A review by spacerkip
Sandry's Book by Tamora Pierce

adventurous hopeful 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? Yes

4.5

This was so vibrant and original, and I would have loved it to pieces as a kid. The world-building felt so lived-in, and I was continually impressed at how that comes across with a couple details sprinkled in. The focus on meditation and a magic system that revolved around domestic and artisan work I thought was especially clever. Creating magic out of the mundane is an essential part of children's literature. I loved each of the four protagonists - how different they were, where they all came from, watching them learn their magic. It was wonderful to see them grow closer to each other over the course of the book, and I can't wait to see how their friendship grows stronger as the series goes on.
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