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Summary: The Best Book In The Quartet Since "The First Adventure"
Review: I think that this could be the most captivating, action-packed book in the series, except maybe the first one. The characters seemed much more realistic and plausible than in the previous three. In this fourth and final installment in the quartet, Alanna, looking for something to do, learns that the fabled Dominion Jewel, an object of immense power, is real, and can be found at the Roof Of The World, which is like the North Pole. Along the way, she meets Liam, a karate master, Thayet, an exiled princess, and Buri, her stubborn bodyguard. Alanna goes to the Roof, and either gets the jewel or doesn't, (I don't want to give away what happens.) and heads back down to Corus, where she spent most of her adolescence. There, she finds the organization of George's ring of thieves crumbled, Duke Roger is back from the dead, and her brother Thom is in serious trouble. This gives Alanna enough to handle for the second portion of the book, which gives an intense climax and a heart-wrenching ending. I loved seeing Alanna grow as a character, and Tamora Pierce grow as an author.
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Summary: I thought ...
Review: I loved the first two books but the last two were a total letdown! HOnestly! Alanna likes three guys but she can't choose between them. Liam is just an excuse for her to cheat on George. Then he dies and she marries George who in my opinion will always be a theif. What happened to Jon? He loved Alanna for so long and then he ditches her for a woman he's known for like 2 days. I guess I'm exagerating a bit, but still!Alanna went from being a strong determined girl, to being a self-centered jerk with a temper problem. Alanna and Jon were fine until they didn't get married then they turned into weirdos with attitude problems. They get even worse in the books about Daine and Kel!
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Summary: Hmmm...
Review: This was a good story with some great characters. I really liked the plot (the stuff with the earth quake was really great). The only problem was Jon, George, Liam, and Alanna were not amoung my favorite characters (my favorites were the tough and loyal Buri, kind and understanding Thayet, The charming and evil Duke Roger, the intellegent Alex, Rispah, Coram, Gary Roaul and a bunch of other non-main characters).
Its just that the characters I listed as ones I didn't like seemed to have only one purpose. Hear are my reasons. Jon seemed so sweet and charming through out the first two books and, although he changes back in the fourth (this) book, he was a total jerk in the third and I'm SURE it was just so Alanna could be with George instead. And its not like I have any problem with Alanna being with George. I just wish she could pick one and only one guy and NOT cheat on him. And I have a few problems with George, too. First of all he has been, is, and in my eyes always will be a theif, no matter how you cut it. And wasn't he like fourty to Alannas eighteen anyway?
And finally WHAT IS WITH LIAM, ANYWAY? He is a huge jerk and yet Alanna allows a week to get to know him and then cheats on George with him. He also thinks he is better than Alanna just because she was not a Shang Warrior and she had the gift. The only reason Liam was in the books was so Alanna could cheat on George(again) but then Alanna had to get back together with George so how is Liam dealt with? He is killed off. HONESTLY. Not to mention that Alanna sleeps with all three of them.
And Alanna herself? Alanna. She definitly does change in these books but not, despite what all the characters say, for the better. She goes from being s sweet, strong, moralistic, honest, tenacious, honorable girl to a young woman with an attitude problem and a considerable lack of moral standards. In the second book George described her as "Alanna the heartless" because she told him she didn't want a lover. However I think I prefer "Alanna the heartless" to "Alanna the..." well I can't write that word on amazon.
Don't get me wrong on this either. Overall I think these books were really good. I'm just really good at ranting about the things
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Summary: Fantastic! Full of Adventure!
Review: This book was great. You should not read it if you have not read the other books. The end is sad with the deaths of Thom, Liam, and Faithful. Alanna's adventure on getting the Dominion Jewel was cool. It is so odd how Alex was a friend in the first book, but turned to the Evil Duke Roger's side. I'm glad that none of the Characters from the other books didn't die. I reccomend this book to anyone who likes/loves adventures.
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Summary: The Lioness unsheaths her claws
Review: This book is the heart-wrenchingly wonderful conclusion to a heart-wrenchingly wonderful saga. DON'T READ IT UNLESS YOU'VE READ THE OTHERS!
A basic summary:
Alanna, Lady Knight of Tortall has grown restless in her peaceful life with the Bazhir tribes. She follows a map to the Roof of the World to search for a treasure thaat will bring glory to herself and, more importantly to Tortall. Along the way she gains unexpected companions. But when at last she returns to Corus, she is happily reunited with old friends. Still, her enjoyment is short-lived when she realizes horrible truths about her twin and discovers that her worst enemy is back. This book concludes Alanna's story with a finish that will mark her as one of the greatest heroines of all time.
