Squire

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Summary: Still a wonderful read, but lacked the suspence
Review: Tamora Pierce has never let a reader down (at least not this reader). I began to read her stories, starting with the Song of the Lioness quartet, when I was in the 6th grade, and even though I can now be classified as an adult, I still seek out her books as a wonderful and exicting deversion. I've never been disappointed with her books, and with 'Squire' I expected and recieved the same treatment. However, I felt that 'Squire' lacked the subtlties and the suspence of the former books. We almost knew what was going to happen even before the plot set the scene up. While still enjoyable, it was, well, predictable. 'Squire' also lacked the details of Pierce's first books. Events that should have had more impact and build up to them kind of fizzeled out. For exaple, I felt that the death of one of the characters was a major turning point in the book, and yet it was almost skimmed over. Kel's Ordeal was hardly an Ordeal at all. It was a fairly large book as teen fiction goes, and yet I feel that it hardly said anything at all. At almost 400 pages the book almost seemed too long, and at the same time, encreadably short. While the two hours it took me to read the story were enjoyable and very nicely covered, the book didn't have the callabor or that edge-of-the-seat, page turning virtues of it's predicasors. Very nice, but could have been nicer.

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Summary: Tamora Pierce Does it again
Review: Although I liked The Song of the Lioness and The Immortals seris better, The Protector of the Small is also a great read. When Kel becomes a Squire to the Knight Commander, Lord Raoul of Goldenlake, things happen that she would never dream of happening. When she is separated from her friends and alone in the face of danger, she must fight, but is she good enough. Yes. She practices against Lord Raoul, and enters Jousting comititions. She finds love in a close friend, and she must prepare for The Ordeal. When she is in having The Ordeal, she sees something that she won't forget, and that will rule her decisions in the last book. I enjoyed this book, and I admired her strenght throught her adventures and every day life. I hope that someday I can be as strong as Alanna, Daine, and Kel. If you enjoyed this seris, you should read The Song Of The Lioness, The Immortals, The Circle of Magic, and The Circle opens seris by Tamora Pierce. I want to thank Tamora Pierce for writing such great books. I hope you enjoyed my review.

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Summary: Squire, REALLY good
Review: That is a really good book, and if you haven't read it, do, and if you have, you're sure to agree. For those of you who haven't read it, here's why you should. It's full of action, twists, and everything else that makes a book good, including a touch of romance. Anyways, I really, really suggest this book, and, for that matter, every other book that Tamora Pierce has ever written, and trust me, I've read them all.

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Summary: Enjoyable!
Review: I purchased "Squire" as soon as I could, knowing it would be a fantastic book, as Tamora Pierce's always are. I liked a lot of things about the book. For one thing, it was a longer than the others, which left more room for things to happen. It also gets a little bit more realistic as with what Kel has to go through. It isn't just getting bruised on the practice courts anymore. I also liked the aspect of the Chamber of the Ordeal giving Kel visions, and that the Ordeal was far more detailed than in the Alanna books. Kel grows a lot in this book and faces real problems: like the unfairness of the law, death, sex, taking care of a griffin she really doesn't want to take care of, and is reunited with Joren, her former bully. I loved Sir Raoul's return and I enjoyed meeting new characters like Dom and Lerant. There were a few things about the book that I didn't really like: The abscence of Neal was sad, but I could deal with that--this book is supposed to be her life, and in life, things change, people have to move away. I was upset at her growing romance with Cleon. He's a sweet guy but he never really was a developed character--it would have been kind of obvious if Kel hooked up with Neal (but it would have been much appreciated!), so it seemed the right choice to have her pair up with one of Neal's friends. But it seemed as though she didn't really WANT to be with Cleon, almost as though he kind of forced her into it (it probably would have been hard to say no to a sweet guy like him); while she was with him she still had feelings for Dom and Neal. That seemed a little bit weird. Kel had never had the fun-loving relationship with Cleon as she had with Neal, and even Dom. She seemed a little bit dazed when Neal was "going out" with the Yamani lady in waiting. But, who knows? The next book has yet to be published. Also, the characters of Daine and Alanna seem flat, not as they were in their own books. I hate having to wait for the next book, but if Tamora Pierce can write a finishing book as good as this one, I don't care how long it takes! :)

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Summary: FABULOUS!!!!!!!
Review: I just finished reading this book, and it was absoultely fabulous!!! so far, the best book in the series. I haven't read the next one yet, but having just finished this one, I'm dying to find out what happens next.

