on her quest to knighthood. As the title clearly states, this particular book is about her years as a squire in service to Lord Commander Raoul of Goldenlake and Malorie's Peak.
Squire is my favourite book in the Protector of the Small quartet and my favourite Tamora Pierce book. I don't know what it is about it, but I've always enjoyed reading it the most out of all her books. Kel is my favourite Pierce protagonist, as I've gushed about several times before, and this book sees her go through a lot of growth.
It also does something that the other books haven't done yet by giving Kel an official love interestin the form of her longtime friend, Cleon . This part, over all, is something that's so important because it does what a lot of books don't do by reminding Kel that it's her body and her choice, and that there's consequences to what she does, so she needs to properly take care of herself. Positive sex education for teenage girls! Important!
I love all the "side quests" throughout this book, from the Griffin to the Progress. Just everything that gives Kel such an interesting experience and sets her up for her final book in the series.
That being said, this also includes her Ordeal. The last step on her way to knighthood. Anyone who's seen the final book's title will know just how that goes, but it still feels like such a good way to end this book, to see all the work that Kel put into the last 7/8 years get to what she's working towards.
Aah, I love this book. I love this book so much. Go read it. Go read it now.
Gods all bless, lady squire.
Squire is my favourite book in the Protector of the Small quartet and my favourite Tamora Pierce book. I don't know what it is about it, but I've always enjoyed reading it the most out of all her books. Kel is my favourite Pierce protagonist, as I've gushed about several times before, and this book sees her go through a lot of growth.
It also does something that the other books haven't done yet by giving Kel an official love interest
I love all the "side quests" throughout this book, from the Griffin to the Progress. Just everything that gives Kel such an interesting experience and sets her up for her final book in the series.
That being said, this also includes her Ordeal. The last step on her way to knighthood. Anyone who's seen the final book's title will know just how that goes, but it still feels like such a good way to end this book, to see all the work that Kel put into the last 7/8 years get to what she's working towards.
Aah, I love this book. I love this book so much. Go read it. Go read it now.
Gods all bless, lady squire.
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
yuna's review against another edition
adventurous
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? Yes
5.0
thevaliantqueen's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
neens_m's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: War
heloise_lifeinbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
A re-read of a childhood - early teen favorite. Easily my favorite book of the series, and the culmination of Kel’s last 6-8 years of training.
It’s amazing how book we read in our childhoods shape our character, and how much empathy we gain from them.
It’s amazing how book we read in our childhoods shape our character, and how much empathy we gain from them.
tearbear20's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
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? N/A
4.0