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Summary: Alanna finds her destiny in this incredible finale
Review: This book, the last in the Lioness Quartet, is an amazing and action-packed adventure. Alanna finds one final lover, goes on a harrowing journey to unearth a priceless jewel, and insures the safety and continuation of Tortall. In fact, she saves the entire world from destruction- with modesty, ingenuity, and of course, lots of fencing. Amid fighting insane old enemies who have inconveniently reappeared, Alanna proves herself a hero and an invaluable tool to Tortall. This book is very different from the last three. Through many beautifully crafted conversations with old and new friends, Alanna finally grows to accept what she has done and who she has become. She discovers her place and marries the guy who we always knew was right for her. This book has a lot more scenes that don't involve Alanna, and it's very interesting to see the point of view of characters such as George and Jonathon. Alanna is not the only one who grows up in Lioness Rampant's pages. Jonathon, Gary, and Raoul also mature and find their places. Unfortunately, a LOT of people die in the final battle. The only thing I didn't like about the book was that it was incredibly unrealistic when Alanna is actually happy after Thom does something that is extremely stupid and unforgivable. However, overall the book is interesting, well-written, and touching. It bring a great series to a smooth ending.
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Summary: Best Book/Saddest Book
Review: This book was really sad (I cried even after I read it 5 times) I was disappointed that Alanna refused Jon's offfer to marry him. But, in the end every thing turns out OK. Faithful died and was rewarded by having a constilation for him. Even though she does not marry Jon it was a great book and have recomended it to ALL my friends. P.S. Tamora Pierce Rules!!!
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Summary: Lioness Rampent? A Must Read!
Review: Tamora Pierce has done it again! This book is a must have for any collection. Pierce is a master of imagery. You see, feel, hear, and think what her characters do. I was swept off my feet and into an abyss of wonder, fantasy, and magic. Setting this book down, even for an instant is like setting down a chocolate parfait.
Pierce writes in a style unlike anything I have read before. She creates fantastic worlds and events. Her art lies in balance. She balances imposable magic's with stunningly realistic characters to make a book, or perhaps more accurately a world, unlike any other.
When I finished this book I sat motionless and thought for a moment. Then I jumped to my feet and drove a good 15 miles past the speed limit to the local bookstore. When I returned home I was followed by an arms full of books, which would become like this one, some of my best friends.
So I hope that I have convinced you to buy this book, and opened a door for you, into a world as stunningly unique as C. S. Lewis's Narnia.
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Summary: Nothing can ever surpass it...
Review: Nothing can every surpass the beauty and exuberence the Tamora Peirce writes with. Her words at parts can caress the charcters, make you feel as one with them, at other parts, utterly HATE the enemy, fear for Alanna, hope for Tortall. There is no other equal to the Lioness Quartet. Although I read this book many, many, many times over, the last time I read it was around 6th grade. But still, the books touch me. Even from the distance I see them at now, they still have an impact on me. One would think that by now I would be over such books. They are wrong. It may have been four years, but the plots have touched my heart, and I carry them with me always. Many would ask, "Well, if it's such a great book, why is it not as popular?" If you are looking for something everyone knows and is a popular, decently written book, look at Harry Potter. But if you want a through and throuhg wonderful novel, any one of the Lioness Quartet should be picked up. Better start with the first one, though. I loved this book for many reasons. First, I could relate to Alanna in some ways. Also, she was trying to become a woman knight, and I admired her for trying to be what other people said she couldn't be. Not only that, but she succeded. What Alanna went through to acheiev her dream was amazing. But she came out on top, right where she belongs. To understand what I'm saying, read all the books for the Lioness Rampant Quartet, trust me, you won't regret it.
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Summary: Tamora Pierce-Best Book in Series
Review: I thought this book was the best in the series. I thought that the quest for the Dominion Jewel was amazing, and the Chitral really tested Alaana to much, but Alanna passed with flying colors. I thought that it was sweet how Liam came into the story, and she had to decide between George, Jon, and Liam. I thought Faithful should not have died, and neither should Liam. But the letter from Liam to Alanna in the Epilouge was really, really, really sweet. I thought that Thom was the biggest idiot in the world for doing what he did with Duke Roger(I will NOT reveal that). I thought that Alanna choosing George is right, and you know that in the Epilouge.
Reccomended Books: Song of the Lioness series, Immortals Series, Protector of the Small series, Young Royals Series, Daughters of the Moon Series, All Dear America books, All Royal Diaries(except Nzingha and Sondok which are both really boring).
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