In this book, Kel serves her 4 years as a Squire, and it all leads up to a final test- the Ordeal- which will determine if she gets her shield or not. Kel also has to face her worst fears and enemies, puts everything she's learned to the test and even finds love... but I shouldn't give away too much, so I won't say anything more.

All in all, its a great book- you won't be able to put it down, and you won't be disappointed, and, you absolutely MUST READ it!!!!

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Summary: Oh my gosh, THE BEST BOOK IN THE WORLD you have to read this
Review: This was such a good book - Tamora Pierce outdid herself. I loved the more pages thing. That added more detail. Let's start
Dissapointed that Lady Alanna did not take her as a squire (She took Neal actually - ooh Alanna's temper has gotta hurt but that'll teach Neal a thing or two) Kel is elated that the realm's most legendary knight - Lord Commander Sir Raoul of Goldenlake and Malory's Peak has asked her to be his squire. Raoul is commander of the King's Own and Kel pictures her next four years as fun. We meet new characters like Dom and an ungrateful griffin, and also old ones... Neal, Owen, Lalasa, and unexpected fates to Joren and Vinson. There are also love affairs - no not Neal - Kel stopped liking liking him. Kel also tries jousting and finds herself talented. However at the end, Kel still worries about her final test - the Ordeal. Will it grind her to cat meat?
Okay so thats the review - you have to read this. Get this book and you're in for a real treat.

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Summary: another favorite
Review: I think that Tamore Pierce has continued with her brilliant novels and that squire is a book of extreme quality. In Squire, Kel continues her struggle to overcome predjudicwe against her and become a knight. I won't give anything away because i'm a firm beleiver in not giving away the slightest detail that might ruin something for some one. Read the book, it's wel worth the time.

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Summary: Squire; Book 3 of The Protector of the Small
Review: Keladry of Mindelan is no ordinary girl, but a squire who's anxiously waiting for the time where she'll be a knight at last. A great number of people hope that she won't be able to make it to such a title, but there are still supporters for her.

Squire, is the third book of the Protector of the Small series and Pierce certainly hasn't lost her touch for storytelling. From the minute I started reading the book, I could hardly put the book down. There¡¦s just this strange force that Pierce has that draws you into the story, and doesn't want you to stop.

This time round, Keladry gets sponsored by a knight, and goes on mini adventures, has a new love interest, and faces the Chamber of the Ordeal to. More is known about the Yamanis, (people from where she lived earlier before going to Corus to become page), and their customs due to a special reason. She's reunited with her dog Jump, and her pigeon friends into another adventure of this series. Once again, she gets expensive weapons from a anonymous benefactor, and finds out a lot of truths plus who are behind certain things. Years fly by fast in Squire, and a great many things happen, this is a book you definitely wouldn't want to miss.

I really enjoyed this particular book, because throughout the book, Keladry proves to her world that even though chances are slim, and the world seems to be against you and your decisions, with determination they will always be ways in which you can get around these obstacles to get to your goal and achieve what you want. There might be times where you might feel discouraged, but as long as you keep on trying at least you'll get somewhere. She's a very strong determined character and makes important decisions throughout this book. Keladry is also very down-to-earth because she doesn't look down to other people, apologizes when she's wrong, and tries to help when she can. There are also a lot of surprises that happen and with this book opened, there's never a dull second.

Personally, I think Squire is a highly addictive book, be sure to have some spare time sitting around you before flipping open the first page; definitely a true Pierce classic. If you truly enjoyed the other quartet sets by Pierce that are all set in the fantasy realm of Tortall, I'm sure that you will no doubt enjoy the Protector of the Small too.

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Summary: Squire
Review: I LOVE Squire!!! It's my favorite book in the series!! I like it so much because I really like action and romance. I think it is an Awesome book! One of Tamora Pierce's best.

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Summary: Best book of the Quartet! I loved it!!!!!
Review: This is probably my favorite of all of her books. I simply love Kel! She's just so real. I also love how while Kel isn't always the best. That sort of stuff gets really boring. But no matter what, Kel bites her tongue and goes through with her tasks. This book has a lot of new people in it too. I would talk about all of the things I love about this book but I would end up ruining it for you.