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Summary: Very, very nice
Review: I am so glad Tamora Pierce is writing a new series! As usual, in Trickster's Choice, the strong female lead absolutly shines through.
Alianne, Alanna's and George's smart but frivolous daughter, has taken the path of the spy, like her father, rather than the warrior. Yet, her parents are afraid that she is no ambition and are worried about her future. After a fight, Aly runs away on her boat and gets captured by pirates, brought to the Copper Isles (formerly the Kyprish Isles), and is sold as a slave to a "luarin"(white) noble family (who are coincidently nice.)Her master, a duke close in relation to the mentally indisposed royal family, has married twice, his first marriage was with a "raka" (name for the people native to the Kyprish/Copper Isles) noblewomen. Of course, Aly already had a plan to escape. Just when Aly was almost done with the lock picks needed for getting her slave collar off, the sick, evil king annouces that he suspects that the Duke is going to turn on him and banishes his family to a very cold, rocky island up north. Kyprioth, the former god of the Isles (yes, more gods), sees Aly's special skills with fighting and spying and makes a wager with her that if she can keep the two daughters of the dukes first wife alive through the summer, he will owe her big time.This book was fast-paced and detailed. It's cool interesting how Tortall is like Europe and the Isles are similar to Indonesia (like it said on the book jacket) . I liked Alianne's charactor because it was different from all her other "strong female leads", but still in the same context and she had a interesting personality. What I thought was cool was how Aly's brother Thom was at the university and that Alan, Aly's twin (heh), was a page. (if this doesn't make since, you should read all the other books in the Tortall series, they're also great) The older daughter, Saraiyu, annoyed me a bit and so did Nawat, but I forgave him becaus he is a crow. We didn't get as much info on Dovesary, the younger daughter, though.
What I disliked about this book was that things were explained two or three times more than needed and that sometimes there was too little explaination. But otherwise, I would have to say that this is the most well put-together of Tamora Pierces books about Tortall. Yay! :-)
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Summary: Billions of Cheers for Pierce!
Review: This is a really awesome book. I wasn't a huge fan of the Song of the Lioness quartet, so I thought this series would disappoint me, also. Suprisingly, it didn't. Pierce's characters keep getting better and better. There are lots of twists in here. The minute I get the money, I'm getting this book and adding it to my collection. Words can't say enough about this book. Aly (Alianne of Pirate's Swoop) is a realistic girl who isn't afraid to show how smart she is. A very good role model for girls growing up in this age where the smarter the girl is, the less likable she is. Cheers for Aly and Pierce!!
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Summary: Trickster's Choice: awesome!
Review: Tamora has done it again! When I first saw this book, I was skeptical. I mean, had my favorite author finally (*shudder*) gotten a writing block? But I bought it anyways, and was amazed! I thought Alianne would be a mirror image of Alanna and Keladry, since that's what most of Tamora's books are about. But Alianne was totally different, and I admire how she doesn't lose her head in some situations, like I would have. Also, I love the references to Pierce's other books, like Daine, Buri, Raoul, Gareth, etc. One of my favorite things in Tamora Pierce's writings are the strong 'girl power' vibes present in her books. Also, Tamora isn't afraid to address the 'personal' aspects of women. The only thing I didn't like was that a lot of the characters seemed, well, unhuman. But, overall, this is an EXTRAORDINARY book.
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Summary: once again 5 stars
Review: I have loved Tamora Pierce since the first ALanna book came out. I've been reading these enchanting books ever since. I am a seventeen year old girl and I just finished Trickster's Choice and was amazed. I reccomend this book to anyone who loevs magic, well written battles scenes, and jsut a touch of something more than just your average novel.
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Summary: The Tortalllan legacy lives on!!
Review: Tamora Pierce once again lives up to my high expectations in this brand-new Tortal series, the Daughter of the Lioness. Pierce carries on the story of Alanna the Lioness, Champion of Tortall, through Alanna's daughter, Alianne of Pirate's Swoop, or Aly, as she prefers. Aly longs to be a spy for the royal spy network, of which her father, Baron George Cooper, is a ringleader for. This thrilling novel finds Aly being kidnapped by pirates and sold into slavery. She then makes a deal with the god Kyprioth, known as "The Trickster", in which she must protect the Balitang family, to whom she is enslaved.
Pierce gives an exiting account of Aly's attempt to protect her charges and prove herself capable and worthy of spywork with her father. This is a must-have edition to everyone's Tamora Pierce library!
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Summary: One of the most well written books in any genre.
Review: I highly recommend this book to people of all ages. No matter what your age or reading level is it is highly entertaining. Pierce's writing has matured greatly since her first series about Aly's mother, Alanna. Very well written and definately worth your time and mony to get even in hard cover, besides, who wouldn't appreciate a girl who can get away with kicking the very annoying Trikster God...oops, probably shouldn't have said that...
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Summary: Continuing greatness
Review: This is just another testement to how good a writer and storyteller Ms Pierce is. I really enjoyed this story. It is easy to follow but with some twists and turns to keep you enthralled. I love how Ms Pierce brings in characters from her other books to suppliment her new stories. It makes you never have to say goodbye to a favorite character. I started reading Ms Pierce's books when I was in fifth grade, I am now twenty three and I still enjoy her books. Everyone should feel lucky as well it used to be impossible to find any of the Lioness books, I literally looked for years for In the Hand of the Goodess. Enjoy Trickster's Choice, and watch out for its continuing story which i heard is coming out sometime next summer though i could be wrong.
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Summary: Geat begining of a wonderful series
Review: No need to give a summary, as many people have. It is a deliciously wonderful story, much more complex and real than the previous series. Unlike the old characters who are always thinking of the 'right 'side, Aly thinks of the crooked side, which is a refreshing change. Though there was an abrupt stop at the end of the story, it does leave a good taste in my mouth. I look forward to the next installment.
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Summary: Tamora Pierce has done it again!
Review: A witty, and excelent book! Alianne, or Aly, is the daughter of the famed Alanna of Pirates Swoop and Olau and former thief, George Cooper. She's a girl lost in a swarm of legends and famed people. She wants to be a spy for the Crown but both parents refuse. Every one is back, Daine, Numair, Kelledry,etc. And new characters such as Nawat, the charming crow who changes into a man and has a special intrest in Aly. I won't say any more, it's to good to spoil! Trickster's Choice is a worthy addition to the Tortall saga!
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Summary: Amazing
Review: All you Tortall fans, look out, Ms. Pierce has done it again. Done what you say? Create a book with a lovable main character full of wit and charm, and a plot full of intrigue and mystery. For those who doubt its originality, well, dont. This amazing book will keep even the most arduous critics at bay. Though Alianne is certainly Alanna's daughter, as well as George's, she is carving her own path and won't be held back by her lineage. A new hero has been made, one who wont be content simply to sit at home and do lady like things. Also, for those who like Alanna, and for those who dont, this book provides an interesting new perspective on her.
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